Transgrid Graduate Program brochure

Transgrid Graduate Program

We’re making it possible

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Transgrid acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, the lands we travel through and the places in which we live. We pay respects to the people and the Elders past, present and emerging and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters of NSW.

Artist: Sherrie Anderson, Yura Ngura Indigenous Advisory Manager

About Transgrid

Transgrid operates and manages the high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT.

The network connects more than three million homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and affordable electricity supply.

Transgrid’s Role within the National Electricity Market

The transmission network transports electricity from generation sources such as wind, solar, hydro, gas and coal power plants to large directly connected industrial customers and the distribution networks that deliver it to homes and businesses.

Transgrid’s NSW and ACT network consists of 113 substations and switching stations, 13,045 kilometres of high voltage transmission lines, 109 kilometres of underground cables and five interconnections to QLD and VIC, the network is instrumental to the electricity system and economy and facilitates energy trading between Australia’s eastern states.

Transgrid’s Vision, Purpose & Values

We place our customers at the heart of our business decisions, and evaluate everything we do based on the impact it will have on the people who rely on us for electricity every day.

This means making our services affordable, putting safety above everything else, and embedding integrity and respect in all of our relationships.

Vision

Lead the transition to a clean energy future

Our values and commitments

Safety

• Check in regularly on each other’s safety and wellbeing and authenticity

• Lead safety for myself and each other and provide support to make safe choices

Integrity

• Deliver on my promoses and commitment

• Take ownership for my decisions and actions

By listening to what our customers want, understanding their needs, and always keeping them at the forefront of our business, we can give them the security they need to stay connected – today and tomorrow.

Purpose

Make a better system for australians

Achievement

• Recognise and celebrate the success of our diverse individuals and teams

• See and encourage better ways of doing our work and share the learnings

Service

• Listen actively, respond with respect and assume positive intent

• Represent the customer and the community in what we do to add value

Our Graduate Program

Our two-year programs offers a unique opportunity to learn form leading experts, contribute to change-making projects and develop professional skills that will get your career off to a flying start.

The program combines on the job learning with formal training opportunities to help you acquire the necessary skills and experience. You’ll get stimulating hands on roles and responsibilities and will play an important part in connecting Australia to a renewable energy future.

Our program at a glance

• Take part in a two-year development program with four rotations in your chosen area

• Have diverse and challenging responsibilities, right from the start

• Follow a structured learning and development pathway

• Team up with a buddy who, as a former graduate, can help you navigate your first rotation

• Partner with an experienced mentor in your second year

• Enjoy excellent flexibility and work-life balance including fortnightly rostered days off

• Get involved in our employee networks: RISE, Energise and Work Mates

As a Transgrid graduate, you will benefit from:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Travel opportunities across NSW

• An award winning wellbeing program

• Discounted gym memberships through the Fitness Passport

• Annual heath checks, flu shots, skin checks and lung checks

• Flexi-time or nine-day fortnight work pattern

• The salary package of approximately $92,379 (incl. 15.5% super)

Learning & Development

Supporting your career

We offer fulfilling careers and encourage all our people to take advantage of ongoing opportunities to develop their skills. We’ll support you every step of the way through a combination of structured training, informal on-the-job learning, regular checkins and inspiring buddies and mentors.

Working alongside leading experts in your field, you’ll develop hands-on experience across multiple projects and gain the solid foundations required for an exciting and challenging career.

Formal training

To supplement your practical training, you will follow the Transgrid Learning Pathway to acquire skills and knowledge that will help you excel in the workplace.

Buddy program

In your first few weeks at Transgrid, you’ll meet your buddy. This is a former graduate who has been in your shoes before and can help you find your feet in the first few months –great support and connection to have.

Mentor program

Once you’ve completed two rotations in your first year, you’ll start your second year of the program with the support of your handpicked mentor. This relationship will further guide your progression at Transgrid and help you develop your career.

Diversity & Inclusion

LGBTQ+

Transgrid openly supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex plus (LGBTQI+) employees in all aspects of workplace inclusion thus contributing to a safe, equitable and respectful work environment in which all employees can bring their whole selves to work.

