Solar Trade Assistant

RAA Solar & Battery is one of South Australia’s largest providers of solar energy solutions for both residential and commercial customers. Not just an installer of solar panels and batteries, we offer an integrated approach that encompasses consulting, energy procurement, EV charging and more.

Challenge yourself and make a difference – it all starts here. Our Trade Assistants are responsible for the installation of solar panels within the residential and commercial energy sector. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the fight against climate change whilst advancing your career in the energy sector. 

As an integral part of our business, it will be your responsibility to: 

• Instal solar panels to meet the expectations of members within a timely and professional manner
• Scope and assess job sites to understand and mitigate any risks prior to commencing work
• Plan to meet all job targets within required timeframes
• Deliver exceptional and professional service to members and internal/ external customers
• Actively participate in monthly team meetings

About you 

You are someone with a strong sense of confidence and motivation, who enjoys contributing to a team that aims for member satisfaction.  Specifically, we're looking for individuals with:

• Current South Australian light vehicle licence
• Current White Card, Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platform qualifications preferred not essential
• Experience installing solar panels will be highly regarded however not essential 
• A proactive approach to carry out jobs and work under limited supervision
• Ability to cope with tight work deadlines and conflicting priorities

If you're a motivated individual who thrives in a high-performance culture and is passionate about making a difference, we can't wait to welcome you. Together, we'll work towards a brighter, sustainable future—one solar panel at a time.

About us

We’re proud to be one of South Australia’s most iconic brands, trusted by members for more than 120 years. SA born-and-bred, RAA might be best known for our road service and insurance products, but we’re excited to be continuously diversifying to better help our members and community. 

Our goal? To make life better for South Australians. That’s why we’re proud to offer a range of services to our 820,000+ members, including travel, energy, solar and battery, electric vehicle charging, our RAA Rewards program and more. With motoring still a priority, we’re just as passionate as we were in 1903 about road safety, advocating for a safer SA into the future. 

We’re also one of the state’s largest employers, with more than 1300 employees working across our local sites at Mile End, RAA Place (CBD) and Adelaide Airport and our many retail and travel shops. With new office spaces in the city and city fringe in the works, and a buzzing people-first culture, we’re proud to be the State’s #1 Employer Brand.

Benefits 

We love our people at RAA and believe our employees should be rewarded for being a part of the RAA family. Some of our employee benefits include:

• Free RAA premium road service
• Access to our RAA Rewards Program  
• Generous discounts on all RAA products
• Flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities and a Study Support Program
• Wellbeing facilities and Corporate Health Insurance Plan

How to apply

To be part of something bigger and work for a passionate South Australian organisation with members at heart click ‘Apply’ to submit your application.

You'll need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia and we'll also need you to undertake a police check before you can work with us at RAA. 

We are committed to building a workplace that’s diverse and inclusive, where employees are embraced for their unique qualities and valued for their contributions. We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace brings out the best in everyone and helps us to give our members better service. That's why we encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, First Nations Peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Required Experience