Trade Assistant

Rashi Joshi; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Rashi Joshi in North West QLD is seeking a Trade Assistant to join the project team for the Camp Comms Upgrade. You will assist electricians, move tools and materials, and perform general labouring to support a 3-month upgrade with a flexible 8/6 dayshift roster.

Travel options include DIDO from Cloncurry or Mt Isa, or FIFO from Townsville or Cairns. A manual driver's licence and mining TA experience are preferred, with the ability to pass police checks and mine site medicals.

Qualifications

• Manual Driver's licence.
• Previous Trade Assistant experience in the mining industry (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to pass a police check and mine site medical, including D&A.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Electricians with daily tasks and on-site project activities
• Transporting tools, materials, and equipment to and from work areas
• Performing general labouring duties such as digging, sweeping, tidying, and preparing work zones
• Supporting the safe and efficient progress of the comms upgrade project

Skills

Manual Driver's licence

Minesite experience (TA)

Teamwork

Job description

Your New Company Join a highly respected and long ‑ standing mining operation in stunning North West QLD.

Your New Role

You’ll join the Project Team delivering the Camp Comms Upgrade, transforming accommodation rooms from traditional key locks to modern swipe ‑ card access. This project is expected to run for approximately 3 months, with the potential for extension, operating on an 8/6 dayshift roster; however, this roster is flexible. With travel options include DIDO from Cloncurry or Mt Isa, or FIFO from Townsville or Cairns.

Responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting Electricians with daily tasks and on ‑ site project activities
• Transporting tools, materials, and equipment to and from work areas
• Performing general labouring duties such as digging, sweeping, tidying, and preparing work zones
• Supporting the safe and efficient progress of the comms upgrade project

What You’ll Need to Succeed

To jump into this role, you’ll bring:

• Manual Driver's licence
• Previous Trade Assistant experience in the mining industry (preferred)
• The ability to work both independently and in a team
• Ability to pass a police check and mine site medical, including D&A Off siding electricians or comms tech

What You’ll Get in Return

• A competitive hourly rate
• Excellent work conditions
• Flights, Meals and Accommodation provided