Mallee Karlip is a growing, diverse and multifaceted Indigenous electrical contractor with a solid reputation throughout Western Australia.
With a highly skilled and reliable workforce and fleet of modern vehicles and specialist equipment, Mallee Karlip delivers a wide range of electrical, civil and infrastructure services tailored to individual client requirements. Strong emphasis is placed on working collectively with our clients from inception through to completion to ensure successful project outcomes.
As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking experienced Trades Assistants to join our team across a range of Perth metro infrastructure and electrical projects.
The Role
We are currently seeking motivated and reliable Trades Assistants to support electrical and civil construction crews delivering pit and pipe, underground services, cable installation and infrastructure works throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
This is an initial casual contract with an immediate start available and strong potential for extension for the right candidates.
Works are primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work available depending on project requirements.
Scope of Works
Works may include:
- Pit and pipe installation
- Underground conduit installation
- Cable hauling and cable pulling
- Trenching and excavation support
- Assisting with electrical infrastructure installations
- Site preparation and material handling
- Traffic and pedestrian management support
- Working alongside electricians and civil crews
- General labouring duties
- Compliance with site safety and QA requirements
- Completing project documentation as required
We are looking for Trades Assistants who can work safely, take direction, show initiative and represent the company professionally onsite.
What We Offer
- $50–$60 per hour flat rate (experience dependent)
- Immediate start available
- Perth metro based projects
- Initial 3 month worth work on a casual contract
- Potential for extension and ongoing opportunities
- Diverse infrastructure and electrical projects
- Supportive and safety-driven company culture
- Weekly pay cycle
Role Requirements
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
- Construction White Card
- Previous experience as a Trades Assistant within electrical, utilities, civil construction or infrastructure projects
- Ability to pass medical and D&A; screening
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Highly Regarded
- First Aid Certificate
- Excavation Ticket
- High Risk Work Licence
- EWP Ticket
- Experience in pit and pipe construction
- Experience working on electrical infrastructure projects
- Experience working on Tier 1 civil or construction projects
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates
- Weekly pay cycle
- Diverse role and project exposure
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a growing Indigenous-owned contractor
Mallee Karlip welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
If you are a reliable, safety-focused Trades Assistant looking for consistent work with a growing WA contractor, we want to hear from you.