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What this job is
An electrical or telecommunications trades assistant supports licensed electricians and telecommunications technicians on construction sites, maintenance jobs, and infrastructure projects. They perform manual and semi-skilled tasks including cable pulling, conduit bending, site preparation, and tool handling under direct supervision. The role requires knowledge of basic electrical safety, work health and safety requirements, and ability to follow technical instructions on residential, commercial, and telecommunications network installations.
Pay
A$1,543 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Check compatibility of materialscore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Carpentry
- Digital Literacy
- Inventory Tracking
- Process Documentation
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Record Management
- Supplier Communication
- Written Communication