Trades Assistant

at Downer
Published August 7, 2025
Location Brisbane, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  
Salary
EBA rates $44.57 per hour + Penalties + Allowances
Currency
AUD

Description

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-Time PERM Position:18 days on, 10 days off roster
Competitive rate: EBA rates $44.57 per hour + Penalties + Allowances
Other benefits: Flights provided from Brisbane, QLD and camp accommodation on site
Safety focused: a workplace that focuses on Zero Harm

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business has opportunities for local Trades Assistants to join our project team in Maranoa, Banana and Western Downs, QLD. We can offer an immediate start for the right candidate on full-time, permanent position. In this role you will work as part of the site team throughout the Gas Fields with the work scope consisting of installation and maintenance on wellhead surface infrastructure and compression facilities ensuring that work ins completed safely, effectively and to the required standard.

ABOUT YOU

Site Proficient: Pervious experience working within a heavy industrial environment, with previous oil & gas experience
Technically Proficient: Experienced in the safe use of hand tools and equipment required to perform tasks.
Team Oriented: Have an ability to work effectively within a team with well-developed communication skills and a commitment to safety.
Site Qualifications: Hold full working rights in Australia, White Card, Gas Test Atmospheres Ticket, Working at Heights– within the last 3 years, Dogmen, Forklift and Elevated Work Platform tickets (required). MR or HR Licence (desired) Must be clean shaven. Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.