About the Role
Provide strategic oversight and governance for all claims activities within the Commercial function for the Hunter Transmission Project Delivery Phase. Oversee the management of project variations, claims, disputes, and adjustment events, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, project objectives, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with various internal teams to manage complex commercial matters and support informed decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight and governance across all claims activities within the Commercial function for the Hunter Transmission Project Delivery Phase.
- Oversee the management of project variations, claims, disputes, and adjustment events.
- Ensure alignment with contractual obligations, project objectives, and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with Transgrid’s Regulatory Management Team, Corporate Finance Team, Senior Contract Managers, Project Controls, Legal, and Technical SMEs to manage complex commercial matters.
- Support informed decision-making across the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in claims management, commercial leadership, or contract administration within major infrastructure, utilities, energy, or construction projects.
- Strong understanding of claims, project variations, dispute resolution, and large-scale delivery contracts.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial and financial risks in a project environment.
- Proven ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Skills
- Claims management
- Commercial leadership
- Contract administration
- Project variations
- Dispute resolution
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Analytical skills
Location
- NSW
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Extensive experience
Education Level
- Tertiary qualifications in law, commerce, engineering, or a related discipline.
Benefits
- Access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing.
- Novated leasing options.
- Workplace flexibility.
- 20 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Access to regular and ongoing training.
- Workplace mentoring.
- Tertiary education support.
About the Company
- Transgrid connects electricity across NSW and the National Electricity Market, supporting Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy future.
- The Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) is a critical initiative delivering new transmission infrastructure to unlock renewable energy zones, strengthen network reliability, and support long-term energy security across NSW.
- Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service.
- Transgrid’s Leadership Principles - Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection - form the foundation of how we lead.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 areas.
