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Current Positions Available:
PLEASE NOTE: some of these positions may have recently been filled by employers & we have not been advised. To apply for these roles, please follow the links provided

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Maintenance Technician - Clayton, VIC
ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation)

  • Support groundbreaking research with your hands-on skills. 
  • Full-time role with strong team culture and work-life balance 
  • $35–$39/hr + 2-year contract 
 
Ready to work where cutting-edge science meets hands-on technical impact? 
If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to apply your skills in a meaningful way, this is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. You’ll be responsible for building maintenance, including painting, door repairs, and hardstand cleaning. 
 
Why You’ll Love This Role: 
  • Make an Impact – Directly support Australia’s leading scientific research 
  • Work-Life Balance – Full-time-time hours, Monday to Friday 
  • Be Valued for Your Skills – Use your trade skills across varied maintenance tasks, with room to learn and grow 
  • Collaborative Culture – Join a dynamic team of scientists, engineers, and tech pros 
 
Your Day-to-Day: 
  • Supervise and coordinate on-site repairs and maintenance 
  • Conduct inspections and address issues proactively 
  • Liaise with stakeholders to prioritise tasks 
  • Lead contractors through planning, safety checks, and final inspections 
  • Source materials, manage resources, and ensure safety standards 
 
To be successful you will have: 
  • A trade qualification (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical) 
  • Proven multi-skill maintenance experience (e.g. HVAC, repairs)  
  • Competence with forklifts, EWP, and cranes 
  • Strong time management and communication skills 
  • Contractor supervision experience 
  • Solid computer literacy (SAP a bonus) 
  • Required: Forklift, EWP, and crane licenses (yellow card/air con quals a plus) 
 
Security Clearance Requirements: MUST be an Australian Citizen 
This is more than a maintenance job — it’s a chance to support world-class science while advancing your own career. 
 
How to apply: 
  • Submit your up-to-date resume with covering letter addressing your suitability to the role against the above selection criteria. 
  • For any questions relating to this position, please contact Grace at [email protected]  
  • Click here to apply now: https://www.horner.com.au/jobview/maintenance-technician/d5acce45-16fc-4b93-a5e9-34823375f355/

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Applications for Essential Energy’s 2026 Apprenticeship Program are now open!
 
Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future. 
 
Apprenticeships are a four-year training program that combines on-the-job learning with formal study to support you in gaining a nationally recognised qualification, with a fantastic head start on your career as a tradesperson.
 
We have the following apprenticeship opportunities available in a variety of locations in 2026:
  • Powerline Worker
  • Powerline Worker (Female Identified)
  • Cable Jointer
  • Cable Jointer (Female Identified)
  • Zone Substation Electrical Technician
  • Zone Substation Electrical Technician (Female Identified)
 
We recognise the importance of an inclusive and diverse workforce and are proud to have 18 Female Identified* positions included in the 2026 Apprentice Intake.
 
*These are identified positions and applicants must identify as being female, in accordance with Essential Energy’s exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) (the “Act”) from sections 25 and 51 of the Act.  
 
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.  
 
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation. 
 
For information on our employee benefits (such as Fitness Passport, Apple, JB Hi-Fi and Dell Employee Purchase Programs and 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers) please visit our Employee Benefits page.
 
To apply or find our more information visit essentialenergy.com.au/careers
 
Applications close Sunday, 25 May 2025.

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POOL SERVICE TECHNICIAN –  Roxburgh Park, Melbourne VIC 

POOLS FOAM RUBBER -  Full Time

$75,000 to $90,000 per year

Pools Foam & Rubber, Roxburgh Park is an independent family-owned Pool & Spa retail & service business.  We take pride in providing our clients with an exceptional level of service and we value and appreciate the work and efforts of our staff to achieve this. 

We have a permanent full-time position for an experienced Pool Technician with a minimum of 3 years in the pool service industry.  The successful applicant with be provided with a vehicle and phone.

