Rope Access Technician - IRATA L2/L3

Meriton has designed, developed and built more than 80,000 award-winning apartments and some of the tallest residential towers across the east coast of Australia. Meriton offers sales, leasing and property management services, as well as the luxury hotel accommodation brand Meriton Suites with 23 locations nationwide.

Our Building Remediation division is growing, and we are looking for experienced IRATA-qualified Rope Access Technicians (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our dynamic team.

The Role:

As a Rope Access Technician at Meriton, you will be responsible for carrying out remedial and maintenance work across our high-rise portfolio.

This role combines advanced rope access techniques with specialist skills in building remediation, including glazing, rigging, waterproofing, leak detection, and façade work.

You will work as part of a highly experienced team, supported by strong leadership and a robust safety and compliance framework.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Sydney, with projects across the Greater Sydney area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely perform rope access tasks in compliance with IRATA protocols, Australian work health and safety regulations, and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct site assessments to identify remedial work and structural deficiencies.
• Carry out façade works, including but not limited to glazing, rigging, waterproofing, leak detection and rectifications, caulking, cladding, concrete and render patching, painting, and pressure washing.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, supervisors, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Maintain strict compliance with workplace safety procedures and Quality Assurance systems.
• Assist in rigging and lifting operations as required.

Required Skills and Experience:

• IRATA Level 2 or Level 3 certification 
• Proven experience in remedial and façade work on high-rise buildings.
• Basic Rigging or higher certification 
• Construction White Card 
• Work Safely at Heights certification
• Current First Aid and CPR certification 
• Expertise including but not limited to glazing, rigging, leak detection, waterproofing, cladding, caulking, concrete/render repairs, painting, and pressure washing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full Australian permanent working rights 
• Must pass pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and provide a clear criminal history check and two recent work references.

What We Offer:

• Full-time permanent role with immediate start available.
• Competitive salary based on experience plus overtime opportunities.
• Stable, long-term employment with a strong pipeline of projects.
• Excellent training, career progression, and professional development opportunities.
• Work with a highly respected and successful brand.
• Attractive benefits, including novated leasing and accommodation discounts

Recruitment Agencies: This role is not available for agency release. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted without express written consent from our HR Team.