Trade Assistant

Job Type: Casual

Location: Darwin

Job Category: Pearling

Paspaley Pearls Group is a family-owned Australian group with a long-standing reputation as a pioneer of the South Sea pearling industry and a diversified portfolio spanning maritime, aviation, property, agriculture, and hospitality.

We seek experienced and reliable applicants for a Trade Assistant role based in East Arm NT. The trade assistant is responsible for assisting the fitters and engineers in the construction of purpose-built vessels used in our Pearling Operations.

The position is available on a 6 month casual contract with opportunity to extend for the right candidate, offering a unique entry-level opportunity within the Marine Engineering Industry.

This role includes responsibility for:

• Site Preparation: Setting up and cleaning workspaces
• Tool and Equipment Handling: Transporting materials, cleaning tools, and operating equipment.
• Safety Duties: Monitoring workspaces for hazards and complying with strict OH&S standards.
• General Assistance: Holding components, taking measurements, and executing servicing and overhauling of pearling equipment as directed.
• Other duties as directed by the Pearl Farm Engineering Manager and Re-fit Coordinator.

Desired Skills And Experience

The successful candidates must:

• Have reliable transport to TDZ, East Arm NT and hold a current driver’s license
• Hold a White Card (General Construction Induction Training card)
• Have Australian Citizenship or Residency with full work rights

Applicants with previous construction experience, forklift license and first aid qualification will be highly regarded.

All employees will be subject to a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing.

If you believe you have what it takes to be a successful Trade Assistant, please email your recent CV detailing your work history to the recruitment team via

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