About Snowy:

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

About the position:

Through our Development Programs, we believe in supporting the next generation of business professionals, engineers and trades through education, career development and work experience.

We are looking for school leavers to join our team as Business Trainees in 2027, based in Cooma, NSW. A traineeship with Snowy Hydro is a unique opportunity to complete a Tertiary qualification whilst gaining real world, on-the-job experience.

About the location:

This position is a 100% on site role, based in our Cooma office, NSW, working Monday to Friday.

To be a Snowy Hydro trainee, you will be someone who:

• will finish Year 12 in 2026

• has a strong desire to learn and a curiosity about how business works

• is committed to furthering their skills and knowledge through workplace on-the-job learning and study

• can ‘think outside the box', help the team problem-solve and bring new ideas

• has a keen eye for detail, good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks

• is proactive, punctual and reliable

• shares Snowy Hydro’s values of safety, teamwork, agility, decency, ownership and courage

As a trainee, you will:

• be employed on a full-time 12-month contract and be paid to learn while expanding your knowledge and experience (adding valuable skills and experience to your CV)

• upon successful completion of your course, have gained an accredited Certificate III

• be working with experts in their field, who will teach, mentor and support you through every step of your traineeship

• build a supportive peer network with all levels within the business to share your ideas and experiences

If you are an enthusiastic individual who is committed to your future and would like to join our team, click on apply now.

Applications close 11 October 2026.

About our workforce:

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au