Duties include but not limited to:
  • Water analysis, cleaning, balancing swimming pools & spas
  • Must be experienced in Pipe work
  • Must have experience in pool system installations 
  • Media changes
  • Programming equipment and controllers
  • Equipment repairs, 
  • Quotations and sales of new equipment
  • Problem solving with an eye for detail
  • Occasional in-store counter service

To be a successful candidate you:
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years as a Pool Technician
  • Must be reliable, honest and motivated with a desire to grow knowledge
  • Must be able to work to a scheduled calendar
  • Make Punctuality a priority
  • Have excellent communication and customer service
  • Be professional with interpersonal skills to build respectful relationships with our clients and our team members.
  • Be physically fit as manual labour and lifting are part of the job requirements
  • Must hold a current Victorian Drivers' license 
  • Must be a permanent Australian citizen to apply for this position
  • Police check essential
 
For any pre-application inquiries about this role, please call Barry on:  0434 425 507
Ready to apply?:  Send your cover letter and resume to Debbie at: [email protected]

Please Note: Those meeting the criteria required will be interviewed as applications are received, so don’t hesitate to apply, as this role will close as soon as a successful candidate is found. 

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SENIOR MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - Clayton VIC

We are looking for an experienced technician who can work methodically with attention to detail.
Somebody with a machining background, such as Tool Maker or Fitter and Turner is a bonus.

About the Role:
  • 2-year max term role
  • Flexible full-time hours, Mon - Frid
  • Work on pioneering research projects and advancing technologies
  • Collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and knowledge exchange

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, maintain and commission complex mechanical systems to ensure new and existing mechanical systems are operating at required conditions
  • Design and fabrication of specialized mechanical equipment
  • Manage technical documentation, writing and developing SOP's and JSA/SWMS's
  • Liaise, collaborate and provide advice regarding mechanical systems and technical aspects for fabrication and servicing of equipment
  • Maintain mechanical workshop and laboratory equipment
  • Provide OHS/WHS advice on mechanical systems and processes
 
What We're Looking For:
  • A strong background in mechanical systems and precision engineering (e.g., Toolmaker or Fitter & Turner)
  • An “outside the box” thinker who loves innovative solutions
  • Methodical, detail-oriented approach
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment

Security Clearance Requirements: MUST be an Australian Citizen
How to apply:
  • Submit your up-to-date resume with covering letter addressing your against the above selection criteria.
  • For any questions, please contact Grace on (03) 8558 4444
  • Click here for more information

To solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, they understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender inclusive workforce.

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TECHNICIAN, MACHINE WORKSHOP
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Join a collaborative, hands-on environment where creativity and innovation thrive!
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We're seeking a team player passionate about making, skilled in fabrication tools, and eager to share expertise with students and staff.

You'll foster an inclusive space, support learning, refine equipment procedures, and uphold safety standards.

https://jobs.staff.unimelb.edu.au/ci/en/job/919254/technician-machine-workshop

Applications close: 09 Feb 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time​

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​BRISBANE METRO - HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANICS
 
Zero emission bus fleet, new technology, new Rochedale workshop, rapid future growth, great team, career progression – Apply Now
 
Are you ready to be part of a game-changing shift in the transport industry, contributing to sustainable transport solutions? 
 
Our mechanics agree that they love the safe and secure permanent working conditions, the great team they work with and the amazing career opportunities.
 
Rapid future growth, as our electric bus fleet grows, means we are upskilling our team, with access to the latest technology in our brand-new workshop in Rochedale, working on our new fleet of 60 HESS Bi articulated fully electric Metro vehicles.
 
Additional roles at Garden City, maintaining a fleet of 170 vehicles consisting of a mixture of compressed natural gas and diesel engine powered rigid, Tag steer and articulated buses. 
 
