Non Executive Director

1 day ago


Tasmania, Australia Hydro Tasmania Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year

About Hydro Tasmania

Hydro Tasmania is Australia's largest producer of renewable energy and largest water manager. For more than a century it has proudly powered Tasmania's communities and economy through clean, renewable hydropower generation.

Hydro Tasmania operates in accordance with the Ministerial Charter which sets out the Tasmanian Government's broad policy expectations and requirements for Hydro Tasmania and any subsidiaries. By aligning with Tasmanian Government policies and working with the community, Hydro Tasmania continues to deliver value to Tasmanians, ensuring a reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy future for the state.

The Hydro Tasmania group employs over 1300 people and includes:

Hydro Tasmania:

  • Australia's leading clean energy business with more than 50 major dams and 30 operating hydro power stations across regional Tasmania. It also owns the Tamar Valley gas-fired power station.
  • Hydro Tasmania is licensed to provide electricity generation, distribution and retailing services on the Bass Strait Islands.
  • Hydro Tasmania has a 25% share in Woolnorth Wind Farm Holding Pty Ltd which operates the Musselroe, Studland Bay and Bluff Point wind farms in Tasmania.

Momentum Energy:
Our electricity and gas retailer serving business and residential customers across the National Electricity Market (excluding Tasmania). Staff are based in Melbourne and Hobart.

Entura:
Our specialist consulting business delivering water and energy solutions locally, nationally, and internationally.

Further information about Hydro Tasmania can be found at:

What this role will offer you?

As Australia's energy sector undergoes unprecedented transformation, we are seeking expressions of interest from candidates with deep energy markets expertise to join Hydro Tasmania's Board. You will work with the Chairperson, Board, and executive team to navigate the complex National Electricity Market landscape while ensuring Hydro Tasmania balances commercial excellence with its public interest obligations for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

What Hydro Tasmania is looking for?

You'll be a person of impeccable professional integrity, with an established and credible reputation as a strategic leader in the energy sector. Sophisticated stakeholder engagement skills, collaborative style, and commitment to safety and sustainability will be essential skills and personal qualities.

In addition, you'll be expected to have skills and experience in some of the following areas:

  • Energy Knowledge: Demonstrated senior experience in energy trading, retailing, power system operations or major asset project development, operations and maintenance, with a sound understanding of National Electricity Market (NEM) dynamics
  • Strategic Leadership: Proven track record in senior executive or board roles in utilities, energy, infrastructure, or related sectors
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial and financial management experience
  • Governance Excellence: High standard of integrity and demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct in corporate governance
  • Risk Management: Experience in identifying, assessing, and managing complex operational, market or asset risks.

Highly Desirable:

  • Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) course or equivalent
  • Experience with renewable energy development, storage technologies, or system integration
  • Knowledge of energy policy, regulation, and market design
  • Experience in energy markets and retail
  • Experience in operational asset management
  • Experience in building a portfolio of long-term wholesale energy contracts
  • Operating and managing a large fleet of generation assets
  • Trading in the NEM's spot and short-term contract markets
  • Experience in government or public sector enterprises
  • Familiarity with Tasmanian energy sector, political environment and community expectations.

Personal Attributes:

  • Collaborative leadership style with ability to work effectively in a diverse board environment
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusive workplace practices
  • Understanding of the unique role of government business enterprises.

Hydro Tasmania plays a vital role in Australia's clean energy transition, operating at the intersection of technology, policy, and community service. If you want to be part of shaping Australia's renewable energy future, then we want to hear from you

Term

This appointment will be as a non-executive director for an initial term of 3 years with appointment by the Governor-in-Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Energy and Renewables and the Treasurer.

The Tasmanian Government is committed to diversity and inclusion, including the achievement of gender equity across the workforce. This extends to board memberships. As part of the Tasmanian Government's commitment to diverse board representation, applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

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Contact
: Michael Holdway, Searchlight Group on with any further questions.

Closing date:
19th September 2025



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