Transgrid Reviews

From what I can gather, Transgrid appears to be really transparent on the rewards and recognition aspect, which I highly appreciate. People who are outstanding in their field are quick to be recognised and celebrated, as are those who raise issues, problems, or incidents, rather than being frowned upon. As for promotions, after the graduate program it is up to you to find a permanent position and interview for this role, however there have been numerous opportunities popping up and being advertised even during my time. I have received 3 offers so far while not even looking for a role, so I would say there are plenty of opportunities for promotion and development at the current stage.

Working towards an 80% landfill diversion target, supporting regional communities and landowners, and creating a conscious social footprint

There is an abundance of friendly individuals who are more than happy to take time out to enrich your individual experience within the workplace and share their knowledge and expertise. We are encouraged as much as possible to see everyone as a level playing field, which is beneficial to all. As a graduate, I find it easy to speak to those in higher positions than myself, as the company recognises we are on a level playing field. Outside of hours, fellow graduates frequently spend time together and have a sense of community amongst our peers.

This is an incredibly positive space. There are committees for diversity, gender equity, and supporting the lgbtqia+ community, with working groups carrying out work throughout the year. Parental leave covers the same amount of time for men and women.

In this team, I will say that I am quite new (less than 1 month), and this may be the reason that my workload so far feels a little light. My responsibilities include doing calculations to ensure the feasibility of designs as well as contributing to safety and design considerations where required. In previous roles, I found the busyness of the teams meant I had a lot of autonomy and often worked on my own, but mostly out of choice—I always had support whenever I needed it.

I am incredibly satisfied with my managers. They have all treated me with respect and have guided me well throughout my time here. They make wonderful mentors with insightful performance feedback, and the company as a whole is shifting in favour of recognising individuals achievements.

There is no set dress code; however, most people prefer to wear business casual. There are currently multiple office revamps across the state, with the current one being the Sydney CBD office space. The relocated space in the same building is newly renovated and to a high standard.

Submitted application. This was followed by online aptitude tests, which were quite fun. Last were the assessment centre and panel interviews, which were nice and short. The whole process was easy and seamless in comparison to other graduate programs.

For my experience level, my pay is very good. My opportunities for moving up are also very good.

As the nature of our work is very high-risk, there is thorough and substantial training that is required and administered at Transgrid. This includes internal PSSR training (Power Systems Safety Rules), which is delivered both online and in person in a substation, as well as Australia-recognised technical qualifications and certificates that are required. During my time as a graduate, I've also been able to undertake additional training, and at one stage, I was even able to attend a 3-day seminar that was aimed at non-technical people working in the power industry, which was perfect for a new starter like me to learn the less-detailed but highly-relevant aspects of the overarching power business. I have so far received: LVR + CPR, First Aid, PSSR (internal), Asbestos, and Silica Awareness.

There is a nine-day fortnight in place for graduates, with every second Monday being a rostered day off. There is flexibility in hours and opportunities for individuals to care for both their physical and mental health.

This is an essential component of the business, with renewables being a primary focus.