2021 Graduate Program - Construction & Major Projects

The Opportunity

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career that will give you the opportunity to develop your personal and professional potential and learn from our leading experts, we encourage you to apply for a graduate opportunity in TransGrid's Graduate Program in Construction and Project Management.

The Graduate Program is targeted at accelerating your development preparing you to take part in some of the largest developments in the National Electricity Market's history.

As a TransGrid Graduate, you will be on a two-year program undertaking rotations across the Works Delivery and/or Major Projects business unit, with access to internal and external development opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills. Rotations will vary, depending on your background and career aspirations, and will help you create an invaluable network that helps you learn, grow, and develop.

We are looking for agile individuals who enjoy problem-solving, are goal-oriented and are committed to business excellence. We are seeking candidates who are in their final year of university studies or who have recently graduated that can start working from February 2021.

As a TransGrid graduate you will:

• Assist teams and project managers in the delivery of capital projects
• Support the establishment and management of contracts
• Support the monitoring of contractor performance
• Proactively recommend opportunities to improve project delivery in TransGrid
• Develop working relationships with the Field Support, Maintenance, HS&E, Engineering, and Project Delivery groups, and internal/external stakeholders

To be considered for the graduate program you will be:

• Tertiary qualified in Construction, Engineering or Project Management
• An Australian permanent resident or an Australian or New Zealand citizen
• Motivated and willing to learn
• Able to think laterally and to provide input to innovative solutions to complex problems
• Able to work well with others
• A clear communicator
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Environmentally and socially responsible
• Appreciative and sensitive of difference and diversity
• Able to rotate to a regional location for a 6 month period

Note: These positions are 2 year fixed term roles with a potential to apply or be considered for Full-Time employment after 3rd rotation

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Applications close on 31 August 2020

Our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.