Telecommunications Trades Assistants & Operators

Trades Assistants and Excavator Operators – DIDO | Bairnsdale to Orbost VIC | National Fibre Project

Location: Between Bairnsdale and Orbost, VIC (travel required)
Contract Duration: 1 May – 31 July 2025 (3-month contract)
Roster: 10 days on / 4 days off | 10–12 hour shifts
Pay Rates:

• Trades Assistants: $32–$36 per hour
• Machine Operators: $36–$38 per hour

About the Project:
OSOS Alliance and our client welcome you to one of the most significant infrastructure upgrades in the country — the Inter-Capital Fibre (ICF) project. This national fibre optic rollout will connect capital cities to remote communities with ultra-fast, high-capacity cable. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of something that will shape Australia’s digital future. 

Role 1: Trades Assistant (TA)
You’ll be the hands and feet on the ground — supporting the physical rollout of fibre optic infrastructure and assisting wherever needed to keep things moving.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the installation of optical fibre cables and marker posts
• Manual handling and hauling of fibre cable
• Potholing, locating services, and basic site works
• Fence repairs and general ground labour
• Supporting machine operators and supervisors on site

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card)
• VOC for Excavator (you must be able to operate one when required)
• RII Excavator accreditation
• Physically fit and capable of working long hours outdoors
• Willingness and ability to work away from home on a set roster

Desirable Qualifications (Preferred but not essential):

• HR (Heavy Rigid) Truck Licence
• Pit, Pipe & Cable Hauling training
• Certificate in locating underground services
• Senior First Aid
• Level 2 Traffic Management
• Asbestos Awareness
• Dogman/Rigger tickets

This role is ideal for individuals looking to work hard, learn on the go, and support a fast-paced civil project with national impact.

Role 2: Machine Operator – Excavator (Experienced Only) This is not a trainee position. We’re after experienced operators who know their way around tight digs, live services, and safety-critical environments. If that’s you, read on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excavator operation for trenching and fibre cable installation
• Potholing and service identification
• Operating in close proximity to live assets and underground infrastructure
• Coordinating with ground crews and site supervisors
• Routine equipment checks and maintenance

Mandatory Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience as an Excavator Operator in civil or fibre projects
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• White Card (Construction Induction)
• VOC and RII for Excavator
• Ability to work independently and under supervision in remote areas
• Comfortable travelling and staying away from home for work stints

Desirable Qualifications (Highly Regarded):

• HR Truck Licence
• Fibre Pit and Pipe/Cable Hauling experience
• Service locating experience
• First Aid, Working at Heights, and Traffic Management tickets
• Asbestos Awareness and Rigger/Dogman certification

If you’re confident behind the controls and want to be part of something bigger than the job site, this one’s for you.

What is Provided for Both Roles:

• Accommodation during rostered work periods (if not local)
• Transport between accommodation and job site
• A positive, team-oriented culture led by supportive field supervisors
• Standard pre-employment medical screening

Note: Travel between your home and the accommodation is your responsibility (no KM reimbursement). 

About OSOS Alliance: OSOS Alliance is an off branch of PRM Management Group, and we are passionate about building sustainable, long-term partnerships across the mining, resources, energy, and civil construction industries. Join a company that values people, performance, and professionalism.

Ready to roll up your sleeves?
Apply Now and start your journey with OSOS Alliance today!