Fitter – Defence

Join Ventia in a role which keeps the Australian Defence Force’s wheels turning!

A great opportunity for a Fitter to join our fully geared Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Wallangarra, near Stanthorpe QLD.

As a Fitter you will use your highly detailed workmanship to inspect, repair, and recondition military hardware. As a qualified Fitter and Armourer or Fitter and Turner, it will be your responsibility to provide direct embedded support and teamwork with Defence and Defence training activities to ensure hardware is functional and training objectives are achieved.

Benefits

• $35.73 per hour
• Work 38 hours per week Monday to Friday and finish at 12 pm on Fridays
• Training & Upskilling provided
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Work on unique Defence vehicle and assets
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• All tools, PPE and Uniforms provided
• On-site Parking

About the role

• Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on military hardware and Defence armaments
• Safely operate machinery to repair, manufacture or modify required parts
• Certify plant and equipment as serviceable and fit for purpose
• Provide occasional support to various Defence Bases across the state assisting with Armory maintenance. All travel, accommodation and Food paid for!

About you   

• Possess a Trade Certificate III Engineering Mechanical (Fitter & Turner) or Certificate III Engineering Mechanic (General Fitter)
• Hold valid Australian Driver’s License
• MR of HR License – Desirable
• Physically fit and enjoy hands-on work
• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia’s newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.

Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply for job’ button found on this page to submit your application. Feel free to contact me on shardae.farmer@ventia.com (with an updated copy of your CV attached) if you have any questions.

**Please note, shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

Position Reference Number: 160849

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