The Opportunity
As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia's newest and most unique equipment, including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers and propulsion equipment.
An exciting opportunity exists for a qualifiedFitterto join our fun, collaborative and hardworking Defence Maintenance Contract team based atPuckapunyal, VIC.
Benefits
- Starting from $45.71 per hour + 12% super, with higher rates available based on Defence qualifications.
- Access Defence-recognised training, ongoing upskilling and structured pay progression linked to additional qualifications.
- Permanent full-time role, 38-hour week, Monday to Friday, with an early finish every Friday.
- Stable, long-term work within the Defence sector.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Ventia's Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies programs.
- Enjoy exclusive VenPerks discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia.
- All tools, PPE and uniforms provided, plus free on-site parking.
About the Role
As a Fitter, you will apply your trade skills and attention to detail to inspect, repair and recondition military hardware. Working closely with Defence personnel, you will provide embedded maintenance support during training activities, ensuring equipment is serviceable and training objectives are achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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 Defence bases across Victoria, assisting with armoury maintenance. All travel, accommodation and meals provided.
About You
- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Turning) or equivalent trade qualification.
- Strong aptitude for technology and computer-based systems.
- Hold a current Australian Driver's Licence.
- MR or HR Licence desirable.
- Physically fit and capable of undertaking hands-on mechanical work.
You must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.
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.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number:167487