Transgrid’s Ally Network represents a significant step towards creating an inclusive work environment that is safe, equitable and respectful in which all employees can bring their whole selves to work. An Ally is an employee who is aware of the issues faced by members of the LGBTIQ+ community and who supports a workplace that is inclusive. The Network is open to all employees; those who identify as LGBTQI+ and those who do not.

Transgrid’s Rise Ally Network supports LGBTQI+ inclusion at Transgrid, by:

• Raising awareness and promoting LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workplace.

• Promoting the use of LGBTQI+ inclusive language.

• Providing networking opportunities and events for Allies

• Providing learning opportunities for Allies

• Providing a platform through which we can promote and share our experience of LGBTQI+ inclusion externally, and learn from other organisations.

• Creating a visible presence of support for LGBTQI+ employees.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders

Transgrid recognises that it has a significant role to play in reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise that our transmission lines, substations and other assets exist on land that has belonged to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples for millennia before European settlement. We recognise the injustices perpetrated upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples over the past two centuries and the devastating impact this has had on communities, including disproportionate incarceration rates, reduced life expectancies and resulting in reduced access to opportunities.

Our vision for reconciliation is a future where educational and employment opportunities are of the same high standard as those enjoyed by other Australians, and a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s deep knowledge of and connection to the land is recognised,

respected and celebrated by all Australians. As we continue to develop our energy network we are in a unique position to play a part in nurturing a synergy with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities as we recognise that they hold great knowledge of, and have deep connections to the lands upon which those assets will exist.

Transgrid is committed to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to connect, learn and create sustainable opportunities. Whilst we recognise inequality, we also do not want to diminish the achievements and resilience of Indigenous peoples and communities by only viewing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through a deficit perspective.

In 2023 we will be launching the next phase of our reconciliation journey with a Stretch RAP. RAP

Gender Equality

Transgrid is committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

Transgrid is committed to connect women, and their supporters, across the business. An employee-led network was created in 2021 called Energise and is just one initiative as part of Transgrid's D&I Strategy to improve Gender Diversity and Equality. The purpose of this network is to build stronger connections and support for women at Transgrid. Stronger together represents our vision to enhance a stronger connection for all. The Network was established to continue creating a fair and equitable workplace in which all employees have equal access to opportunity, and to develop and succeed in their career regardless of gender. Energise does this by hosting a range of different initiatives including:

Networking: Transgrid enables formal and informal networking. For example, members can connect via the platform to have a virtual coffee or to connect in person when working or visiting Transgrid’s offices, depots and sites.

Mentoring: Mentors post their profile on Energise and Mentees connect with Mentors.

Blogging: Employees can share information, articles, start conversations, ask questions on the Energise blog. This is a safe space as it is moderated by the D&I team and in the future will only be open to Members.

Panel & Speaker Events: Hear from inspirational speakers, leaders and Transgrid colleagues.

Cultural & Linguistic Diversity

Transgrid is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse thinking and ideas are valued.

Transgrid is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse thinking and ideas are valued, where all employees feel a sense of belonging, and where all are inspired to do their best each day.

Transgrid fosters a highly collaborative environment where creativity and knowledge sharing are valued, and where every person is encouraged to take advantage of ongoing opportunities to develop their skills. Our people come from a broad range of backgrounds that reflect the communities we serve and bring different perspectives to different challenges. Together they play a critical role in our continued success. As such, we cultivate a workplace that promotes performance and recognition, and that develops, empowers and values employees at all levels and in all locations.

Transgrid celebrates a large calendar of diversity, inclusion and belonging events.

Transgrid is better when we represent the communities in which we live and operate.

The Transgrid Diversity Council was established to identify opportunities and proactively implement initiatives that foster a more diverse and inclusive culture at Transgrid, where our people thrive and our business grows sustainably.

Diversity Council members are a group of committed leaders and employees who promote and champion Transgrid’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy across the company to inspire action and achieve positive outcomes.

We wish you all the best in your application and hope you enjoy the Graduate Assessment Centre. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Thank you for your interest in working with Transgrid.