Trade Assistant

Join Ventia in a role that supports the maintenance and operational readiness of Australia's Defence Force. Ventia has exciting opportunities for Trade Assistants to join our Defence Maintenance Contract team based at HMAS Stirling, Garden Island WA . Working within the Torpedo Maintenance Facility, you will perform a variety of hands-on workshop, maintenance and logistical support activities, contributing to the maintenance and operational readiness of specialised Defence equipment.

Benefits

• $41.00 per hour (inclusive of allowances) + 12% super.
• Permanent full-time position offering excellent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday roster.
• Ongoing training, development and upskilling opportunities while working on unique Defence assets.
• Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• VenPerks: exclusive discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia across retail, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials.
• All tools, PPE, uniforms and on-site parking provided.

About The Role

• Assist tradespeople with maintenance and repair activities within the Torpedo Maintenance Facility.
• Operate plant, machinery and equipment where qualified and authorised.
• Perform manual labour and workshop support tasks associated with maintenance activities.
• Assist with tool, equipment and asset management activities.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and ensure work areas remain safe and organised.
• Support the team in delivering maintenance outcomes in line with safety, quality and Defence requirements.

About You

• Experience in a workshop, maintenance, trade assistant or similar hands-on environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Ability to perform physical and manual handling duties.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Current Dogging, Rigging, Crane and Forklift licences/tickets are highly regarded, or the willingness and ability to obtain them.
• Be willing and able to successfully complete all required pre-employment checks, including but not limited to a Police Check and medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing).

You must be an Australian Citizen and be able to maintain a current Defence Security Clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1). About Ventia As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

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Position Reference Number: 169034