Engineering Student (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical)
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Work type: Maximum Term Full Time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Engineering & Technical
Make Tassie your playground this summer Forget sitting in an office all day - kick-start your career and explore our beautiful state while applying your theory to real world challenges on our Vacation Program.
Are you deciding what type of engineering is for you? Renewable energy might be for you Come and experience working in Australia's leading business in hydropower with our 13-week Vacation Program Whilst Australia is undergoing a dynamic transformation, we're already leading the charge, as the nation's largest producer of renewable energy. We want to hear from aspiring engineers with innovative ideas to help us progress even further.
At Hydro Tasmania, we're leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower. We really care about making a difference for the better, but it's a big job and we can't do it alone. Which is right where you come in.
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
Base Salary from $47,134 Plus Super
About the role
On our vacation program, you will gain practical experience, working side-by-side with the renewable energy pros. We will support you in working on real projects, both in an office environment and out in the field. This is valuable experience in preparing for graduate roles once you complete your degree.
You will create a network with our experienced mentors, who will support you to apply your academic theory from the classroom to a large-scale industry environment. Why not come and test out whether the renewable industry is for you? We know you'll love it as much as we do
We are offering placements for the following streams:
* Civil
* Mechanical
* Electrical
Our Vacation program runs for a period of 13 weeks, starting in November 2025 until February 2026 (dates to be finalised).
You're an energetic and engaged engineering student currently enrolled at university, preferably in your penultimate year, studying civil, mechanical, electrical engineering. You will also bring:
* Passion and ambition with a commitment to driving positive change
* A strong willingness to learn and build effective communication and relationships inside the business
Haven't convinced you yet?
In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role offers the unique advantage of being directly involved in contributing to key engineering projects at Hydro Tasmania. We value flexibility and understand this means different things to different people, so we are open to discussing what this looks like for you. We offer a range of employee perks and often have something for everyone, including generous parental leave, electricity discounts and un-debited sick leave. At Hydro Tasmania we also strongly support career development opportunities, and while this can look different for everyone as well, we will work with you to support the pathways at Hydro Tasmania you want to explore
Submit your application, including your resume, cover letter, most recent academic transcript and all relevant information in the application form before 9am Monday 11 th August 2025.
You can help us get to know you in your cover letter by highlighting your skills and experiences as well as tell us a bit about who you are and what drives you In line with the above 'about you' section, outline how you bring these skills (not just what you've done, but how you've done them) and to help us get to know you, tell us about your favourite hobby or how you like to spend your time outside of study/work
Advertised: 14 Jul 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Aug 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
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Make Tassie your playground this summer Forget sitting in an office all day - kick-start your career and explore our beautiful state while applying your theory to real world challenges on our Vacation Program.
Make Tassie your playground this summer Forget sitting in an office all day - kick-start your career and explore our beautiful state while applying your theory to real world challenges on our Vacation Program.
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