Apprentice - Mechanical

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

About the position

Designed for local school leavers, our four-year apprentice program provides pathways to achieve a trade certificate as a Fitter & Machinist, an Electrician, or an Electronics & Communications technician. Through TAFE, successful candidates will work towards a Certificate III in Electrotechnology, Engineering - Mechanical Trade, or Electronics and Communications, supported by practical on-the-job training and guidance from our skilled tradespersons.

To broaden your skill set, this apprenticeship offers potential rotations across various Snowy Scheme operating and maintenance hubs, including Jindabyne, Cooma, Cabramurra, Khancoban, and Talbingo.

What we look for

• A proactive, reliable, and punctual individual with a strong passion for their chosen trade and motivation to grow.
• An independent problem solver and self-driven learner with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Someone with an inherent curiosity to explore and understand how systems and machinery function.
• The capability to follow guidance effectively and operate both autonomously and within a team environment.
• Alignment with Snowy Hydro core values: safety, teamwork, agility, decency, ownership, and courage.

What makes our program truly unique?

• Iconic Assets: Hands-on work with some of the most complex and technical engineering feats in the world, the Snowy Scheme is often described as an "engineering wonder of the world"
• Vibrant Community & Lifestyle: Be part of a supportive and inspiring team with a strong values led culture, where people and safety come first. We offer working patterns in our regions that provide excellent work life balance and opportunities to explore the Snowy Mountains Area. There is a range of outdoor activities, regardless of the season, with easy access to the stunning Sapphire Coast and Canberra as well.
• Award-Winning Workplace: We are proud to be ranked 4th on the TIME Magazine Australia's Best Employers 2025 list.

What the Program Offers

• Opportunities to discover your strengths, learn, and progress within our organisation.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities while securing your trade qualification.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in an evolving technical landscape, featuring annual rotations across diverse regional locations.
• A path toward building a rewarding long-term career while enjoying a balanced regional lifestyle.

Beyond the diverse work and great community, we offer some of Australia's most beautiful work locations (accommodation is provided). If you are looking to launch a rewarding trade career, there is no better place to start than Snowy.

About our workforce

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at [email protected]