Trades Assistants

We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have multiple opportunities available for Trades Assistants / Carpenters to join our Defence division and support with this contract. These are permanent full-time positions based at key sites across the Northern Territory including Darwin, Robertson and Tindal.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.

• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

You will support qualified tradespeople by performing a variety of manual tasks across construction, maintenance, or industrial sites, or deliver carpentry and general maintenance services across bases.

Your key responsibilities may include:

• Assisting tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing materials.

• Preparing and cleaning work areas, ensuring tools and equipment are ready for use.

• Performing general maintenance tasks including patching, painting, tiling, and minor plumbing work.

• Loading, transporting, and organising materials and supplies on-site.

• Operating basic hand and power tools under supervision.

• Performing general labouring duties including lifting, digging, and site clean-up.

• Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a construction, maintenance, or industrial environment. 

• Hands-on exposure to assisting qualified trades such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers, or landscapers, or be a qualified Carpenter.  

• Familiarity with using basic hand and power tools. 

• Experience performing manual labour tasks such as lifting, digging, or site clean-up.  

• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work safely on active job sites. 

• Experience working as part of a team in fast-paced or physically demanding settings.

• White Card.

We strongly encourage anyone working in this role to apply.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so please don't hesitate to apply

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email

If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.