We are seeking motivated and experienced Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join us in paving the way towards a cleaner and more efficient public transportation system.
Benefits include:  
  • flexible shifts and attractive hours of work
  • uniforms and all PPE
  • free bus travel in Brisbane
  • health and wellbeing focus and offerings
  • family benefits that matter
  • career progression and professional development
  • depots with social spaces, onsite gyms and room to grow your career
  • generous leave arrangements including paid maternity, paternity, and carer’s leave 
  • access to 24/7 confidential employee assistance program service.
 
Permanent full time opportunities at Rochedale and Garden City, Immediate start available for suitable applicants.
 
Find out more about the position and apply now: https://www.livehire.com/job/brisbanecitycouncil/3R4R4


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2025 REFRIGERATION APPRENTICESHIP - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth
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Please click the image below, or use the QR to go through to read more and apply for these great roles.
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Below are some of the previous roles & organisations we've worked with. 
These positions have now closed or been filled & we thank these organisations for their support.

TRAIN DRIVER TRAINEESHIPS – ADELAIDE
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Keolis were taking on people interested in becoming a Train Driver.
No experience necessary. ​
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Newcrest Mining

Had 4 great roles to become part of the large-scale underground development project at Cadia, Australia’s biggest underground gold mine.
  • Development Charge Up Operator
  • Jumbo Operator 
  • Civil Service Operator and a 
  • Loader Operator
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ENDEAVOUR ENERGY

We advertised the 2021, 2022 & 2023 Apprenticeship intake positions for Endeavour Energy.
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Multiple Roles in Kwinana WA
  • Multiple Trade Assistant Positions
  • Numerous Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Roles
  • Supervisor - Cylinder Driver 
  • Electrical Instrumentation Technicians 
  • Mechanical Fitters 
  • Heavy-Duty Transport Mechanic
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ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (PART TIME) - Banksmeadow, Sydney
Park Agility are experts in Car Parking Guidance Systems (PGS), precinct signage solutions, and parking technology integration and support. 100% Australian owned and operated, established 6 years ago. The demand for our solutions is growing strongly and so is our team. 
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We've assisted the Antarctica Project recruitment for the past 3 years and have recently advertised 150 positions vacant for their upcoming 2021 intake. Unfortunately these roles are now closed, but keep an eye out next years intake advertised early January. Hello Penguins - what an experience!
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Shape Australia
Shape had Site Supervisors Roles going in Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney 
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Vegetation Inspectors (x6) - Greenway South    Sorry, these roles were filled
Evoenergy had 6 rare opportunities for people to join their team as Vegetation inspectors
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Woolworths - General Maintenance Technician - QLD    This role was filled
Woolworths had a role providing in-house non-urgent building and shopfitting maintenance type works logged by their stores. With a focus on conducting routine checks and audits, providing these maintenance works with efficiency, cost effectiveness and safety.
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Offsite Repair Coordinator - Kwinana WA   This role was filled
Westfarmers welcome people with different skills, and life experiences and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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ActewAGL has had multiple positions available       These roles were filled
  • Qualified Electricians (4 positions available) in the ACT
  • ​Solar and Energy Storage Technicians - (multiple roles) CANBERRA ACT
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Australian Antarctic Program:  Live and work in Antarctica 
 
We've assisted the Australian Antarctic Program in their recruitment for the past 3 years.
If you want to live & work in 1 of the most amazing parts of the planet, you could become one their next expeditioners. They usually advertise new roles for the next year around Dec - Jan each year, so keep your eyes on this page & on our Facebook page for notifications. 
This is led by the Australian Antarctic Division of the Department of the Environment and Energy.
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Ausgrid had a number of Electrotechnology Apprenticeships & Business Traineeships across the Sydney East, South West and Hunter regions of NSW for commencement in Jan 2019. 
Applications Closed for these roles on 14 December 2018
​​These roles were filled
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Fire & Rescue NSW is a world-class emergency service organisation.
​They were looking for community-minded, widely-skilled, team players to join its ranks.

