Downer is seeking experienced and safety-focused Trades Assistants to join our shutdown team at Eraring Power Station. If you're local to the Lake Macquarie region and have experience working in heavy industry, power generation, mining, construction, or shutdown environments, this is an excellent opportunity to secure short-term shutdown work with attractive EBA rates, penalties, and a strong team culture.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
What We Offer
Casual Position
Roster: 6:1
Commencing Late August - Mid October ****
Day and Night Shifts Available
Convenient Location:
Working at Eraring Power Station, Lake Macquarie, NSW.
Supportive Environment:
Tight-knit team environment within a workplace that focuses on Zero Harm
The Prospect
Our Energy & Utilities business has the prospect for Trades Assistant to work shutdown team based at Eraring Power Station. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting maintenance activities by maintaining safe work areas, assisting trades and operational personnel, and ensuring housekeeping standards are upheld throughout the shutdown period.
About You
Previous experience working as a
Trades Assistant
within a heavy industry, mining, power generation, construction,



or shutdown environment
Strong commitment to workplace safety and housekeeping standards
Experience working in confined spaces and around heavy industrial equipment
Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment required to carry out assigned tasks
Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling duties
Team player with well-developed communication skills and a proactive attitude
Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical
Required Site Qualifications
Full working rights in Australia
Current Driver Licence
Construction White Card
Working Safely at Heights
Confined Space Entry (2-Day Course)
About Energy & Utilities
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.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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📌 Trades Assistant - Eraring (New South Wales)
🏢 Downer
📍 New South Wales