Riverina & surrounds
Murray River, Edward River, Wagga Wagga, Hay, Bland, Griffith, Lachlan, Leeton and Narrandera.
Now seeking contractors across NSW
The work is secured.Bring your crew.
Gridwork has secured SHEPI air conditioning and energy efficiency works. We’re looking for licensed trade crews and specialist contractors to deliver allocated work packages in occupied homes across NSW.
Contractor work packagesGridwork Group / NSW
Single trade or complete property packagesFour NSW delivery zonesDefined scopes and accepted ratesPerformance based payment categories
The project. The opportunity.
You know your trade.
We want to know your capacity.
Gridwork is the head contractor for these Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI) works. We’re bringing together crews that can install, upgrade, reinstate and finish each allocated property properly.
You can put forward one trade, several trades or a complete property team. Tell us where you work, how many crews you can commit and when you can mobilise.
Contract directly with Gridwork. Work to an approved scope.
Trades and crews we’re looking for
Find your trade.
See where you fit.
Core installation crews and supporting trades, working together to complete each approved property package.
Air conditioning & refrigeration crewsInstallers, service technicians and recovery crews.
Supply and installation, or installation only, of approved reverse cycle split systems. We also need capability for existing system assessments, servicing and approved decommissioning.
- Room measurement, sizing, installation and commissioning.
- Wired controllers, refrigerant recovery and disposal evidence.
- Relevant NSW air conditioning and refrigeration licence, Refrigerant Handling Licence and applicable ARC authorisations.
Electrical contractorsAC circuits, switchboards, ceiling fans and LEDs.
Licensed electrical crews for the supply, protection and connections behind the energy upgrade works.
- Dedicated AC circuits, isolators, protection and labelling.
- Ceiling fan installations, concealed wiring and wired controls.
- Approved LED work, testing and Certificates of Compliance for Electrical Work.
Level 2 electriciansService isolation and approved supply upgrades.
Specialist electrical capability for approved service work that sits outside the standard installation crew’s scope.
- Service fuse cabling upgrades and isolation.
- Reconnection, reenergisation and required service notices.
- Earthing work associated with the approved upgrade.
Carpenters, plasterers & paintersPut the home back together after the installation.
Building crews that can complete the associated repairs and leave a finished property, rather than a list of return visits.
- Wall and ceiling patching, sheeting and joint finishing.
- Cornice, skirting, architraves and ceiling fan supports.
- Preparation, matching paint and approved reinstatement.
Bricklayers & roofersClose openings. Reinstate walls and roofs.
Approved building work arising from old equipment removal and new installations.
- Brickwork repairs following wall unit or heater removal.
- Roof tile replacement and adjustment where required.
- Weatherproof reinstatement of affected roof and wall openings.
Gas fittersApproved gas heater decommissioning.
Suitably licensed gas trades for safe isolation and termination of gas services when an existing heater is approved for removal.
- Disconnect and safely cap affected gas supplies.
- Coordinate heater removal with electrical and building crews.
- Complete the approved scope and required records.
Door seal & draught proofing installersFit the approved measures neatly and permanently.
Crews for approved external door seals and instructed wall vent covers.
- Automatic door seals fixed with screws.
- Neat, permanently fixed vent covers where allocated.
- Check door operation and capture completion photographs.
Ceiling insulation installersApproved work in cold climate properties.
The schedule includes R4.0 ceiling insulation for cold climate properties where specifically allocated.
- Supply and installation between ceiling joists.
- Suitable roof cavity safety and electrical isolation controls.
- Associated waste removal and property evidence.
Asbestos specialistsLicensed removalists, assessors and hygienists.
Specialist support for approved asbestos interfaces, testing, controlled penetrations or removal, and independent monitoring or clearance where required.
- Hold the licences and competencies relevant to the allocated activity.
- Provide applicable monitoring, clearance and disposal records.
- Work only to the authorised scope and project safety controls.
Scaffolding, glazing & flooring crewsSupporting trades for property specific work.
Supporting contractors for the additional items identified in the schedule, when required by an approved property work order.
- Compliant scaffold erection, dismantling and access support.
- Approved sash, glass and window reinstatement.
- Carpet, vinyl and other allocated flooring repairs.
Can your team cover the whole property?
Crews with several trades can put forward a complete property package. Identify the work you perform directly and any proposed subcontractors.
Supporting work is allocated only where required. No contractor is expected to perform licensed work outside its authorisations. The approved work order defines the package.
From introduction to mobilisation
Tell us your trade.
Show us your capacity.
Let’s plan the work.
We’re looking for realistic commitments: the crews you can supply, the places you can cover and the work you can finish to the required standard.
Your trade. Your regions. Your available crews.
- 01 /
Introduce your business
Tell us your trades, base location, delivery regions, crew capacity and earliest mobilisation date.
- 02 /
Confirm capability and scope
Provide licences, insurance, relevant experience and referees. Discuss the package, delivery method, rates and any declared exclusions.
