Labourer

Ausgrid; Gosford; Sur place; AUD 79 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

salary sacrificing electric vehicles

novated leasing

discounted corporate health insurance

Fitness Passport

gender-neutral parental leave

aged care support services

Résumé du poste

Ausgrid’s Ourimbah Depot is hiring a Civil Plant Operator and Labourer to support construction and maintenance of the electricity network. The role involves operating plant and performing general labouring to assist field crews.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you’ll work 7am–3:30pm with a permanent full‑time contract, and eligible for 16.5% superannuation. Applicants must have Australian work rights and a MR/HR licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• MR driver’s licence required or HR preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and knowledge of WHS and network standards.
• Experience operating plant and equipment on construction sites.
• Competence with a range of hand and power tools.
• Awareness of asbestos handling and safe manual handling techniques.
• Basic computing on mobile devices.
• Clear communication with team and supervisors.

Responsabilités

• Prepare sites and assist with excavation and trenching.
• Operate plant, machinery and vehicles (bobcats, excavators, cranes).
• Support installation/removal of power poles and cable works.
• Provide ground support and general labouring for line crews.
• Assist with emergency restoration work.
• Act as a safety observer within your training and authorisations.

Connaissances

MR driver’s licence

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Manual handling

IT/basic mobile devices

Outils

Bobcats

Excavators

Cable winch trucks

Cranes

Description du poste

Civil Plant Operator and Labourer (Electricity Supply Operative) | Ourimbah Depot

$88k base + 16.5% Super + fortnightly Rostered Day Off

Permanent Full-time role | Working Hours: 7am to 3:30pm

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributor of electricityon Australia’s east coast, which means over twomillion homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our companywith each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you will provide plant operation and general labouring support for the construction and maintenance of our electricity network.

If you have experience as a civil plant operator or labourer, this is an opportunity to put your practical skills to work supporting our field crews. You will bring experience operating plant and equipment, using tools and working safely on site. You will be a reliable team member who communicates clearly, follows instructions and looks out for the safety of others.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare sites and assist with excavation and trenching
• Operate plant, machinery and vehicles, including bobcats, excavators, cable winch trucks and cranes
• Support the installation and removal of power poles and cable works
• Provide ground support and general labouring assistance to line crews
• Assist with emergency restoration work
• Act as a safety observer within your training and authorisations

What you bring to the role

• Class MR drivers licence (HR drivers licence preferred)
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice
• WH&S WorkCover – General Induction
• Demonstrated experience in the operation of plant and equipment
• Competence in the use of various hand, power operated and specialised tools
• Asbestos awareness and understanding of how to work safely with asbestos materials
• Demonstrated experience in the application of safe manual handling techniques
• Basic skills in the use of computers and mobile devices
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits.

• salary sacrificing electric vehicles
• novated leasing
• discounted corporate health insurance
• access to Fitness Passport
• gender-neutral parental leave
• aged care support services

Celebrate achievements every day through our employee recognition program, designed to inspire excellence and bring out the best in one another.

Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team***********@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 15 November 2026(please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.