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Work type: Maximum Term Full Time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Traineeship

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

- Competitive compensation including electricity discount
- Versatile 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
- 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




- Solid 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, versatile 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.

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

We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Advertised: 05 Oct 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time

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