Careers

Help power Queensland’s future while building a career that matters.

How you can work with us

At Queensland Hydro, we’re building more than infrastructure.  We’re building a long planned, multi‑generational investment in our future, bringing together renewable energy reliability and water security in a single, integrated asset.  

The work you do here today will help shape Queensland for generations to come.   

Work directly with Queensland Hydro

Queensland Hydro advertises and recruits professional, corporate and technical roles to oversee and manage pumped hydro projects.

Whether your role is in environmental approvals, project management, engineering, or in our corporate functions, there are opportunities to join the Queensland Hydro team at our Borumba site or in our Brisbane, Nambour or Imbil support offices. 

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Work on the Project through our contractors

You can also work on the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project through our principal contractors and subcontractors, who will be delivering the work on the ground, as construction and project activities progress.

Roles may include plant and logistics (heavy vehicle and truck drivers, mobile plant operators), labourers, tradespeople, technicians, environmental services (landscaping, monitoring), and safety and site support (traffic control, catering, security, facilities management). 

Queensland Hydro will continue to share information about current contractors, upcoming work packages, and pathways to register your interest.  

View current opportunities with our contracting partners:

Not what you’re after? Explore our growing list of awarded contracts via our Suppliers page and visit their website to explore job opportunities.

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Why Queensland Hydro?

With Queensland Hydro, you can help build a future for Queensland, while building your career at the same time. You’ll work alongside talented people, tackle meaningful challenges and play a role in shaping infrastructure that delivers lasting impact.  

You’ll join a truly purpose-driven organisation, where our values – We Care, We Collaborate and We Deliver – are reflected in the decisions and actions we take every day. 

Whether you’re looking for opportunities with Queensland Hydro or our principal contractors, you’ll be part of something meaningful. 

Building Queensland’s future starts today 

Queensland Hydro is currently progressing exploratory works, investigations and planning activities, meaning there are opportunities right now to contribute and build experience as the Project progresses. 

With funding approved to continue this work, there is meaningful activity underway for the next 12 months across both Queensland Hydro and our delivery partners. 

While future phases remain subject to approval, this is a critical stage where the foundations are being laid and where you can be part of shaping what comes next. 

Learn more about our Borumba Pumped Hydro Project

Get in touch with us

Please note, Queensland Hydro operates from regional and corporate offices across Queensland, with locations in Brisbane, Nambour and Imbil. 

For more information about how you can build your career with Queensland Hydro, please email our team: careers@qldhydro.com.au. Only applications for and enquiries related to advertised roles will be responded to. 

For all other enquiries, please get in touch with Queensland Hydro. via our Contact Us page.

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