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Join Snowy Hydro in Cooma as a Business Trainee. This full-time, on-site role offers a 12-month contract with paid learning, mentoring, and a Certificate III qualification. Develop business skills while working with experts in renewable energy.

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Through our Development Programs, we believe in supporting the next generation of business professionals, engineers and trades through education, career development and work experience.

We are looking for school leavers to join our team as Business Trainees in 2027, based in Cooma, NSW. A traineeship with Snowy Hydro is a unique opportunity to complete a Tertiary qualification whilst gaining real world, on-the-job experience.

This position is a 100% on site role, based in our Cooma office, NSW, working Monday to Friday.

To be a Snowy Hydro trainee, you will be someone who

  • will finish Year 12 in 2026
  • has a strong desire to learn and a curiosity about how business works
  • is committed to furthering their skills and knowledge through workplace on-the-job learning and study
  • can 'think outside the box', help the team problem-solve and bring new ideas
  • has a keen eye for detail, good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
  • is proactive, punctual and reliable
  • shares Snowy Hydro's values of safety, teamwork, agility, decency, ownership and courage

As a trainee, you will

  • be employed on a full-time 12-month contract and be paid to learn while expanding your knowledge and experience (adding valuable skills and experience to your CV)
  • upon successful completion of your course, have gained an accredited Certificate III
  • be working with experts in their field, who will teach, mentor and support you through every step of your traineeship
  • build a supportive peer network with all levels within the business to share your ideas and experiences

If you are an enthusiastic individual who is committed to your future and would like to join our team, click on apply now.

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].

About this role

Posted
24 Sep 2026
Updated
24 Sep 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+10:00
Experience
Entry

About Snowy Hydro Limited

Company Overview

Name

Snowy Hydro Limited

Headquarters

NSW, Australia

Founded

1949

Size

Approximately 1,000-5,000 employees (source: leadiq.com). Snowy Hydro is a wholly-owned Commonwealth company with no public revenue data available for 2023 or later.

What They Do

Snowy Hydro's core technology focus is on pumped hydro-electricity, gas-fired peaking, diesel peaking, and contracted wind and solar renewables. The company operates 16 power stations and one pumping station, boasting a total generating capacity of over 5,500 MW dispatched to the National Electricity Market (source: snowyhydro.com.au). The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, which is a significant part of their operations, features nine hydro-electric power stations and 16 dams linked by 145 km of tunnels and 80 km of aqueducts, primarily located in Kosciuszko National Park. Additionally, Snowy Hydro manages water storage and diversion under the Snowy Water Licence for irrigation to the Murray and Murrumbidgee systems (source: wikipedia.org).

Projects & Track Record

Snowy Hydro has a rich history of notable projects, including the original Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, which was completed in 1974 and delivered a total output of 3,740 MW from seven power stations, such as Guthega, which began operations in 1955 (source: snowyhydro.com.au). The company also operates significant gas assets, including the Colongra Power Station (667 MW, acquired in 2015), Laverton North (320 MW), and Latrobe Valley (300 MW) in Victoria, along with three diesel stations in South Australia totaling 136 MW (source: wikipedia.org). Currently, major projects include Snowy 2.0, which aims to link the Tantangara and Talbingo dams via a 27 km underground tunnel and establish a new pumped-hydro station for 2,000 MW generation and 175 hours of storage, with construction having commenced in 2019 (source: snowyhydro.com.au).

Recent Developments

In March 2018, the Australian Government acquired full ownership of Snowy Hydro by purchasing shares from New South Wales and Victoria, solidifying its status as a wholly-owned Commonwealth entity (source: snowyhydro.com.au). The construction of Snowy 2.0 is a significant advancement in the company's portfolio, marking it as a nation-building pumped-hydro project that commenced in 2019 (source: snowyhydro.com.au). Additionally, Snowy Hydro has secured contracts for over 1,000 MW from ten wind and solar projects, enhancing its renewable energy offerings (source: leadiq.com).

Working There

Snowy Hydro offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including generation (hydro, gas, diesel operations), engineering, construction, and retail services through brands like Red Energy and Lumo Energy. The company also has opportunities in support functions such as IT, HR, and finance, with hiring occurring at their headquarters in Cooma, the Sydney office, and various project sites across New South Wales and Victoria (source: leadiq.com). The company culture emphasizes community support and has a long history of integrating a multinational workforce, with 65% of the original workforce being migrants from over 30 nations (source: nma.gov.au). While specific benefits are not detailed in available sources, the company is known for its commitment to customer service excellence through its retail brands (source: leadiq.com).

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