Mader Group is a leading heavy equipment maintenance provider, delivering specialist maintenance solutions to the mining and resources industry across Australia and internationally.

With a growing presence across the Northern Territory, we're looking for motivated and reliable Trade Assistants to join our team and support our experienced Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics on site.

If you're looking for a FIFO opportunity with a leading mining maintenance provider, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Working on a 2/2 FIFO roster from Darwin, you will assist our skilled tradespeople with general maintenance, servicing and repairs across a variety of heavy mobile mining equipment.

Your responsibilities will include

- Assisting Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics with maintenance, servicing and repairs.
- Cleaning and preparing tools, equipment and work areas.
- Assisting with workshop and field maintenance activities.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
- Following site safety procedures and supporting day-to-day maintenance operations.

What's on Offer?

- 2/2 FIFO roster – enjoy two weeks on, two weeks off!
- FIFO flights provided from Darwin.
- Competitive hourly rates.




- Opportunity to work across a variety of heavy mobile mining equipment.
- Work alongside highly experienced tradespeople.
- Long-term opportunities with Mader Group.
- Access to fantastic employee benefits and referral incentives.
- Be part of a well-established and growing mining maintenance company.

What You'll Bring

- Previous experience as a Trade Assistant, ideally within mining or heavy equipment maintenance.
- Mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand and power tools.
- Current manual driver's licence
- High Risk Work Licences such as Forklift (LF), Dogging (DG), Rigging (RB/RI) or EWP (WP) highly regarded but not essential
- Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets advantageous
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full Australian working rights.

Only shortlisted applicants with full Australian working rights will be contacted. Mader Group is an equal chance employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and people from all backgrounds.

📌 Trade Assistant (Darwin)
🏢 Mader Group
📍 Darwin