Trade Assistant

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking safety and quality- conscious Trade Assistant to join the team. In this role, you will be working on a Monday-Friday roster based in Goulburn, NSW. We encourage candidates from Goulburn as well as nearby areas to apply.

In this role, you will:

• Support a high-profile project
• Benefit from ongoing training
• Repackage materials in crates
• Build timber crates for materials
• Participate in general labour tasks

We offer a competitive salary and allowances, with the opportunity to work alongside a high-profile project in a supportive and dynamic team environment. You will also benefit from ongoing training and career development.

ABOUT YOU

• You will have experience in a trade assistant role (preferred, but not essential)
• Hardworking with a positive commitment to safety
• Flexible attitude to work with all our crews

The successful candidate will have:

• White Card (Construction card)
• Current Unrestricted C Class Driver’s License 
• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical and police clearance.

 ABOUT PHE GROUP and PHE POWER & INFRASTRUCTURE

PHE Group is an electrical and instrumentation contractor with five specialist divisions and more than 50 years’ experience. From design and installation to commissioning, shutdowns and logistics, we deliver projects that last.

With branches and projects across Australia’s key regions, we’re trusted to deliver where it matters most.

Through PHE Power & Infrastructure, our people deliver electrical, instrumentation and automation services that keep essential infrastructure running – across energy, water and industrial sectors. From integrating renewables to executing large-scale upgrades and strengthening critical power resilience, we work closely with clients to keep complex programs moving. At every stage of their career, our people are supported to learn, grow and succeed, while gaining exposure to the projects shaping Australia’s future.

As part of PHE Group, our reputation is reinforced by recent recognition at both State and National levels. At the 2025 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards, we secured honours across the Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) and Industrial X-Large ($20M+) categories for BHP’s Carrapateena Hydrofloat and Underground Crusher 2.0 projects respectively. We also received the Perpetual Award – the judges’ highest accolade, reserved for the project they consider the standout submission across all categories – recognising excellence in safety, quality, innovation and culture. 

This success was followed by national recognition at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards, where PHE Group received the Industrial X-Large Project ($20M+) award for the Carrapateena Underground Crusher 2.0 project, and a Certificate of Commendation – Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) for the Carrapateena Hydrofloat project. These achievements highlight the calibre of our people and affirm the standards that guide our work across every division of PHE Group. 

Come be a part of that success. Join an award-winning team – and take your place in delivering projects that are shaping the future of Australia’s evolving sectors and the electrical industry. 

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

Applying for a role at PHE Group? Our website provides step-by-step instructions on your pathway into the business – including checklists to guide you in preparing for the interview process. See our website: www.phe.net.au/careers/recruitment-process

We seek people who bring both capability and alignment with our values. To support this, our recruitment process includes a range of checks to confirm suitability for the role and workplace. These may include police and background clearances, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, right-to-work verification, reference checks, and other due diligence measures.

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

At PHE Group, diversity is core to how we build strong teams and deliver complex projects. Our workforce reflects the reality of a modern Australia – bringing together people across gender, culture, age, ability, career pathways, and global experience. This mix of perspectives leads to sharper thinking, stronger collaboration, and more resilient outcomes for our clients. 

This commitment was recognised at the 2025 NECA Excellence Awards, where PHE Group was recognised with the Leaders in Diversity (Business) award at both Queensland and National levels. These honours speak to the breadth of our approach – expanding participation for women in trade pathways, creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous engagement, welcoming global capability and embedding inclusive practices across our organisation. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer who are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible. If you require adjustments to support your application, we encourage you to reach out so we can ensure the process works for you.