16 April 2024
Surendran Rajindram, a passionate mechanical engineer, embarked on his journey to Australia with a clear goal in mind: to find a fulfilling role that matched his skills and experience. Fortunately, his qualifications were recognised by Engineers Australia, sparing him from the need to pursue additional education just to work here.
28 February 2024
Sarah and Cameron met working at Hydro Tasmania and are expecting their first baby later this year! With our gender-neutral parental leave, both can access equal amounts of paid leave, at the same time if they want. This leave policy is just one of our gender equality initiatives.
17 January 2024
Igniting the spark of curiosity in the minds of the next generation is paramount, as Tasmania’s future innovators and leaders! In 2017, we gave birth to Generation Hydro, an important education program designed to kindle excitement and passion for STEM subjects among primary and secondary students across Tasmania.
27 March 2024
On 23 March 2024, we welcomed visitors to Liapootah Power Station. Our attendees got a behind-the-scenes look into how we generate renewable energy, plus enjoyed some interactive games and a sausage sizzle of course!
21 March 2024
When you meet Xavier, you know that he cares a lot for his role, working at the Hydro Tasmania workshop. Located just outside of Hobart, the workshop is home to a talented team who love mastering a challenge.
20 December 2023
Larry is Hydro Tasmania’s longest serving current employee and this month, surrounded by his family, friends, and colleagues, officially retired after 57 years of dedicated service!
The Hobart Hurricanes are back in full swing for another Big Bash season! This year, we are thrilled to be a Community Sponsor of the ‘Canes. Amongst a flurry of off-season training, the W/BBL teams were put through their paces at the Hydro Tas x Hurricanes Training Camp!
15 December 2023
A planned outage may sound simple, but undertaking one like the recent Gordon power station outage was no easy feat for the 65-strong team.
22 November 2023
There are so many activities that you can enjoy at our recreation sites, from South to North to out West! From day trips to weekends (or even weeks) away, you can enjoy life on the water, snag the catch of the summer or just enjoy Tasmania’s unique environments.
14 November 2023
In the wake of recent Tasmanian bushfires, we want to assure Tasmanians that we are bushfire ready, and have plans in place to keep staff, and assets, safe and operational.
Your dog is as much a member of the family as everyone else – so why not take them along on your weekend away to our pooch-friendly campsites!
02 November 2023
Our first power station open day in four years was held out West at Tribute Power Station, where attendees got an exclusive look at how we generate renewable hydropower in Tasmania.
10 October 2023
In life - and in business - change is the only constant. Yes, it’s a cliché – but for over two years at Hydro Tasmania group we’ve had a deep commitment to the evolution of our culture, so we can tackle the energy industry’s biggest challenges head on.
05 October 2023
Pumped hydro will be a critical part of the future technology mix, providing the firming capacity and flexibility to manage fluctuations in demand and keep power supply reliable. The Cethana pumped hydro project is a flagship of our Battery of the Nation vision and represents one of the most cost-effective pumped hydro projects currently being proposed in the national market.
We all know how many times an unexpected issue can arise in the workplace; have a thought for our Mersey Forth team whose unexpected issue was a retrieval operation for a 10 metre long, one metre diameter, six tonne log that was found in Lake Cethana.
King Island might be a small island off a slightly larger island (Tasmania) off a really big island (Australia), but it punches well above its weight when it comes to renewable energy innovation.
The iconic Tarraleah hydro scheme in Tasmania’s central highlands has been powering the state for more than 85 years. This is an opportunity to reimagine the scheme to deliver more energy and improve operational flexibility to meet Tasmania’s future energy needs and suit a changing electricity market.
29 September 2023
Tasmania is famous for its stunning landscapes, pristine wilderness and unique wildlife. But there's more to our island paradise than meets the eye. Hidden beneath its breath-taking scenery lies a powerful superpower – hydroelectricity.
Sometimes, things move slowly in Tasmania, but when it comes to energy, we’re well ahead of the pack. Read on to explore how renewable energy became one of Tasmania’s superpowers and why it will underpin our future.
If you’ve visited Strathgordon or worked for ‘the Hydro’ over the last thirty years, odds are you’ve run into the ‘Mayor of Strathgordon’. This isn’t his official title, but it may as well be!