Trade Assistant General Hand

ABOUT THE ROLE The Perth Mint is seeking a reliable and hands‑on Trades Assistant to help maintain the high standards of our facilities and operations. In this role you’ll assist with servicing, maintenance, and general housekeeping of site buildings, grounds, plant and equipment. You’ll work alongside skilled tradespeople within the Facilities team to ensure the site remains safe, clean, functional and presentable. From supporting minor repairs and preventative maintenance to help keep our heritage‑listed premises in pristine condition your contribution will be essential to the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations. You’ll be expected to follow Gold Corporation procedures and comply with all relevant Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental (OHS&E) legislation. ABOUT US Welcome to The Perth Mint where golden career opportunities await. The Perth Mint is an iconic Western Australian organisation operating on a truly global scale. Situated in East Perth for over 125 years, The Perth Mint is a premier tourist destination, an award‑winning exporter and a key supplier of precious metals to markets throughout the world. There’s no organisation quite like it with a variety of roles available from engineers and chemists to artists and technicians. Foster your fascination and pride in our work. Get inspired everyday by the world‑class precious metal products we refine, design, produce and distribute all over the globe. Connect to the rich history of our industry in a workplace firmly rooted in the present as leaders in sustainability and inclusion. At The Perth Mint you’ll be supported in a diverse team where differences are celebrated and your well‑being matters. Striking the right work‑life balance with compassionate team benefits, and if your career goals change you’ll be empowered to change roles with training and internal mobility. Your role as a Trade Assistant will involve Help trades personnel (Electrical & Mechanical) with maintenance tasks as required. Complete daily routine rounds such as emptying cardboard cages, removing waste plastic containers, assisting with rubbish disposal and tidying designated areas. General repairs to toilet cisterns and pipe work – training to be provided. Pressure clean equipment and painting. Moving of office equipment and furniture and tidying/cleaning process areas prior to and on job completion. Collection of parts and materials from suppliers. General duties may require operating hand tools – training provided. Driving forklift, emptying skips, moving pallets and operating a EWP. Ensure own safety and health at work and avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of any other person through any act or omission at work. Complete daily work records and input relevant data on a computerised maintenance management system. We are looking for someone who has the following Previous experience in a similar trades or facilities support role. Basic knowledge of tools, equipment and safe work practices. The ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong work ethic with excellent time management. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Forklift licence (preferred). Our Benefits Flexible work including purchased leave, leave at half pay and access to pro‑rated long service leave. Paid and unpaid parental leave. Training and development. Competitive salaries and employee discounts. Charity and volunteer initiatives. Income protection after an accident or illness. Health and wellness programs including an Employee Assistance Program. Salary sacrifice superannuation contributions. So go on make your mark. If you are excited by this role and want to join the team at the iconic Perth Mint apply today. Applications close on 24 October 2025. The Perth Mint reserves the right to close applications prior to this date. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and pass our national security check. Our Commitment to Inclusion Inclusion is at the core of what we do. We are committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and all characteristics that make us unique as individuals. We encourage applications from a range of candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all gender identities, youth, seniors, the LGBTQI community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process are welcome to contact . To learn more about our diversity and inclusion initiatives please visit our website. Key Skills Restaurant Experience, Hospitality Experience, Assistant Manager Experience, Management Experience, Accounting, Conflict Management, Computer Literacy, Hotel Management, Leadership Experience, P&L Management, Supervising Experience, Restaurant Management Employment Type : Full‑Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 Monthly Salary : 65,000 – 70,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr