Rigging Traineeship Program - Heavy Lift

Monadelphous Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development program

Hands-on experience across major sites

Mentor support and on-the-job training

Earn while you learn and gain a formal

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Monadelphous Group offers an 18-month Rigging Traineeship for those starting a career in construction. You will join our Heavy Lift team on a FIFO roster across Australia, attending structured training at our Employee Development Centre in Bibra Lake while working toward a Certificate III in Rigging to become an Intermediate Rigger.

The program focuses on hands-on experience, safety, mentorship, and a clear pathway to long-term career progression within Monadelphous.

Qualifications

• Australian working rights required.
• Interest in rigging and construction; previous rigging experience not required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in FIFO lifestyle.
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Commit to completing the 18-month traineeship program.
• Attend training requirements outlined in the training plan.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Take ownership of learning and qualification outcomes.
• Be flexible to work across multiple projects and locations.
• Contribute to team objectives while developing rigging skills.

Skills

Australian working rights

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Rigging (in progress)

Job description

Our Rigging Traineeship Program is an exciting 18-month development pathway designed to help you build a rewarding career in the construction and resources industry. Through a combination of hands-on experience and formal training, you will work towards achieving a Certificate III in Rigging and becoming a qualified Intermediate Rigger.

As a full-time Trainee, you will join our Heavy Lift team, working on a FIFO roster across a variety of projects throughout Australia. You will also attend structured training at our Employee Development Centre (EDC) in Bibra Lake, gaining the practical skills, technical knowledge and industry experience needed to succeed.

At Monadelphous, we are committed to developing a skilled and diverse workforce by providing structured career pathways for individuals looking to start or advance their careers in the industry.

Working with Monadelphous offers a range of benefits, including:

• A structured development program designed for those starting their career in the construction industry
• Hands-on experience across major projects and work sites throughout Australia
• Ongoing support and on-the-job training from dedicated mentors and technical specialists
• The opportunity to earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities within the business

Key Responsibilities:

• Commit to successfully completing the 18-month traineeship program
• Attend and actively participate in all training requirements outlined in your training plan
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and working effectively within a team environment
• Take ownership of your learning and qualification outcomes
• Be flexible and willing to work across multiple projects and locations within the construction industry
• Contribute positively to team objectives while developing practical rigging skills and experience

What You’ll Bring:

• Australian working rights
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• An interest in rigging and the construction industry (previous rigging experience is not required)
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine commitment to completing the traineeship
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and take on feedback
• An understanding of, and readiness for, the FIFO lifestyle and working away from home
• A strong commitment to safety and maintaining safe work practices
• Flexibility to work across multiple project locations throughout Australia
• Motivation to build a long-term career within the industry and progress your qualifications and skills

Life at Monadelphous

We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We're committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application.

About Us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we've been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Our Engineering Construction division is an increasingly diverse business, focusing on managing and delivering large-scale project management and construction services. Our expertise includes civil construction, structural steel fabrication, modularisation and delivery, as well as structural, mechanical, piping and tank construction. We also specialise in heavy lift and haulage services, electrical and instrumentation work and renewable energy infrastructure.

Our team of specialists bring a wealth of global experience to every lifting and shift solution, whether it’s a stand-alone lifting job or a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary work package.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.