Trade Assistant - Bays U3 Major

• Casual Opportunity: DIDO outage role at Bayswater Power Station (Muswellbrook, NSW)
• Roster: Monday to Saturday | Day & Night shifts | 11-hour shifts
• Pay & Benefits: 
  • Competitive EBA rates
  • 25% casual loading
  • Overtime penalties (from base rate)
  • Project uplift + site allowances
• Additional Support: 
  • Be part of a supportive team delivering Downer’s major Bayswater outage
  • LAFHA or accommodation + meal allowance provided for eligible distant workers

The Opportunity

Downer’s Energy & Utilities division is seeking casual outage personnel to support the 2026 Bayswater Power Station outage, commencing approximately September 2026.

This outage will involve delivery of mechanical and project services, including:

• Pressure piping replacements
• Ducting patch repairs
• Damper installations

How to Apply

To express your interest in the 2026 Bayswater Outage, click “Apply Now” and follow the prompts. Please upload the following documents with your application:

• Current resume
• Valid passport or full birth certificate
• Driver’s licence (front and back)
• White Card (front and back)
• Working at Heights certification ( within 3 years)
• High Risk Work Licence (if applicable)
• Trade qualifications or certifications (if applicable)

(For ALL Trade Assistants and Confined Space / Hole Watch and Peggy roles)

Applicants must hold a 2-day Confined Space certification, including:

• MSMPER200 – Work in accordance with an issued permit
• MSMWHS201 – Conduct hazard analysis
• RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces
• MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres
• MSMPER202 – Observe permit work
• RIIRIS201E – Conduct local risk control

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is a leading trans-Tasman provider of integrated services that connect communities to essential infrastructure. We deliver end-to-end solutions across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors — supported by specialist engineering expertise, OEM partnerships, and highly skilled trades teams.

Diversity & Inclusion

Downer is proud to be an inclusive employer that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage applications from all individuals and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.