We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Trades Assistant / Labourer to join our Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands Remote Maintenance Services team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, variety and working outdoors. You'll support our tradespeople across a range of maintenance, repairs and minor project works, helping keep community housing and facilities safe, functional and well maintained. No two days are the same (yeah, yeah, all job ads say that, but it's true). One day you may be assisting with air-conditioning maintenance, the next helping complete landscaping works, supporting repairs, operating power tools or assisting a trade crew on a small project. All the while enjoying one of the most unique regions of Australia, somewhere that 99.9 of the population will never see.

Key Responsibilities
Assisting electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other trades Performing general labouring and maintenance tasks Assisting with air-conditioning maintenance Mowing, brush cutting and general grounds maintenance Tree trimming and vegetation management Unblocking drains and assisting with sewer maintenance Digging trenches and carrying out excavation by hand Operating and maintaining power tools and equipment Loading, unloading and moving materials Maintaining a safe and tidy worksite Building positive relationships with residents and stakeholders What You’ll Bring Current Driver's Licence (heavy vehicle licence would be good but it's not required) White Card (or ability to obtain) Work Safely at Heights certificate (within 2 years) Relevant tickets
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the merrier Experience in labouring, construction or maintenance environments Ability to perform physically demanding work Strong work ethic and willingness to learn Positive communication and teamwork skills Ability to work in remote locations and wide-ranging weather conditions (if you don't like the heat, we suggest you don't apply) National Police Check & Working With Children Check (we can assist with these) What We Provide All accommodation provided with travel paid for, work vehicle provided while on rosterand meal allowances provided Supportive team environment Opportunity to gain experience across multiple trades Competitive pay and supportive working environment Variety, autonomy and the chance to contribute to community outcomes Who This Role Would Suit This role would suit an experienced labourer, trades assistant or someone with maintenance experience who enjoys practical work, learning new skills and being part of a team that delivers important services to remote communities. You must have unrestricted Australian working rights. Diversity & Inclusion As much of our work is undertaken in APY Lands communities, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We welcome suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

📌 Trades Assistant (Adelaide)
🏢 NIT
📍 Adelaide