Monteur Mechanisch

Job Description

You'll be on the tools maintaining, repairing and overhauling hydro generation equipment across Derwent Region power stations, with opportunities to travel to sites across the state as required. The role covers preventative and breakdown maintenance, inspections and fault‑finding, as well as supporting major maintenance and outage programs of work.

Salary from $93,140 (dependent on experience) plus super and $5,772 area allowance

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus super and regional allowance of $5,772.
• Generous allowances and overtime opportunities when assigned to outages.
• Access to vehicles for travel between sites.
• Career development, mentoring and trade variety across the state.
• Unique leave options, including 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, Zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support major maintenance and outage works across Tasmania.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and refurbishment on hydro equipment.
• Complete plant isolations, inspections, functional testing and condition monitoring.
• Fault find using drawings, manuals and plant information systems.
• Assist with planning and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Supervise and mentor apprentices and junior trades.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III or IV in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.
• Current driver's licence.
• Experience maintaining industrial or heavy mechanical plant and equipment.
• Strong hands‑on fault‑finding and mechanical repair skills.
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with supervisors, peers and contractors.
• Comfortable using digital systems to access drawings, manuals and record work.
• While based in the Derwent region, ability to work away as needed.

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 Thursday 14th May at 9am 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.