Trades Assistant

We currently have an opportunity for a Trades Assistant to join our Health and Education team at Southbank TAFE. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services. 

The role is Monday to Friday, no Weekend work!!!! 

What You’ll Do (key responsibilities) 

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including: 

• Perform both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks on buildings, structures, furniture and equipment. 

• General handyman duties; grounds; waste disposal and assisting where required the qualified trades persons on site. 

• Conduct scheduled inspections and servicing of equipment, fittings, and infrastructure as required. 

• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, and regulatory requirements.  

• Respond promptly to urgent requests as required and directed. 

• Maintain logs of completed work, inspections, and materials used. 

• Safely operate tools, machinery, and maintenance equipment. 

What You’ll Bring (experience required) 

Education & Qualification 

• Current Open Driver’s License  

• Current First Aid, CPR and LV qualifications  

• Elevated work platform (desirable) 

• Forklift – High risk works license (desirable) 

• Welding - Basic (desirable) 

• Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment (or willingness to obtain) 

Experience 

• The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of general repairs / maintenance, tools, and materials 

• Previous experience in maintenance or handyman roles (Commercial/Industrial/Healthcare setting preferred)  

• Painting, sanding, tiling, concreting (preferred) 

• Proven experience using hand tools and ability to weld 

• General hand with sound understanding of carpentry, electrical and plumbing basics 

• Experience with time management and prioritisation of workload 

• Proven experience communicating to employees all levels, customers and suppliers 

• Previous experience within a facilities management environment (desirable) 

Skills & Knowledge 

• Current knowledge of work health and safety and risk management principles and practices 

• Knowledge of current industry standards relevant to trades services operations 

• Highly developed customer service skills 

• Demonstrated commitment to principles of service quality improvement, continuous improvement and organisational development 

• Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication, follow policies, procedures and instructions 

• Ability to quote / estimate cost of works 

• Ability to work as part of a team and individually by developing good working relationships with team members and enjoys the company of others.  

• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure  

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.  

**Please note, as a prerequisite for this role candidates will be required to complete work rights check, pre-employment medical check, Working with Children Check, National Police History certificate and reference checks.  

Why Downer? 

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.  

What It Means to Belong at Downer 

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering: 

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.  

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career. 

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. 

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. 

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. 

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. 

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.   

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.  

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.  

How to Apply 
Click "APPLY" and please include your photo ID and any trade licences that you may have.