About the role

Take your trade to the next level through Hydro Tasmania’s structured training program, designed to prepare you for a career as an Operator Maintainer. You’ll join the business as a qualified tradesperson and enter the program as a Trainee Power Station Operator, training to operate and maintain iconic hydro power stations across Tasmania.

Working across Trevallyn and Poatina power stations, gaining hands-on experience with industrial‑scale renewable energy assets while building operational and maintenance capability through Hydro’s Training School. As you progress through the program and reach key milestones, you’ll be signed off as an Operator Maintainer, taking on greater responsibility while supporting safe, reliable power generation for Tasmania and the National Electricity Market.

Starting Salary $100,277 plus an area allowance of $2,500 plus super. In addition, you will be on an accelerated career progression.

Benefits

• Accelerated earnings through structured Operator Trainee progression.

• Work on large‑scale renewable energy infrastructure.

• Area allowance and additional site‑based benefits.

• Career development, training and mentoring pathways.

• Generous leave and flexibility, including zero‑debit sick leave, paid parental leave and a 9‑day fortnight.

Key responsibilities

• Learn to operate and monitor generation plants, auxiliary equipment, headworks and water flows.

• Perform switching, reconfiguration, isolation and commissioning of plant and switchyards.

• Isolate and commission plant to support Permits to Work and maintenance activities.

•  Support operational and maintenance work, including fault finding and condition monitoring

• Record work, inspections and reports in SAP while following safety, environmental and operational procedures.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:  PD - A&I - Trainee Power Station Operator - HT3.pdf

Skills & experience

• Qualified mechanical or electrical tradesperson (Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting or Certificate III in Electrotechnology).

• Experience in an industrial or production environments.

• Ability to follow operating procedures, perform switching activities and work within permit systems.

• Strong fault‑finding skills with the ability to identify and respond to abnormal plant conditions.

• Current driver’s licence, sound computer and reporting skills, and a strong safety focus

In Addition:

Electrical trades: Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence, or currently licensed interstate and willing to transfer to a Tasmanian licence.
Mechanical trades: Ability to obtain a restricted electrical licence or be licensed under the Electrical Safety Management Scheme.

About the company

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia’s largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we’ve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania’s growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity.

Explore careers with us at www.hydro.com.au/careers 

Questions and next steps

Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position.  Applications close 9am Wednesday 20th May and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to recruitment@hydro.com.au. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

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