Electrical Trades Assistant – HV Substation (Sydney)

First Nations Jobs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Ongoing training and mentoring

Management support

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities invites applications for Electrical Trade Assistants to join the Belrose project on Sydney's northern beaches. You will work in a small team on brownfield HV substations, covering primary HV and secondary systems, including switchgear and control panels.

The role is on a 5/2 roster with a strong safety focus and ongoing training, mentoring, and management support. We value a hands-on mindset and commitment to Zero Harm.

Qualifications

• Experience working in HV substation environments.
• Hands-on experience with primary HV and secondary systems installation.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Construction White Card and valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Support HV/LV cable installations, including trays and terminations.
• Assist with primary HV and secondary systems installation (switchgear, isolators, transformers, control panels).
• Contribute to safety culture and maintain site housekeeping.
• Work on brownfield construction of HV switchyards on a 5/2 roster.

Skills

HV substation

Cable installations

Primary HV systems

Secondary systems

Hand tools

Education

Construction White Card

Driver's licence

LVR/CPR

Working at Heights

Confined Space

HRW licence

Tools

EWP licence

Forklift licence

Job description

Downer Energy & Utilities invites applications for Electrical Trade Assistants to join the Belrose project on Sydney's northern beaches. You will work in a small team on brownfield HV substations, covering primary HV and secondary systems, including switchgear and control panels.

The role is on a 5/2 roster with a strong safety focus and ongoing training, mentoring, and management support. We value a hands-on mindset and commitment to Zero Harm.