Rigger at Downer Group

Hexham, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rigging, Site Rigging, Maintenance, Boilermaker support, Fitter support, Safety focus, Teamwork, Construction White Card, C Class Driver’s Licence, High-Risk Work Licence – RI, Working at Heights, First Aid, Confined Space, Gas Test Atmospheres, First Attack Fire Fighting

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Rigger to join our team based in Hexham, supporting a variety of maintenance projects around the Port of Newcastle. You’ll work alongside skilled boilermakers and fitters to carry out general site rigging and maintenance across client sites. If you enjoy hands‑on work, steady hours, and being part of a supportive crew, this is a great opportunity to step into a stable, long‑term role. What We’re Looking For You’ll be someone who puts safety first, works well in a team, and is confident with day‑to‑day rigging activities. To be successful, you’ll need: Mandatory: Construction White Card C Class Driver’s Licence High-Risk Work Licence – RI (Rigging) Working at Heights (valid within 2 years) Desirable: First Aid Confined Space (valid within 2 years) Gas Test Atmospheres First Attack Fire Fighting What We Offer Permanent, full-time employment with a well-known national employer Base Rate plus additional allowances including Site Worker Base, Vehicle allowance and Transport allowance Monday–Friday roster, home every night Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety Opportunities to work on varied projects across the Port of Newcastle area About Energy & Utilities Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans‑Tasman team delivering essential services that keep communities connected. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. How to Apply Please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted. Unsolicited Resumes Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes sent without prior engagement will be considered the property of Downer.

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Responsibilities

The Rigger will support a variety of maintenance projects around the Port of Newcastle, working alongside skilled tradespeople to carry out general site rigging and maintenance across client sites. This role requires hands-on work and adherence to safety protocols while performing day-to-day rigging activities.