Electrical / Telecommunications Trades Assistant

Kahlon Cabling Pty. Ltd; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahlon Cabling Pty. Ltd in Western Australia seeks an Electrical / Telecommunications Trades Assistant to support licensed tradespersons in installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across the WA DAMA region.

This is a full-time role with a WA DAMA Labour Agreement visa pathway (Subclass 482 ANZSCO codes 899914/899915). Ideal candidates hold a White Card, basic cabling knowledge, and the ability to use hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience assisting electricians or telecom technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed tradespersons with installation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Cable installation support under supervision.
• Prepare tools, materials, and work areas.
• Site preparation and mounting tasks.
• Support testing and safety checks.
• Assist with fault finding and documenting faults.
• Support NBN, fibre, copper, wireless, and structured cabling tasks.
• Handle materials and maintain stock/inventory.
• Follow WHS procedures and PPE requirements.
• Complete basic job sheets and installation records.
• Assist tradespersons in general labour tasks.

Skills

Experience 1-2 yrs

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

White Card

First Aid (adv)

EWP/Height (adv)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Electrical / Telecommunications Trades Assistant – Position: Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant Location: Western Australia (DAMA Region) Employment Type: Full time, ongoing Salary Range: $55,000 – $80,000 per annum (Visa Pathway: WA DAMA Labour Agreement – Subclass 482 ANZSCO: 899914 (Electrical TA) / 899915 (Telecommunications TA)

Key Duties (WA DAMA & SC482 aligned)

• 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

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 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