Education Advisor/officer

**Job no**: 497805
**Work type**: Maximum Term Full Time, Permanent Full time
**Location**: Hobart, Gowrie Park, Trevallyn
**Categories**: Human Resources, Communications & External Relations
- Unique opportunity to engage with and inspire the next generation of Australia._
- Be part of the transition to renewables through educating and inspiring students K-12
- Engage with and build strong relationships with stakeholders and community
- Participate in range of projects and experiences including “Girls in Power” initiative

**(Permanent role) Education Officer salary range $89,558- $110,146 plus super**

**(Temporary role - 10 months) Education Advisor salary range $113,448 - $131,517 plus Super.**

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us

**Who are you?**

Your ability to manage multiple tasks and ‘wear many different hats’ is vital to your success in this role. Your experience will include:

- Ability to engage students of all ages as well as a wide range of audiences including families and general community members
- Capabilities in building and maintaining strong relationships
- Strong ability to plan, organise and coordinate programs and interactivelessons
- Ability to bring new ideas to life
- Background and passion for teaching STEM and/or specific experience in science, renewable energy industries and engaging a broad range of people is desirable

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

**About the role**:
We currently have 2 positions available at the moment. Our Education Advisor position which is for a 10-month fixed-term position based in Gowrie Park or Trevallyn and our Education Officer position which is a permanent, ongoing role based in Hobart/Southern Tasmania.

As an Education Officer and Advisor, you will:

- Undertake classroom-based presentations as required to promote Hydro Tasmania’s activities, initiatives and projects
- Participate in community events and represent Hydro Tasmania as opportunities arise and where appropriate
- Develop and maintain a professional network to manage our ongoing education partnerships and keep up with new ideas and external programs (Education Advisor role)
- Contribute to the Communication and Engagement team’s strategy as well as ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements and corporation policies

Both positions will require a current driver’s licence, the ability to undertake some manual handling tasks and a Working with Vulnerable People card (WWVP) (or ability to obtain). More information can be found in the attached Position Description for each role: PCE-Education Officer October 2022.pdf & PCE-Education Advisor October 2022 (002).pdf

**Haven’t convinced you yet?**

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role offers a range of employee perks, including generous parental leave, electricity discounts, and many other benefits designed to suit different needs. We highly value flexibility and understand that it means different things to different people, so we are open to discussing what this looks like for you. You’ll be working alongside a supportive team of industry experts, fostering both collaboration and continuous professional development.

As an endorsed employer for women, Hydro Tasmania is ranked in Work180's **Top 101 Employers for Women**, recognising employers who are leading the way in areas like representative leadership, flexible work, and pay equity.

**Let’s get applying**

Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role before 9am Wednesday 22nd October. In your cover letter, please also advise if your focus is more on our Education Advisor, fixed-term position or Education Officer, permanent, ongoing position or either position

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

**Advertised**: 29 Sep 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
**Applications close**: 22 Oct 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time