Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

Transgrid operates and manages the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users.

Our core role is to connect electricity consumers to a safe, secure and reliable network through efficient maintenance, proficient operation of assets and prudent investment. Our network is the backbone of the NEM, enabling energy trading between Australia's three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market

About the role:

The Risk & Compliance Manager helps Technology teams manage risk confidently and work in line with key policies, standards and regulatory requirements. Acting as a trusted advisor, the role supports leaders in identifying potential risks, strengthening controls, coordinating audits, and ensuring issues are resolved effectively to keep the business operating smoothly.

Working closely with Technology teams, Enterprise Risk and audit partners, the role provides clear visibility of risk and compliance performance while driving continuous improvement across processes, controls and reporting. The position also leads the ongoing enhancement and adoption of ServiceNow IRM to support a proactive and practical approach to risk management

What you'll do

• Lead Technology risk and compliance activities, ensuring key risks, controls and obligations are effectively identified, managed and monitored across projects and operational teams.
• Provide independent second-line oversight and assurance to help leaders understand their risk landscape, strengthen controls and address emerging issues before they become significant problems.
• Partner with Technology, Enterprise Risk and Audit teams to coordinate audits, support assurance activities and drive continuous improvement across risk and compliance practices.
• Manage the end-to-end risk and control lifecycle, from risk assessment and control testing through to issue remediation, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered on time.
• Drive the adoption and maturity of ServiceNow IRM, improving reporting, data quality and risk management processes to support informed decision-making and business resilience.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated experience leading risk, compliance, audit (coordinating internal and external audits) or assurance functions in large, complex organisations
• Experience with ServiceNow IRM or equivalent GRC platforms.
• Experience implementing and operating governance, risk and compliance frameworks, including strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of technology risk domains including operational, cyber, data, third-party and transformation risk
• Tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Law or related discipline

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping Technology teams make informed decisions, manage risk effectively and deliver outcomes with confidence. You'll work closely with leaders across he business to provide practical guidance, strengthen processes and ensure risks and compliance obligations are well understood and proactively managed.

You'll have the chance to influence how risk and compliance are embedded across a large and evolving technology environment, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency and resilience. Your work will help enable successful delivery of strategic initiatives while supporting the organisation's broader transformation journey.

Our Values

Transgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

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.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, mature-age candidates and those returning to the workforce after a career break.

If you require adjustments during any stage of our recruitment process, we're committed to providing support so you can participate fully and perform at your best.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

Join us in shaping the future of Australia's energy network. Apply today and be a key part of the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Applications close on the 19th October 2026 - Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.