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* 21/7 roster working in remote locations across regional NSW
* Lots of opportunity for overtime earnings
* $30.62 - $37 per hour (pending experience)
* Generous LAHA (living away from home allowance) $280 per day
* Paid fatigue management day
* Permanent, long-term employment opportunity
* Access to employee benefits including discounts on major brands
* Health and Wellness initiatives such as the fitness passport, EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies programs
What’s On Offer
* 21/7 roster working in remote locations across regional NSW
* Opportunity for overtime earnings
* $30.62 - $37 per hour (pending experience)
* Living away from home allowance of $280 per day
* Paid fatigue management day
* Earn double time on weekends
* Permanent, long-term employment
* Employee benefits including discounts and wellness programs
About The Role
This role involves extensive travel and working away from home on a 21-day on / 7-day off roster. You’ll work in rural areas across NSW, with 10–12-hour days. A generous living away from home allowance is provided, and you will work with an inclusive site team. Candidates who enjoy working remotely or are based in regional NSW and can commute to project sites are ideal.
Most team members have caravans for accommodation, as local options are limited. The role includes assisting with the installation of Optic Fibre cables for the Telstra network on the Inter City Fibre Network (ICF) project.
What You'll Be Doing
* Rod, Rope & Hauling – hauling cables by hand & machinery, quality checks
* Civil activities – repairing blockages, operating plant like dozers, excavators, vacuum trucks, winches, mobile cranes, HR trucks
* Labouring duties – fence repairs, excavation using manual and mechanical methods
What You’ll Need
Mandatory
* Current driver’s license
* Current Construction White Card
Beneficial but not essential tickets include:
* HR Heavy Rigid truck license
* Operator & VOC Excavator
* Operator & VOC Dozer
* Pit, Pipe & Cable Hauling course
* Senior first aid certificate
* Level 2 traffic management
* Working safely at heights
* Asbestos awareness
* High Risk License
* Vehicle loading crane
* Dogman / Rigger
About The Project
The ICF fibre network project is a significant national upgrade, enhancing connectivity across Australia. It involves renewing and upgrading the existing inter-city network with advanced optic fibre technology to support growth and connectivity for 25+ years.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company operating in Australia and New Zealand, committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation. We deliver essential services to communities and value diversity and inclusion.
Diversity
We celebrate diverse talents and backgrounds, offering equal opportunities to all, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, veterans, and people with disabilities.
How To Apply
If you're interested in growing your career with a company that values its employees, please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below.
Position Reference Number: 161630
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