About the role
Join our Flinders Island team delivering construction, maintenance, and fault response across the full distribution network lifecycle. You’ll work across generation and distribution assets, contributing to both operational and capital programs while supporting a safe and reliable power system in a unique off-grid environment.
Salary range $93,140 – $114,552 plus super
Benefits
- Generous salary, allowances and relocation support.
- Unique end-to-end power system exposure.
- Live and work in a close-knit island community.
- Unique leave options, including 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, Zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.
- Career development across generation & distribution
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Key responsibilities
- Deliver construction, maintenance and fault response.
- Maintain LV and HV electrical plant and assets.
- Perform plant isolations and issue permits safely.
- Support planning of maintenance and capital works.
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities.
- Participate in 24/7 roster once trained.
More information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD - AI - Electrician LineWorker - HT3 - July 2025.pdf
Skills & experience
- Qualified Line worker or Electrician.
- Experience in industrial electrical environments.
- Strong LV/HV isolation and operations knowledge.
- Current driver’s licence.
Living on Flinders Island
You'll be part of the Island's community of friendly locals. You'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in its remote and natural beauty of a truly picturesque location. Flinders Island is a short trip away from Victoria or Tasmania, located in Bass strait with multiple flights to and from daily. The island offers several outdoor activities such as golf, diving, surfing, camping, sailing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, or visiting remote areas and sightseeing on the back of an ATV or motorbike.
As well as exploring the rugged coastline, beautiful beaches, pristine environment, and remarkable fresh produce, an incredibly safe and welcoming community exist to provide a nurturing environment for kids and families to enjoy life. Forget the traffic and ease your anxiety with a truly relaxing lifestyle change.
This is also an opportunity for you to broaden your skill set as you work with our customers, distribution and generation infrastructure.
About the company
Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia’s largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.
Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we’ve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania’s growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity.
Explore careers with us at www.hydro.com.au/careers
Questions and next steps
Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position. Applications close 9am Wednesday 17th June and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.
Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to [email protected]. Please note we do not accept applications via email.
Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
