Electrical Trade Assistant

THE OPPORTUNITY 

PHE Mining is currently seeking a highly motivated Trade Assistant to join our Bathurst team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is your opportunity to work with a safety-focused company while gaining experience in a mining environment. We encourage candidates from across Orange, Bathurst, and surrounding areas, as well as those willing to relocate, to apply.

PHE’s Bathurst operations undertakes works at Cadia mine, just outside of Orange, NSW. The role involves industrial electrical and instrumentation installations, plant maintenance, shutdowns, and general improvement works in both a surface and underground environment.

This is a local role, primarily Monday-Friday with excellent pay and consistent overtime.

ABOUT YOU

• You will have experience in trade assistant role (preferably electrical)
• Previous shutdown and mine site experiences would be desirable.
• Previous experience operating an EWP
• Hardworking with a positive commitment to safety

The successful candidate will have: 

• White Card (Construction card)
• Current C Class Driver's Licence
• Working at Heights - refresher must have been done in the past 18 months.
• High Risk Work License with WP class
• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical and police clearance.

ABOUT PHE GROUP & PHE MINING  

PHE Group is an electrical and instrumentation contractor with five specialist divisions and more than 50 years’ experience. From design and installation to commissioning, shutdowns and logistics, we deliver projects that last. 

With branches and projects across Australia’s key mining regions, we’re trusted to deliver where it matters most. 

With PHE Mining, our people contribute to projects that are central to Australia’s energy transition and the sustainable supply of critical minerals. Whether at the beginning of their careers or building on decades of experience, they are supported to learn, grow, and succeed. 

PHE Mining were recently recognised at both State and National levels. At the 2025 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards, we secured honours across the Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) and Industrial X-Large ($20M+) categories for BHP’s Carrapateena Hydrofloat and Underground Crusher 2.0 projects respectively. We also received the Perpetual Award – the judges’ highest accolade, reserved for the project they consider the standout submission across all categories – recognising excellence in safety, quality, innovation and culture. 

This success was followed by national recognition at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards, where PHE Group received the Industrial X-Large Project ($20M+) award for the Carrapateena Underground Crusher 2.0 project, and a Certificate of Commendation – Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) for the Carrapateena Hydrofloat project. These achievements highlight the calibre of our people and affirm the standards that guide our work across every division of PHE Group. 

Come be a part of that success. Join an award-winning team – and take your place in delivering projects that are shaping the future of Australia’s evolving sectors and the electrical industry.

ABOUT OUR PROCESS 

Applying for a role at PHE Group? Our website provides step-by-step instructions on your pathway into the business – including checklists to guide you in preparing for the interview process. See our website: www.phe.net.au/careers/recruitment-process 

We seek people who bring both capability and alignment with our values. To support this, our recruitment process includes a range of checks to confirm suitability for the role and workplace. These may include police and background clearances, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, right-to-work verification, reference checks, and other due diligence measures. 

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 

At PHE Group, diversity is core to how we build strong teams and deliver complex projects. Our workforce reflects the reality of a modern Australia – bringing together people across gender, culture, age, ability, career pathways, and global experience. This mix of perspectives leads to sharper thinking, stronger collaboration, and more resilient outcomes for our clients. 

This commitment was recognised at the 2025 NECA Excellence Awards, where PHE Group was recognised with the Leaders in Diversity (Business) award at both Queensland and National levels. These honours speak to the breadth of our approach – expanding participation for women in trade pathways, creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous engagement, welcoming global capability and embedding inclusive practices across our organisation. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer who are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible. If you require adjustments to support your application, we encourage you to reach out so we can ensure the process works for you.