- 03 /
Complete onboarding
Agree the subcontract particulars, crew supervision, safety documents, inductions and project system training before field mobilisation.
- 04 /
Deliver and close out
Complete the allocated works, commissioning, certificates, photographs and resident handover. Submit complete records with your claim.
Working in occupied homes
Your workmanship includes your conduct.
Respectful communication, property protection and resident privacy are essential.
48 hours
Planned appointment notice
Follow the project appointment process, with at least 48 hours notice unless another lawful arrangement is approved.
Finish properly
Work and evidence together
Leave each visit safe and clean. Complete commissioning, resident demonstration and property records.
The delivery standard
Good work.
Complete records.
No loose ends.
Your crew needs to deliver both the installation and the records that verify it. Allow for commissioning, certificates, photographs and defect resolution as part of the package.
5 years
Minimum AC manufacturer warranty
2 years
Minimum AC workmanship warranty
3 years
Minimum ceiling fan equipment warranty
Minimum warranty requirements specified for the SHEPI works.
Safety before work starts
Property specific risk assessments, competent personnel, relevant licences and safe work controls.
Quality at every stage
Inspection and test plans, approval points, commissioning and a clear process for resolving defects.
Evidence linked to the property
Photographs with dates and locations, model and serial details, electrical certificates and handover records.
Responsible environmental controls
Licensed refrigerant handling, waste separation, lawful disposal and recycling evidence where required.
SHEPI delivery regions
Where can your
crew deliver?
Choose the regions your team can realistically cover. Let us know your base, travel limits and whether you can operate crews in more than one zone.
Indicative SHEPI program: 1,473 properties across four zones. These are planning quantities, not guaranteed allocations to any contractor.
Newcastle & coastal regions
Newcastle, North Coast, Brisbane Waters and the Central Coast.
Northern Rivers
Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore and Richmond Valley.
Southern NSW
Cootamundra and Queanbeyan.
Before your crew starts
A capable crew.
A clear agreement.
We’ll assess the fit between your resources and the allocated work. Your business contracts with Gridwork, with scope, rates and delivery expectations agreed through the contractor process.
Put your crew forwardHave these ready for review
Relevant company and trade licences, individual worker licences and refrigerant authorisations where applicable.
Current insurance evidence: $20 million public liability per occurrence, workers compensation as applicable and vehicle cover for project vehicles.
Relevant occupied housing experience, three recent project references, crew structure and supervision.
WHS procedures and SWMS, quality checks, environmental controls and property evidence capability.
A realistic mobilisation plan, complete pricing, declared assumptions and proposed subcontractors.
Documents are reviewed through the contractor onboarding process. Send an introduction first; the team will confirm what is needed for your package.
Payment terms that recognise performance
The contractor conditions provide a standard 30 day term, with shorter categories available at Gridwork’s discretion based on delivery, quality, compliance and documentation.
Gold7 days
Silver14 days
Bronze21 days
Standard30 days
The applicable category and payment terms are governed by your executed subcontract and may be reviewed. The conditions also specify 2.5% retention for performance, defects and recalls, released under the subcontract terms.
Work is allocated by approved package, property and region. Volumes depend on the program, access, capacity and performance. An introduction is the start of a contractor assessment, not a guaranteed allocation.
Contractor questions
Know the package
before you commit.
Has Gridwork secured the project?
Yes. Gridwork has secured the SHEPI air conditioning and associated energy efficiency works and is seeking contractors to carry out allocated packages. You would contract with Gridwork, rather than bid for the head contract.
Can I put forward just one trade?
Yes. Introduce your business for a specific trade, several trades or a complete property package. State what you perform directly, your available crews, preferred regions and any proposed subcontractors.
Do I need to supply the equipment?
Supply and installation, and installation only, are both identified in the work packages. The team will confirm who supplies equipment and materials for your allocation. Do not assume a supply arrangement before agreeing the scope and rates.
Are supporting trades needed at every property?
No. Gas decommissioning, insulation, asbestos work, scaffolding and building repairs are property specific and require an approved allocation. Electrical and refrigerant activities must be performed by appropriately licensed personnel.
How are rates and payment agreed?
Rates are agreed through the contractor process and should include the ordinary costs of delivering the specified item. Claims need the required supporting work and evidence records. Standard payment is 30 days; shorter performance categories are discretionary. The executed subcontract governs the applicable terms and retention.
What should I send first?
Send your business name, trade capability, contact details, preferred zones, available crews and earliest start date. Mention relevant occupied housing experience. The form below sends your introduction directly to the Gridwork project team.
Put your crew forward
Tell us what you do.
And where you
can get to work.
A strong introduction is practical. Your trade, your regions, your people and your availability. Give the project team enough detail to discuss the right package.
Gridwork contractor project teamoz.kasli@adboosta.com.au
Oz KASLI, Project Team Lead
A useful introduction includes:
Business and trade licences, occupied housing experience, crew structure and travel limits. Have your insurance and references ready for the next conversation.