Trainee Operator

Operate and maintain iconic Tasmanian Hydro assets.

• Contribute to & monitor performance of generating equipment & associated assets.
• Work with industrial scale renewable energy machinery.
• Access the range of ways Hydro supports its employees.

Salary range $86,529 to $106,421 plus super

At Hydro Tasmania, we’re leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower.  We really care about making a difference for better, but it’s a big job and we can’t do it alone. Which is right where you come in.

Hydro Tasmania supports applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace.

About You:

As a qualified tradesperson with several years’ experience post qualification, in a mechanical or electrical discipline you’re ready to shake up your career and contribute to Tasmania’s renewable future.

Your experience working in an industrial environment performing fault finding diagnosis coupled with a safety first mindset will see you grow into a skilled operator.

Electrical trades people need to have a current Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence and mechanical trades need the ability to obtain a restricted electrical licence or be licensed under the Electrical Safety Management Scheme. You must also hold a current driver’s licence and demonstrate a suitable standard in computing skills.

About the role:

Using your mechanical or electrical experience, you will operate, maintain, and improve the regions impressive assets ensuring Hydro Tasmania is successfully able to produce the energy required to power Tasmania and the National Electricity Market.

While participating in these activities you will be required to have a high level of safety and environmental awareness ensuring safe working conditions for yourself and colleagues.

Further information can be found on the attached Position Description:  PD-AI - Trainee Operator Maintainer - HT3 - September 2021 MFJM.pdf

What you’ll get back

This is an opportunity to grow your career and redefine your role in tomorrow’s industry landscape.  We offer truly flexible work that suits you, a competitive remuneration package, and the rare opportunity to play a role in Australia’s renewable energy transformation while enjoying the – lifestyle Tasmania has to offer.

Hydro Tasmania is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and the great work we do through our Work180 page: Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

If you want to make a difference for better

Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you will bring as soon as possible. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.