About the role
Salary from $76,600 plus super and allowances ($21,000 single and $31,000 with dependants)
Benefits
- A varied, hands-on role supporting essential renewable energy assets.
- Practical learning alongside experienced generation and maintenance teams.
- Career development, internal mobility and LinkedIn Learning access.
- Electricity discount, salary packaging and financial wellbeing support
- Unique leave options including 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.
- A unique King Island lifestyle with strong community connection.
We are an endorsed employer for women, for more information on our inclusive policies, procedures and benefits visit Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer.
Key responsibilities
- Complete basic maintenance, operational tasks and condition monitoring.
- Support minor repairs, preventative maintenance and functional testing.
- Assist with refurbishment, upgrade and outage activities.
- Record work accurately and close maintenance work orders in SAP.
- Support safe work, environmental compliance and emergency response.
- Coordinate with contractors, stores and other teams when required.
- Participate in an after-hours availability roster if required.
More information can be found in the attached Position Description: 
PD - A&I - Maintenance Assistant - HT2.pdf
Skills& experience
- Post‑trade qualification and/or high‑risk skills such as rigging/dogging, confined space, first aid, working at heights, truck or chainsaw licence, and experience with scaffolding or crane operations.
- Experience maintaining industrial electrical or mechanical equipment.
- Sound workshop practices and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning work systems such as SAP.
- A current Australian driver licence.
Living on King Island
King Island offers space to breathe, genuine community connection and a lifestyle shaped by the coast. Located in Bass Strait, it is a short flight from mainland Tasmania and Victoria, while offering a noticeably different pace from city life.
Outside work, rugged coastlines, beaches, farmland and ocean views are part of everyday life. Fishing, surfing, diving, hiking, golf and exploring the island are all close at hand. King Island is also known for premium local produce, including beef, seafood and cheese.
For individuals and families, the island offers a welcoming community, minimal traffic and opportunities to build strong local connections. Relocating to an island is a meaningful lifestyle choice, so we encourage applicants to consider both the professional opportunity and the practical realities of island living.
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 Thursday 26th November 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 torecruitment@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.