Provide Administrative support to the Major Projects Leadership Team as we work to unlock Tasmania’s significant renewable energy potential.

• Provide a high level of administrative support to a significant infrastructure project.
• Central Hobart office with flexible hours and hybrid work arrangements.
• Competitive salary with annual review process.

Salary range $89,558 – $110,146 plus super

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us.

Major Projects is Hydro Tasmania’s bold vision to maximise Tasmania’s hydropower capacity, including the redevelopment of the Tarraleah hydropower scheme to a more flexible, future proof generating asset and developing our first pumped hydro scheme at Lake Cethana.

Tasmania has significant potential in the future development of wind and hydropower, coupled with more transmission and interconnection. It's anticipated these developments will drive billions of dollars in investment and create hundreds of jobs in Tasmania, as well as delivering energy security for Tasmania and lowest possible power prices for Tasmanians

We support 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. For more information about Hydro Tasmania please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers

About the role:

13-month max term opportunity.

The Project Administrator supports the Construction Leadership Team and Major Projects Program by ensuring efficient project delivery through coordination and administration. Responsibilities include resource management, meeting scheduling, report preparation, and logistics for workshops, events, and training.

The role also involves editing reports and presentations, issuing progress updates, managing SharePoint sites, maintaining organisation charts, training staff on travel and expenses, and assisting with document control.

Additionally, the Project Administrator facilitates onboarding and offboarding, supports process improvements, and handles administrative tasks like arranging PPE and stationery all while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and document management standards.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - Construction - Project Administrator.pdf

Who are you?

You bring strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to gather, process, and convey information clearly and concisely while maintaining attention to detail. Collaboration and team building come naturally to you, enabling you to work effectively across teams to support project outcomes.

You have advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Visio, and Excel, with strong spreadsheeting skills; exposure to Power BI reporting would be an advantage. Your expertise includes, collating, wordsmithing, and formatting executive-level documents and presentations, with some experience in building, managing, and maintaining SharePoint intranet sites.

You’re well-organised and efficient, able to coordinate key activities for the EGM and leadership teams while handling confidential information with discretion. Prior experience as a Project Administrator or Coordinator, Executive Assistant, or Office Manager will see you succeed in this position.

Haven’t convinced you yet?

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role provides the unique opportunity to contribute to a significant infrastructure project that will help Tasmania play a key role in Australia’s commitment to renewables. You'll be working alongside a supportive team of industry experts, fostering both collaboration and continuous professional development.

We value flexibility and understand it means different things to different people—so we’re open to discussions on what this looks like for you. We also offer a range of employee perks, ensuring there’s something for everyone. This includes generous parental leave, electricity discounts, and zero debit sick leave.

This role is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow your career while being part of a team that makes a real impact.

As an endorsed employer for women, we have benefits and policies on our Work180 page – check it out here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

Let’s get applying!

Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role. Application close 9am Friday 11th April but we may 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.