Environmental Planning Manager

Transgrid is hiring an Environmental Planning Manager for a hybrid role in Ultimo, Australia. The position involves leading a small team to secure environmental approvals under the EP&A Act, providing expert advice, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in environmental planning and experience with NSW environmental impact assessments. Transgrid offers a supportive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.
• Join a growing organisation with a significant, long-term pipeline of projects
• Lead a small team to deliver environmental approvals under Division 5.1 of the EP&A Act at Transgrid
• Hybrid role based in Ultimo

About Us

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities.

As the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation.

The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for a passionate environmental planning leader to lead a small team to deliver high-quality environmental approvals across a variety of exciting projects. With your strong knowledge of NSW planning legislation and Division 5.1 of the EP&A Act experience, you’ll play a key role in shaping streamlined, best-practice processes that make a real impact.

In this role, you'll provide expert advice on environmental planning legislation, while also mentoring and supporting a high-performing team. You’ll foster a collaborative and feedback-driven culture, where development and innovation are front and centre. Your leadership will empower the team to deliver great results and grow along the way.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment—engaging with internal stakeholders and government agencies, and communities to negotiate and deliver great outcomes. If you're excited by the idea of balancing environmental integrity with project delivery, driving continuous improvement, and staying ahead of legislative changes, we’d love to hear from you!

This role requires you to hold a current Australian driver’s licence.

A day in the life as an Environmental Planning Manager at Transgrid:
• Lead, develop and mentor a small team to deliver Division 5.1 environmental assessments.
• Review and provide technical advice on environmental approvals, including developing approval strategies
• Manage delivery of a works program including tracking milestones, budgets and communicating risks
• Streamline and implement efficient environmental approval processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and provide exceptional customer service.

About You
• Degree in environmental planning/management or related field.
• Knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis.
• Strong knowledge and experience with NSW environmental impact assessments (Part 5, Division 5.1 of the EP&A Act).
• Ability to deliver high volume and high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and people leadership skills.

Benefits & Perks

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications close on Thursday, 15 May 2025

Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these area.