Trade Assistant (Excavator Operator/Cable Layer)

About Us

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia. 

About the role

We’re looking for a motivated and skilled Trades Assistant to jump into an exciting, hands-on role with our crew based out of our Jandakot depot.

This isn’t your average Trade Assistant role, we're after someone with experience operating excavators or laying underground services in high-risk environments.

About You

The successful applicant will require experience in a similar role within a maintenance or construction environment, and you thrive in a team focused.

• Previous experience cable laying in the utilities construction environment
• Clear and concise communication skills with a strong focus on safety first
• Excavator ticket
• Current Australian Drivers Licence (HR)
• OHS Construction Induction Card (White/Blue)
• Lay power cables UETDRDU016 (highly desirable)
• Western Power Network Authority Card (highly desirable)

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more. 

We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.  

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.