Defence Maintenance Trade Assistant — Hands-On Workshop

Ventia; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate + 12% super

Permanent full-time, Mon-Fri

Training and upskilling

Wellbeing programs

VenPerks discounts

Tools, PPE, and parking provided

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Trade Assistant to support maintenance activities at HMAS Stirling, Garden Island WA, within the Torpedo Maintenance Facility. You will assist tradespeople, operate equipment where qualified, and contribute to safe, efficient workshop operations on Defence assets.

This permanent full-time role offers a Monday–Friday roster, ongoing training, and diverse development opportunities in a challenging Defence environment. NV1 clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop, maintenance, or trade assistant role.
• Strong safety focus and teamwork.
• Ability to perform physical/manual handling tasks.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Willing to obtain dogging, rigging, crane and forklift licences.
• Able to pass pre-employment checks (Police Check and medical).

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with maintenance and repair activities in the Torpedo Maintenance Facility.
• Operate plant, machinery and equipment where qualified.
• Perform manual labour and workshop support tasks.
• Assist with tool, equipment and asset management.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and safe, organized work areas.
• Support the team to meet safety, quality and Defence requirements.

Skills

Workshop experience

Safety and teamwork

Manual handling

Australian Driver's Licence

Dogging, Rigging, Crane, Forklift lic.

Tools

Driver's Licence (Australia)

Dogging Licence

Rigging Licence

Crane Licence

Forklift Licence

Job description

Ventia is seeking a Trade Assistant to support maintenance activities at HMAS Stirling, Garden Island WA, within the Torpedo Maintenance Facility. You will assist tradespeople, operate equipment where qualified, and contribute to safe, efficient workshop operations on Defence assets.

This permanent full-time role offers a Monday–Friday roster, ongoing training, and diverse development opportunities in a challenging Defence environment. NV1 clearance is required.