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 - the more,



the merrier
Experience in labouring, construction or maintenance environments
Ability to perform physically demanding work
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in remote locations and varied 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 workplace
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.
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📌 Trades Assistant / Labourer - Maintenance - Apy Lands (Adelaide)
🏢 NIT
📍 Adelaide