Rigger

Engineeringtradesaustralia; Sutherland Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineeringtradesaustralia seeks an experienced Rigger for a hands-on role on a major oil and gas site refurbishment in Sydney. The position combines rigging duties with Trade Assistant work supporting Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers on a 6–12 month project.

The role offers an immediate start on a long-term assignment, with licence requirements and the opportunity to work alongside skilled tradespeople on a large site.

Qualifications

• Rigging licence required.
• Dogging licence required.
• White Card required.
• Working at Heights required.
• EWP licence advantageous.
• Experience on oil and gas or heavy industrial sites is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard rigging and dogging duties across the site.
• Assist tradespeople with fabrication, fitting, and repair tasks.
• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for use by tradespeople.
• Move, lift, and position loads and equipment safely.
• Support with fault-finding, maintenance, and refurbishment tasks as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow all site safety procedures and requirements.

Skills

Rigging licence

Dogging licence

White Card

Working at Heights

EWP licence

Oil and gas site experience

Job description

Immediate Rigging role available to join a long term project at an oil and gas site in Sydney.

02nd September, 2026

We're seeking an experienced Rigger to join a large-scale site refurbishment project at an oil and gas facility in Kurnell. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Rigger to combine standard rigging duties with Trade Assistant work, supporting Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers across a major 6-12 month project.

What's on offer:

• $55 per hour
• Long-term project (6-12 months)
• Work on a major oil and gas site refurbishment
• Varied scope of work across rigging and trade assistant duties
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced tradespeople on a large site

02nd September, 2026

We're seeking an experienced Rigger to join a large-scale site refurbishment project at an oil and gas facility in Kurnell. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Rigger to combine standard rigging duties with Trade Assistant work, supporting Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers across a major 6-12 month project.

What's on offer:

• $55 per hour
• Long-term project (6-12 months)
• Work on a major oil and gas site refurbishment
• Varied scope of work across rigging and trade assistant duties
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced tradespeople on a large site

Responsibilities:

• Perform standard rigging and dogging duties across the site
• Assist Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers with fabrication, fitting, and repair tasks
• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for use by tradespeople
• Move, lift, and position loads and equipment safely
• Support with fault-finding, maintenance, and refurbishment tasks as directed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Follow all site safety procedures and requirements

Licences/Experience Required:

• Rigging licence
• Dogging licence
• White Card
• Working at Heights
• EWP licence
• Previous experience on oil and gas or heavy industrial sites highly regarded