Transgrid
Operates and upgrades Australia’s high-voltage electricity transmission network, linking generators, distributors & major users.
Substation Electrician
Maintain and commission high‑voltage substation assets, ensuring safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Substation Electrician you will help maintain reliability and safety of our high‑voltage network by installing, maintaining, fault‑finding and commissioning substation assets. You will respond to system incidents, perform high‑voltage switching and support maintenance and construction activities as part of a safety‑focused, collaborative team. You will work across the full lifecycle of substation operations, maintaining assets, building technical capability, performing high‑voltage switching and supporting emergency response. You will champion safe work practices, prepare safety documentation, lead crews when needed, accurately record work in our systems, and help develop apprentices and junior technicians.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸high‑voltage switching
- ▸asset maintenance
- ▸fault finding
- ▸incident response
- ▸safety documentation
- ▸crew leadership
What You Bring
Comprehensive training is provided. No substation experience is required; our structured program equips you with high‑voltage switching skills, high‑risk work licences, and expertise in equipment maintenance, diagnostics, installation and commissioning. We are looking for candidates with a Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent, familiar with the Wiring Rules and Australian Standards, flexible for on‑call and after‑hours work, and holding a current Australian driver’s licence. Applications close on Thursday, 19 February 2026. The recruitment process includes standard pre‑employment assessments such as reference checks, a medical, national police check, and verification of driving licence and traffic offences. • Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent electrical trade qualification • Familiarity with the “Wiring Rules” and relevant Australian Standards • Flexibility to support on‑call and after‑hours responses to system incidents • Current Australian Driver’s Licence • NSW Fair Trading Electrical Supervisor Certificate or Contractor Licence • Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams • Understanding or willingness to learn Substation Secondary Systems • Awareness of diagnostic testing techniques for substation equipment
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸wiring rules
- ▸on‑call
- ▸driver licence
- ▸electrical supervisor
- ▸diagnostic testing
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports personal, professional and social wellbeing, including corporate discounts, free health checks, flu vaccinations, Fitness Passport membership, career development and study support, relocation assistance, travel allowances, and generous paid parental leave. Safety is central to our work and you have the right to stop work if something feels unsafe.
Work Environment
Field