Civil Trades Person

Ventia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a motivated Civil Trades Person to join our Civil Maintenance team across Clyde and Gore Bay Terminals in Sydney. This casual position offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent role after a successful trial period, delivering essential maintenance that keeps critical infrastructure safe and reliable.

You will perform civil maintenance across roads, paths, concrete, brickwork, fencing and gates; carry out repairs to buildings, doors, windows and roof/vent systems;

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified in bricklaying, concreting, or carpentry.
• Experience in civil maintenance or general trades.
• Ability to perform concrete, bitumen, brickwork and structural repairs.
• Confined space and heights certification (or willingness to obtain).
• White Card and First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong WHS knowledge and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret job scopes and safety documentation (JSA, risk assessments).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Forklift or other relevant tickets a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Civil maintenance across roads, paths, concrete, brickwork, fencing and gates.
• Repairs to buildings, doors, windows, roof vents, and sewer vents.
• Security maintenance including gates, locks, and hatch covers.
• Working at heights and in confined spaces with valid tickets.
• Liaising with field staff, contractors, and customers.
• Keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Supporting other trades as needed.

Skills

Civil maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Reading job scopes/JSA

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification in bricklaying, concreting or carpentry

Tools

Forklift ticket

Job description

Are you a skilled Civil Trades Person looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to work in one of Sydney’s most scenic industrial locations? Ventia is seeking a motivated individual to join ourCivil Maintenance teamacrossClyde and Gore Bay Terminals.

Thiscasual positionoffers the opportunity to transition into apermanent roleafter a successful trial period. You’ll be part of a supportive crew maintaining and restoring key infrastructure forViva Energy, with work that truly makes an impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Civil maintenance across roads, paths, concrete, brickwork, fencing, and gates
• Repairs to buildings, doors, windows, roof vents, and sewer vents
• Security maintenance including gates, locks, and hatch covers
• Working at heights and confined spaces (with valid tickets)
• Liaising with field staff, contractors, and customers
• Keeping work areas clean and safe
• Supporting other trades as needed

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Trade qualified in one of the relevant disciplines including bricklaying, concreting, carpentry
• Proven experience in civil maintenance or general trades
• Ability to perform concrete, bitumen, brickwork, and structural repairs
• Confined space and working at heights certification (or willingness to obtain)
• White Card and First Aid certification preferred
• Strong understanding of WHS regulations and safe work practices
• Ability to read and interpret job scopes and safety documentation (JSA, risk assessments)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Forklift or other relevant tickets a bonus

About VentiaAs 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.