Pipelayer

About the role

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-focused Pipelayer to join our Canberra team. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you’ll work on delivering critical underground infrastructure across the ACT and surrounding regions. You’ll be part of a crew building essential utility networks that keep communities running.

If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a strong team, and seeing the results of your work on the ground—this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities include

• Construct and install underground pipework and mains
• Read and interpret construction plans and drawings
• Work alongside surveyors to ensure accurate alignment
• Liaise with builders, plumbers, utility providers, and property owners
• Collaborate with internal teams including schedulers, field officers, and construction leaders

Roster: Monday to Friday with ad-hoc weekend work as required.

Culture & Benefits

•  Access to novated leasing, electric vehicle subscription options and corporate discounts on vehicle purchases
• Work with modern trucks and state-of-the-art EWPs, tools, and equipment
• Supportive team environment with a strong depot and social culture
• 20 days annual leave plus 10+ days personal leave
• Help drive Australia’s net zero future by delivering critical infrastructure projects that shape the energy and utilities industry

 About You

• Experience in pipe laying, trenching, excavation, and backfilling
• Hold relevant tickets: White Card, Traffic Management, Asbestos Awareness
• Excavator and/or HydroVac experience (desirable)
• MR/HR licence (advantageous)
• Reliable, safety-focused, and a strong team player
• Comfortable working outdoors and across different sites

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

We know Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply today, you belong here.