Career pathway options
Whether you're heading to university, have your heart set on an apprenticeship, or haven't even started thinking about your career path, here's what a career in renewable energy can offer you.
Is an energy career for you?
- Take on a role with a mix of field and office based tasks
- Work in a business that values people and culture
- Make a positive contributions to the environment
- Find a bright future in future renewable projects
- Be encouraged to think of new ways and process improvements
- Embrace the use of technology
- Learn and grow continuously as you develop skills and progress your career
How do you start your energy career?
Trade positions are generally advertised annually, dependent on vacancies and can be based in various locations around Tasmania.
It is an advantage to have strong English and Maths results, be focused on achieving your TCE and demonstrate your interest of a trade through evidence of related work placement experiences and hobbies. This could be in the form of photographs or video.
Our main business administration centre is based in Hobart.
It is here we offer administrative traineeships that can lead to a range of career opportunities in finance, travel and fleet services, business support services, procurement and contracts.
Every two years we offer a cadet hydrographer position, offering on-the-job training.
This position is responsible for collecting key data of rainfall and water levels of our reservoirs and involves travelling to some truly remote locations.
An ability to accurately record data and a solid interest in environmental science would be a perfect fit for this position.
An academic career pathway begins after graduating from university. Each year Hydro Tasmania recruits approximately 15-20 graduates. We accept applications each year in February/March. Students apply in their final year of study. Our graduate program is the entry point for university students who have completed a degree in one of the following disciplines:
