Electrical Trades Assistants / Operators

• Strong 12.75% super | Tools and Equipment
• Career Advancement | Ongoing Training | Sleek Uniform
• Professional Mentoring | Study leave | Competitive Salary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity as an Electrical Trades Assistant?
Yurika is hiring permanent and 24-month fixed-term contract positions for a ground-breaking project in some of Queensland's major centres. By working in substation and construction maintenance areas, you'll help positively impact the energy transition in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, and Brisbane.
Join our team and promote diversity, inclusion, and safety in these diverse and bustling communities. Apply today and take the first step towards making a difference.
Submit your application now, and let's get to work!
About your new role:
As an Electrical Trades Assistant, you will be responsible for various duties such as installation of steel structures and equipment in a substation environment, electro-mechanical work such as Unistrut installation, cable tray and cabling support installations, site preparation, and transport of materials at both the job site and to/from different job sites.
You will also operate equipment such as slew and non-slew cranes, telehandlers, cable winching equipment, hydraulic cable stands along with many other specialised pieces of equipment to facilitate the delivery of Yurika projects.
You can work independently and autonomously to ensure that your assigned activities are performed to meet safety, environmental, and legal responsibilities under the required scope of work and client expectations. You will be responsible for the effective planning and execution of assigned activities to meet project requirements.
Additionally, you will be required to operate vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and appropriately to project requirements consistent with competencies held and being acquired. You will also assess material delivery compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
The position has been evaluated as Power Worker Four (PW4). The remuneration for your new role is from $81,610 plus 12.75% super for a 9-day fortnight. The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Energy Queensland Union Collective Agreement 2020.
Why choose to work for us?
It’s an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move, where you will experience:

• Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
• Strong 12.75% superannuation and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
• Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
• Healthy work life balance on a 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you.
• A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
• Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
• A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
• Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
• Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business.
• Grow professionally with full access to LinkedIn Learning
• Need wheels? Salary sacrifice options available for novated leases for personal use.

About you:
You have demonstrated ability to operate vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and effectively, using cranes and winches in compliance with the Traffic Act, Transport Regulations, and any other relevant legislative or compliance requirements.
Ideally, you will hold a HR driver’s licence and the qualifications below (or the ability to acquire):

• High Risk Work Licences:

• 60 tonne capacity (C6)
• Dogger (DG)
• Basic Rigging Work (RB)

• Conduct telescopic materials handler operations.

You should have a positive safety culture and the ability to quickly acquire working knowledge of Yurika policies and procedures, including applicable legislation and relevant jurisdictional requirements nationally. Moreover, it would be best if you were proven to interact effectively with staff, contractors, and customers.
If you are looking for a role that offers exciting and challenging opportunities, this Electrical Trades Assistant position is perfect for you. This position is predominantly field-based and requires extensive travel intrastate and nationally. Based on project demand, you will work away from home and may be required to participate in an after-hours callout roster.
Apply now to join the Yurika team and make a difference!
You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical or respond to preemployment medical questions.
About us:
Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland you might know our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. As a group, we are growing rapidly and as part of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP), actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.
Yurika is part of the Energy Queensland group of companies, 100% owned by the state of Queensland. Yurika has a national footprint, working across all areas of energy, connectivity, and sustainability.
Would you like to participate in Yurika's vision for a sustainable future with renewable energy?
If you are ready to help Yurika shape the future of energy, please apply below with a current resume.
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Just a head’s up, we are recruiting permanent and 24-month fixed-term contract positions.
If you're ready to shape the future of energy, please apply below with your current resume. Take advantage of this electrifying opportunity! We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so submit yours today.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
If you have any questions or need assistance during the application process, please contact matt Hopping by emailing careers@yurika.com.au.
Due to a high volume of applications, our response time may be a little slower than usual. Please be mindful as we work overtime to ensure your applications and others get the attention it deserves.
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
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