Join Ventia on the Defence Maintenance Contract in a hands-on role supporting the maintenance and readiness of critical Defence assets.
Based atRoss Island Barracks, South Townsville, theTradesperson Assistantwill support marine maintenance operations, assisting with a diverse range of tasks associated with the service, repair and refurbishment of Defence assets. Working alongside skilled trades personnel, you'll primarily support activities within the Paint and Blast Workshop, while contributing to broader workshop and maintenance operations.
Benefits
- $35.40 per hour + 12% Super.
- Permanent full-time position offering excellent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday roster and an early finish on Fridays.
- Training and upskilling opportunities, including the opportunity to obtain additional licences and tickets relevant to the role.
- Work on unique Defence vehicles and 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 in retail, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials.
- Tools of trade, uniforms, PPE and free on-site parking provided.
About the Role
- Assist trades personnel with maintenance, repair and workshop activities.
- Support operations within the Paint and Blast Workshop, including surface preparation, blasting and painting activities.
- Assist with maintenance and refurbishment tasks across a range of Defence assets.
- Carry out general workshop housekeeping and ensure work areas remain safe and organised.
- Support stores and material handling activities as required.
- Operate plant and equipment where appropriately trained, licensed and authorised.
- Follow all safety, environmental and quality processes and procedures.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience working in an automotive, industrial, heavy vehicle, mining, Defence or similar workshop environment.
- Experience working in a paint and blast, vehicle repair, fabrication or maintenance workshop will be highly regarded.
- Trade Assistant experience and/or relevant automotive qualifications desirable.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
- Current Confined Space Entry ticket.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
- Reliable, self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support skilled trades personnel across a variety of maintenance activities.
- Willingness to obtain additional licences and tickets required for the role.
The following licences and tickets are desirable, but not essential:
- High Risk Work Licence with forklift competency.
- Forklift operating experience.
- Working at Heights ticket.
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket.
You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a minimum 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
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Position Reference Number:169155