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

Great opportunities for Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our fully geared Defence Maintenance Contract team, in Ross Island and Lavarack Barracks.

As a Vehicle Mechanic, you will conduct routine maintenance and repairs on a wide range of heavy military vehicles, including 4WD's, trucks, tracked and armoured vehicles, infantry personnel carriers and even armoured tanks!

Benefits

• 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

• Conduct Maintenance tasks, including technical inspection and classification
• Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions and differentials.
• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaces parts
• Carry out minor body repairs and minor trim repairs
• Test and repair electrical systems such as lighting, ignition and electronic fuel injection.
• Inspect vehicles and issue road worthiness certificates

About you

• Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent level
• Demonstrated experience to inspect, repair and maintain Light, Medium and Heavy vehicles
• Must possess a current Australian State or Territory class C Driver's License
• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Defence 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: 165918