Applications closed: 19 Nov 2018                  These roles were filled
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Evoenergy                 Sorry these roles have been filled
Evoenergy recently advertised multiple roles with us for the ACT:
  • Scheduling Review Manager &
  • Electrical Fitter
  • Electricians, Line workers & Dual Trades
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BSA | Foxtel, Sydney
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BSA were looking to train the next generation of Communications Technicians
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Jims Mowing 
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​Jims Mowing were looking for an experienced gardener/horticulturist/landscaper to join their growing business and provide garden maintenance services, and soft landscaping to a variety of customers including domestic, body corporate and commercial.
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Galaxy City Constructions in Victoria were looking for people in June
  • Painter
  • Carpenter
  • Electrician & Apprentice Electrician
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Chesterfields / John Deer were recruiting for 3 country positions 
  • Parts Sales Consultant – Maternity Leave Contract - Coonamble
  • Service Supervisor / Foreman – Warren NSW
  • Field Service Technician - Relocate to Goondiwindi​
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Downer were recruiting for Victoria’s biggest ever train order & looking for:
  • Production Staff: Trade Assistants, Electrical & Mechanical Trades  &
  • Maintenance & Manufacturing Opportunities in Qualified Trade & Semi-Skilled Roles.
  • ITS Technician  FT - Sydney NSW ​
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​​Maintenance Plumber - Sydney                Sorry, this jobs been filled!

​Well established Australian Plumbing company that has been trading for over 20 years, they pride themselves on offering high quality service to their corporate and blue chip clients throughout Sydney. Because of continued growth they are requiring highly motivated Maintenance Plumbers to join their growing team.
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CSBP are often hiring & have had multiple roles available based in Kiwana WA since 2018 for:
  • Maintenance Planner - this position is closed on 21st October 2020
  • Process Technician - this position also closed on 18th October 2020
  • Mechanical Fitter -  Sorry, this jobs been filled!
  • Electrical and Instrumentation Technician     Sorry, this jobs been filled!
  • Electrical and Instrumentation Team Leader  Sorry, this job closed March 2018
  • Electrical and Instrumentation Technician     Sorry, this job closed April 2018
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Thales had the following positions vacant:  These positions were advertised in Nov/Dec
  • Production Tradesperson, Electrical – Benalla, Victoria
  • ​Production Team Leader – Benalla, Victoria
  • Pipe Fabricator Apprentice - Garden Island Sydney
  • Sheetmetal Apprentice - Garden Island Sydney
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GPS Telematics - ​Field Technician    This position has now closed.

Do you…love working on trucks, buses & cars? Love new technology & interacting with people?
This company partners with national companies to install the latest advanced technology in driver fatigue & fleet management systems. 
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Maintenance Planner Position    Sorry this role has been filled

Part of the Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) Division, our Sodium Cyanide business manufactures and supplies sodium cyanide to the Western Australian and international gold mining sector through Australian Gold Reagents Pty Ltd (AGR), our 75% joint venture with Coogee Chemicals.
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Multiple Roles with The Australian NAVY:    Sorry these 2 roles have been filled
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  • Marine Technician
  • Electronics Technician
  • Marine Technician Submariner​
  • ​Electronics Technician Submariner​
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Icon Water has advertised multiple roles available:         Sorry these 2 roles have been filled
  • 2 x Non – Trade Labourer Positions
  • 7 month and 12 month positions available
  • Instrumentation & Control Tradesperson  
  • 4 Labourers positions available
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ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP - BRISBANE BASED    Sorry, this jobs been filled! 
• Nationally recognised qualification
• Work a 9 day fortnight (5 days one week, 4 days the next week)
• Tools and uniforms provided
• Excellent career opportunities

This position has now been filled, but keep checking back for more positions like it.
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NEWCASTLE TRADE ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES   Sorry, this jobs been filled!
Responsible for ensuring the reliability & safety of Aurizon’s rolling stock fleet in NSW, by effectively maintaining & repairing locomotives, wagons & associated components.
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