Trade Assistant, (Electrical/Plumbing)

FIFO Trades Assistant

**Essential Services Remote Western Australia**

Location: Warburton and surrounding remote communities, WA
Roster: 15 days on / 13 days off

About Ngaanyatjarra Council Group

The Ngaanyatjarra Council Group (NCG) is a community-led organisation representing the interests of Traditional Owners, known as Yarnangu, across 11 communities in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands of central and Goldfields Western Australia. Each community is autonomous and separately incorporated.

Established in 1981, NCG employs more than 450 people and delivers a diverse range of services, including health, utilities, construction, employment, community development, retail, art centres and land management.

As one of Australia’s largest and most successful Indigenous organisations, NCG is committed to supporting its communities, respecting cultural heritage and creating opportunities for future generations.

The Opportunity

Ngaanyatjarra Council Group (NCG) is seeking a motivated and dependable FIFO Trades Assistant to join our Essential Services team, supporting the delivery and maintenance of critical infrastructure across remote Western Australian communities.

Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will contribute to the maintenance, repair and installation of essential services infrastructure, including water, wastewater and power systems.

This is an opportunity to develop practical skills, broaden your experience in essential services and play a meaningful role in supporting the wellbeing and sustainability of remote communities. You will work in a culturally rich environment where teamwork, respect and community connection are fundamental to everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Trades Support: Assist qualified tradespeople with maintenance, repairs and installations across essential services infrastructure.
• Tools and Equipment: Operate and maintain hand tools and basic equipment under appropriate supervision.
• Site Preparation: Prepare work areas, maintain clean and safe worksites, and assist with equipment transportation and logistics.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow workplace health and safety procedures and actively participate in safety briefings and site inductions.
• Documentation: Record completed work, monitor materials usage and communicate progress or issues to supervisors.
• Community Engagement: Interact respectfully with community members and support culturally appropriate service delivery.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who is practical, safety-conscious and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in supporting essential services in remote communities.

Essential attributes

• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• A willingness to learn and develop practical trade-support skills.
• An understanding of workplace health and safety principles, particularly in remote working environments.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work respectfully within diverse communities.
• A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel to remote locations.

Previous experience working in remote or Aboriginal communities will be highly regarded.

Qualifications and Licences

The following qualifications and tickets are desirable. Applicants who hold some, but not all, of these credentials are encouraged to apply.

• White Card
• First Aid and CPR
• Confined Space Entry, Gas Testing and Pit Rescue
• Low Voltage (LV) Rescue
• HR or HC driver’s licence, or willingness to obtain one
• Forklift, Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Crane or Hiab tickets
• Excavator competency
• Working at Heights

Working Conditions

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across remote communities while contributing to the delivery of essential infrastructure services.

Applicants should be comfortable with:

• A FIFO roster of 15 days on and 13 days off, with extended stays in remote communities.
• Physically demanding, outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Potential on-call responsibilities in response to operational and community service requirements.

What We Offer

Purpose-Driven Work

Be part of an organisation committed to supporting Aboriginal communities, strengthening local services and delivering outcomes that make a genuine difference.

Flights and Accommodation Provided

Travel and accommodation are provided, allowing you to focus on your r…