Trade Assistant

Join our Tullamarine team as an Underground Trades Assistant!

About Us

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design build operation and maintenance of Australias energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably while powering the nations energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2300 we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

About the Role

Were looking for an experienced Underground Trades Assistant to join our team out of our Tullamarine depot.

In this hands-on role youll support underground cable installation and maintenance works contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of essential network services across the region.

The role will require travel to north-western suburbs of Melbourne and you will be working a 9 day a fortnight.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting Lineworkers
• Excavation for underground and overhead works
• Minor ancillary works as required
• Study and interpret technical drawings network line diagrams & maps
• Undertake maintenance inspections in accordance with Client/Company Policies Quality Systems and HSE procedures as well as statutory requirements

About You

The successful applicant will require experience laying cable and operating an Excavator within the maintenance or construction environment work well in a team and value safety above all.

• Excavator ticket (highly desirable)
• Lay Power Cables certificate (highly desirable)
• Current Australian Driver Licence (HR desirable)
• OHS Construction Induction Card (White/Blue/Red)
• High Risk Work Licence Hiab/Crane (highly desirable)

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to peoples lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards including being a certified family-friendly workplace flexible work arrangements various leave benefits career development pathways a wellbeing program and more.

We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group all ages differing abilities the LGBTIQ community neurodiverse individuals and those with multiple or intersecting identities.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belongbut dont just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties:Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.