Apprenticeships & trainees
Forget the typical 9 to 5! Our apprentices and trainee maintenance assistants work across Tasmania, learning something new every day.
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Frequently asked questions - Apprenticeships
We offer electrical and mechanical fitter apprenticeships across Tasmania. Locations change each year depending on our projects and the skills we need.
Apprenticeships are for 4 years.
Apprenticeships start on the first Monday of February each year with an induction in Hobart.
Training includes:
- TAFE
- asset management skills training – how to maintain our assets
- compliance and legislative training – first aid / confined space / working at heights, etc.
- development opportunities agreed with your manager
We want to create amazing career opportunities and retain great talent. We can’t guarantee a full-time position after your apprenticeship, but we want to support your career development. We’ll work with you through your apprenticeship so that you know about any opportunities.
You’ll be asked to submit an application, then we shortlist suitable applicants for an interview. If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to spend a day on-site with our production supervisors.
The application process will also include background checks (like references, police check and a medical – which we’ll pay for), and you may need to complete aptitude tests (online tests designed to measure your potential in certain skill areas) depending on your role. You’ll need to complete all steps as soon as possible so we can make our final decisions.
Answer all the questions from the advert in your cover letter. Tell us about any hands-on experience you have – like tinkering with your car, woodwork, welding, etc. Start a photo portfolio of some of your work.
You must have completed Grade 10, and it is good to have completed or be working towards finishing a Certificate II in Electrotechnology, Engineering Pathways or Mechanical Fitting.
Address your cover letter to ‘The hiring manager’.
Absolutely! The only age-related requirement is to have completed Grade 10 before the start of the apprenticeship
Yes. However, to be considered you must have either permanent residency or a visa that is valid for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Sorry, no. We are unable to assist with travel and accommodation costs for relocations.
Get in touch with our recruitment team at recruitment@hydro.com.au
Frequently asked questions - Trainee maintenance assistants
Our trainee maintenance assistants (MAs) support our tradespeople and operators to inspect and maintain our hydropower stations, dams and other water infrastructure or support major refurbishments.
We usually run the recruitment process in August, ready to start in February the following year. Locations and numbers will change each year depending on what the business needs.
You must have completed Year 10. It will help if you have any high-risk licences, like a forklift or chainsaw licence – but it’s okay if you don’t. We can provide training to obtain the required licences if you’re successful.
Answer all the questions from the advert in your cover letter. Tell us about any hands-on experience you have – like tinkering with your car, woodwork, welding, etc. Start a photo portfolio of some of your work. You must have completed Grade 10 but it’s better if you’ve completed Grade 12.
You’ll be asked to submit your application, then we’ll shortlist suitable applicants for an interview by video call. If you get through this stage, we’ll invite you to attend a face-to-face interview at a field location.
Training includes:
- asset management skills training (how to maintain our assets)
- compliance and legislative training including first aid, confined space and working at heights, etc.
- development opportunities agreed with your manager
This is a 2-year traineeship.
We want to create amazing career opportunities and retain great talent. We can’t guarantee a full-time position after your traineeship, but we want to support your career development. We’ll work with you through your traineeship so that you know about any opportunities.
As part of our process, we will conduct some background checks (references, police check and a medical), which we’ll pay for. You’ll need to complete all steps as soon as possible so we can make our final decisions.
Absolutely! If you have been in maintenance roles before and want a fresh start in a new environment, please apply.
Yes. However, to be considered you must have either permanent residency or a visa that is valid for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Sorry, no. We are unable to assist with travel and accommodation costs for relocations.
Get in touch with our recruitment team at recruitment@hydro.com.au
