Trade Assistant
Support qualified tradespeople on construction, shutdown and FIFO maintenance projects.
Estimated Salary: $85,000 - $130,000+ per year
What can I realistically earn as a Trade Assistant?
Typical Salary Range
$85,000 - $130,000+
per year, before tax
Typical Rosters
Industries
Career Growth
Starting Role
Trade Assistant
Next Role
Apprentice or Ticketed Operator
Advanced Role
Supervisor
Salary information is indicative only. Actual earnings depend on location, employer, experience, qualifications and market demand.
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Trade Assistants (TAs) work alongside qualified tradespeople. You will help with tools, materials, site prep and safety so the trade can focus on the skilled work.
- Assisting tradespeople with tools and materials
- Site preparation and clean-up
- Operating basic equipment
- Following work permits and safety procedures
- Pre-start meeting and JSA review
- Collect tools and materials for the trade
- Assist on the job throughout the day
- Pack up and clean the work area
- 2/1
- 8/6
- Shutdown rosters of 2-4 weeks
- Standing, lifting and climbing
- Working outdoors in hot conditions
- Comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces
- Monadelphous
- Civmec
- UGL
- BGC Contracting
- Decmil
Employer names are listed for general information. FIFO Go is not affiliated with these companies.
- White Card is essential
- Heights, Confined Space and Gas Test help on shutdowns
Excellent stepping stone. Opens up trades, shutdowns and high-paying ticketed roles.
- White CardLearn more
- Working At HeightsLearn more
- Confined SpaceLearn more
- Gas Test AtmospheresLearn more
- First AidLearn more
- Hands-on workers
- People wanting to learn a trade
- Shutdown workers
Can a TA become a tradesperson?
Yes. Many TAs build up experience and tickets and move into trade or operator roles.