About the role

Fred NT is seeking an experienced Trade Assistant in Civil Plumbing or someone eager to learn to join us on a full-time basis, performing works within Indigenous communities across the top end of Northern Territory.

Key responsibilities
Assist with construction and installation of Water mains, sewer mains, including gravity and rising mains
Carry out water and sewer service installations to properties
Perform maintenance tasks such as repairing leaking water mains, unblocking sewers, and maintaining sewer ponds
Respond to water leak and plumbing-related call outs under panel contract agreements
Equip and maintain water bores, including bore augmentation and rising mains
Prepare and organize materials and equipment for transport to remote communities
Accurately record job progress and time sheets using an iPhone and ServiceM8
Collaborate effectively within a team to deliver both project-based and reactive works
Follow safety and operational procedures across various civil plumbing projects

About you
Minimum of 3 years' experience in civil or plumbing-related works is desirable
Current motor vehicle driver's licence
White Card (General Construction Induction)
Plumbing certificate or licence (required if employed in a plumber role)




Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team workplace
High-risk work licences (desirable but not essential)
HR (Heavy Rigid) driver's licence is an advantage
Confined space entry training completed within the last 12 months is desirable
First aid certification completed within the last 24 months is preferred
Willingness to learn and support a variety of project and maintenance tasks

Advantages
Additional training (confined space, first aid, forklift tickets, etc.) paid for by the business
Varied accommodation provided when out in communities
$75 overnight allowance

Salary package options

Flat rate from $40 - $50/hr + $75 overnight allowance

$35 - $45/hr for first 40 hours of the week, then any after this at 2x + $75 overnight allowance (e.g. 70-hour week with 7 nights away would earn 40x $40 + 30x $80 + 7x $75)

About us

Fred NT has been operating since 2000 with a close-knit and long-standing team, with most staff having been with us for 7 to 10+ years. We specialise in civil and plumbing work in Indigenous communities, with projects ranging from day trips to longer remote stays. Our in-house pilots and two company aircraft ensure rapid, reliable access to job sites.

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