2022-2023 Vacation Program | Multiple Locations

Job Description

Power up your career with Snowy Hydro's Summer Vacation Program!

A leading provider of peak, renewable electricity, Snowy Hydro has a world class reputation in engineering innovation and technical expertise. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the 4100 megawatt Snowy Mountains Scheme. We also provide clean, efficient electricity and gas to almost one million customers - households and businesses - across the country through our retail energy business.

Our Summer Vacation Program commences on the 5th December 2022 and will run for 12 weeks until the 24th February 2023. The complexity of our business demands a broad range of skills, and our program offers you an exceptional opportunity to experience working with one of the most complex water and electricity utilities in the world. Our vacation program is a feeder to our Graduate Program and is a great opportunity to get into the business, experience and understand the unique work that we do - in a pretty wonderful part of the world!

Who can apply?

We are looking for students in their penultimate or final year of an Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil preferred) IT or other relevant degree, who have achieved a credit average or higher and are motivated and enthusiastic to learn hands on as part of a committed team.

Who are we looking for?

All of our Vacation Students will have:

• Proven analysis and problem solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage their own time and an ability to work autonomously

• The ability to work in a team environment to deliver your allocated project

• Be energetic and self motivated

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• An alignment to our company values of Safety; Decency; Teamwork; Agility; Courage and Ownership

What can you expect of Snowy Hydro?

• The opportunity to work alongside top industry experts in a professional and supportive environment

• Exposure to some of the world's largest and most advanced equipment, technology and infrastructure that forms the diverse portfolio of Snowy Hydro's assets and systems

• A lifestyle in Cooma and the surrounding Snowy Mountains that is second to none, offering a range of outdoor activities, affordable living and easy access to the stunning Sapphire Coast and city lights of Canberra

Applications for the Summer Vacation Program close on the 29th of August 2022. Please ensure you include a cover letter and your academic transcripts with your application. 

Our Vacation Program is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience with an innovative engineering icon. To apply, log on to our website: www.snowyhydrocareers.com.au