What’s on Offer
• Competitive Wage: $66.39 p/hr + super
• Travel Requirements: Our key projects are currently based in Rockhampton, with plans to expand into additional regions (regional and interstate locations).
• FIFO from Brisbane: 10 days on / 4 days off, 10hr day (including 30-min paid break). Flights and access to a tool of trade vehicle provided. Accommodation and meals are self-managed via LAHA.
• Working Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About the Role
You will support in the construction delivery for renewable energy projects nationwide, including greenfield and brownfield works on substations, switching stations, BESS installations, and related infrastructure.
You will work across major infrastructure sites, enjoying a balance of stability and variety. We’ll support you every step of the way with competitive allowances and genuine, hands on support.
Main responsibilities will include:
• Safely operate a telehandler to move equipment and structural components safely and to specification.
• Support electrical and construction teams with cable installation activities
• Provide assistance to electricians and other trades as needed
• Maintain clean and safe work areas, removing hazards and excess materials
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings, task safety analysis and SWMS reviews
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
• 2–4 years’ experience working as a Electrical Trade Assistant
• Ability to work effectively within a small team (approx. 14–15 personnel)
Essential Valid Tickets/Certificates:
• Construction White Card,
• Intermediate Rigger Ticket
• Crane (CN) Ticket
• Telehandler Ticket
• High Risk Work License – Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights
Desirable, but not essential:
• Low Voltage Rescue and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• First Aid
About the Project
The Boulder Creek Wind Farm is a 38-turbine, 228-megawatt onshore wind farm, located 40km southwest of Rockhampton in Queensland.
Ventia’s energy networks and renewable teams will support Powerlink on the delivery of grid connection assets, that will help generate enough clean energy to more than 85,000 QLD homes.
Our team will design and construct a new 275kV switching station that will facilitate the transfer of the electricity generated by the wind farm to the Queensland transmission network.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number:167493
