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.

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.