About the role

In this exciting opportunity, you’ll have the chance to showcase your exceptional customer service skills with internal and external customers as guided by the Payroll Lead and team. You’ll work towards completing a certificate in Business Administration, funded by Hydro Tasmania, while actioning and learning about a range of administrative Payroll services as well as supporting other team members as required.

This opportunity is a 2-year fixed-term contract.

Base salary from $52,245 plus super

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including electricity discount

• Adaptable working options available tailored to support your lifestyle and your team’s needs

• Career development opportunities such as access to LinkedIn Learning and Organisational Development opportunities

• Unique leave options including 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution and Zero Debit Sick Leave

• Access to Private Health Discounts and Health & Wellness Consults

Key responsibilities

• Support the wider business with Payroll responsibilities

• Provide fundamental records and data management services related to the Payroll function

• Ensure quality and compliance of all information documentation

• Develop Payroll skills, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services within the Payroll team

Further information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - PG&CA; - HT1 - Payroll Trainee - September 2026.pdf

Skills & experience

• You’re an eager learner, ready to start your career in Payroll and take on new challenges

• You have a positive attitude coupled with exceptional customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed correctly

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Computer literacy, particularly experience using Microsoft Word,



Excel and PowerPoint

Even if you don’t meet these criteria 100%, we want to hear from you!

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 and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you will bring before 9am Friday 16th October 2026. In you cover letter, please address the following questions!

- Why do you want to work for Hydro Tasmania?

- What about Payroll excites you/are you interested in?

- What superpower would you choose for yourself? Provide an example of how it would apply to this job?

We will be running an agile recruitment process and will 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]

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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