Sponsorships & Partnerships

Australia’s largest transmission project has launched the nation’s first multi-million-dollar training initiative to boost skills in the power transmission sector across regional NSW. The comprehensive program will help the Australian energy sector to grow its own riggers and doggers, boosting jobs and skills in regional NSW, and reducing reliance on overseas trained workers

The Clontarf Foundation is a charitable organisation that works to improve the education and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. The program works on building students’ self-esteem and confidence to help them complete year 12 in school and encourages them to participate in education, work and society in a positive way. Established in January 2020, this program aims to provide opportunities for our people across the business to support these young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through volunteering and community engagement programs.

We have partnered with UNSW to sponsor a scholarship and summer camp as part of the Women in Engineering program. The scholarship is available to a first-year undergraduate studying engineering at UNSW, and provides an opportunity for the recipient to participate in a mentoring program and work experience at Transgrid. The camp takes place in January, with students from more than 70 schools in NSW visiting our sites and interacting with our people during the three-day experience.

Career Trackers is a not-for-profit organisation that helps Indigenous young adults attend university and graduate with high marks, gain industry experience, and work towards bright professional futures. We welcome two interns a year through our partnership, and provide these aspiring Indigenous students with support, work experience and training. Work placements take place during the summer break and provide students with an invaluable experience as well as support with developing their academic and professional capabilities.

Transgrid is partnering with The Smith Family’s Girls at the Centre program to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in Years 7 to 12. The program is tailored to the specific needs of young women, supporting them through coaching, evidence-based programs, activities and events.

Transgrid has established a formal partnership with the University of Newcastle to create education, training and employment opportunities for students and support future energy projects in the Hunter. Transgrid and the University of Newcastle will develop opportunities for electrical engineering students including cadetships, scholarships, research, and employment as Australia transitions to a clean energy future.