Electrical Trades Assistant / Assitant Electrician

3D Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $40–$45

Travel allowance included

Active commercial projects

Site safety emphasis

Job summary

3D Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking Electrical Trades Assistants and Overseas Qualified Electricians for ongoing project work across the city. The roles cover day-to-day electrical installation tasks, cable pulling, and various site-based activities on busy CBD to wider Melbourne projects.

Ideal candidates have hands-on electrical experience, a current White Card, and safety-first attitudes. Travel between sites across Melbourne is expected; strong team collaboration and commitment to safety

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electrical Trades Assistant or similar hands-on electrical role.
• Overseas electrical trade qualification or licence welcomed.
• Current White Card.
• Basic hand tools, cordless tools and full PPE.
• Reliable transport to sites across Melbourne.
• Proactive attitude, good timekeeping and a commitment to safety.
• Commercial construction experience highly regarded.
• EWP, Working at Heights, First Aid and other site tickets desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day electrical installation tasks.
• Pulling cables and supporting cable tray, conduit and containment installation.
• Helping with rough-in, fit-off and lighting installations.
• Preparing materials and equipment for electrical works.
• Using hand tools and cordless power tools safely and correctly.
• Keeping work areas tidy and following site safety procedures.
• Working collaboratively with electricians, supervisors and other trades.

Skills

Electrical trades experience

Hands-on electrical work

Safety conscious

Education

Overseas electrical trade qualification or licence welcomed

White Card

Tools

Hand tools

Cordless tools

PPE

Job description

Ready for your next move in electrical construction? 3D Recruitment is looking to connect capable Electrical Trades Assistants and Overseas Qualified Electricians with ongoing project work across Melbourne.

From busy CBD sites to projects throughout the wider suburbs, we're looking for hands‑on workers who take pride in their work and want to be part of excellent site teams.

THE COMPANY

We partner with various electrical contractors working across Melbourne's commercial construction sector, supporting projects ranging from new‑build apartments to retail and education facilities. With active projects underway, we're keen to meet workers who bring a good attitude, practical skills and a strong approach to site safety.

WHAT YOU GET

• $40–$45 per hour + Super
• $29.10 daily travel allowance
• Access to active commercial construction projects
• Experience across a mix of sites, installations and project teams
• Work opportunities across the CBD, inner suburbs and greater Melbourne

Ready for your next move in electrical construction? 3D Recruitment is looking to connect capable Electrical Trades Assistants and Overseas Qualified Electricians with ongoing project work across Melbourne.

From busy CBD sites to projects throughout the wider suburbs, we're looking for hands‑on workers who take pride in their work and want to be part of excellent site teams.

PROJECTS

• Office fitouts and refurbishments
• Retail installations and upgrades
• Schools, universities and other education facilities
• Apartment developments and multi‑residential builds
• Commercial sites throughout Melbourne

THE ROLE

• Assisting with day-to-day electrical installation tasks
• Pulling cables and supporting cable tray, conduit and containment installation
• Helping with rough‑in, fit‑off and lighting installations
• Preparing materials and equipment for electrical works
• Using hand tools and cordless power tools safely and correctly
• Keeping work areas tidy and following site safety procedures
• Working collaboratively with electricians, supervisors and other trades

YOU

• Previous experience as an Electrical Trades Assistant or in a similar hands‑on electrical role
• Overseas electrical trade qualification or licence welcomed
• Current White Card
• Basic hand tools, cordless tools and full PPE
• Reliable transport to get to sites across Melbourne
• A proactive attitude, good timekeeping and a commitment to safety
• Commercial construction experience highly regarded
• EWP, Working at Heights, First Aid and other relevant site tickets desirable

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