Electrical /Telecommunications Trades Assistant

New Economy Minerals Jobs; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Karlon Cabling in Karratha, WA is seeking an Electrical / Telecommunications Trades Assistant to support licensed tradespersons with installation, maintenance, and repair tasks. You will assist with cable installation, equipment setup, and basic testing, while ensuring safe and efficient work practices on site.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, a White Card, and the ability to work in varied environments.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience assisting electricians or telecommunications technicians.
• Basic understanding of electrical or data cabling systems.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• White Card is mandatory; additional safety certificates are advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed tradespersons with installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Support cable installation, including pulling, laying, terminating, and securing cabling.
• Set up equipment, tools, ladders, testing devices and prepare work areas.
• Help with site preparation, mounting brackets, conduits, and enclosures.
• Support basic testing, tagging, and safety checks.
• Document faults, complete basic job sheets and installation records.
• Follow WHS procedures, PPE rules, lock-out/tag-out as required.
• Maintain stock and organise tools and materials on site.

Skills

Experience assisting electricians/tele

Basic cabling knowledge

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

White Card (mandatory)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Job detail

Job detail ◄ Back 28 September Electrical /Telecommunications Trades Assistant Kahlon Cabling - Karratha, WA Trades & Services Source: uWorkin

Job Description

• Assisting licensed tradespersons - support electricians/technicians with installation, maintenance, and repair tasks
• Cable installation - pull, lay, terminate, and secure electrical or data cabling under supervision
• Equipment setup - prepare tools, materials, ladders, testing devices, and work areas
• Site preparation - assist with drilling, mounting, fixing brackets, conduits, trays, and enclosures
• Testing assistance - support licensed tradespersons with basic continuity tests, tagging, and safety checks
• Fault-finding support - help identify issues by preparing equipment, documenting faults, and following instructions
• Telecommunications support - assist with NBN, fibre, copper, wireless, and structured cabling installations
• Material handling - load/unload materials, organise stock, and maintain tool inventory
• Safety compliance - follow WHS procedures, PPE requirements, lock-out/tag-out instructions, and site safety rules
• Documentation - complete basic job sheets, material logs, and installation records
• General labouring - cleaning work areas, removing debris, and supporting tradespersons as required

About The Candidate

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience assisting electricians or telecommunications technicians
• Basic understanding of electrical or data cabling systems
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
• White Card (mandatory)
• EWP, Working at Heights, or First Aid (advantageous)
• Strong physical fitness and ability to work in varied environments
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Opportunity Type

Kahlon Cabling
Karratha, WA
Trades & Services