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Electrical trade assistant | intermediate rigger

Rockhampton
Ventia
Posted: 4 June
Offer description

What's On Offer

Competitive Wage: $66.39 p/hr + super

* Travel Requirements: Our key projects are currently based in Rockhampton, with plans to expand into additional regions (regional and interstate locations).
* FIFO from Brisbane: 10 days on / 4 days off, 10hr day (including 30‐min paid break). Flights and access to a tool of trade vehicle provided. Accommodation and meals are self‐managed via LAHA.
* Working Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm
* Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives – including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.
* Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia.

About The Role

You will support construction delivery for renewable energy projects nationwide, including greenfield and brownfield works on substations, switching stations, BESS installations, and related infrastructure.

You will work across major infrastructure sites, enjoying a balance of stability and variety. We'll support you every step of the way with competitive allowances and genuine, hands‐on support.

Main Responsibilities Will Include

* Safely operate a telehandler to move equipment and structural components safely and to specification.
* Support electrical and construction teams with cable installation activities.
* Provide assistance to electricians and other trades as needed.
* Maintain clean and safe work areas, removing hazards and excess materials.
* Participate in daily pre‐start meetings, task safety analysis and SWMS reviews.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

* 2–4 years' experience working as an Electrical Trade Assistant.
* Ability to work effectively within a small team (approx. 14–15 personnel).

Essential Valid Tickets/Certificates

* Construction White Card
* Intermediate Rigger Ticket
* Crane (CN) Ticket
* Telehandler Ticket
* High‐Risk Work License – Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights

Desirable, But Not Essential

* Low Voltage Rescue and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
* First Aid

About The Project

The Boulder Creek Wind Farm is a 38‐turbine, 228‐megawatt onshore wind farm located 40km southwest of Rockhampton in Queensland. Ventia's energy networks and renewable teams will support Powerlink on the delivery of grid‐connection assets that will help generate enough clean energy to more than 85,000 QLD homes. Our team will design and construct a new 275kV switching station that will facilitate the transfer of the electricity generated by the wind farm to the Queensland transmission network.

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