Defence Tradesperson Assistant - USMC Vehicle Maintenance

Ventia; Holtze; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

VenPerks discounts

Ongoing training and upskilling

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ventia is seeking Tradesperson Assistants to join our Defence team at Robertson Barracks, NT. This full-time role supports preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs on a fleet of military assets alongside skilled trades professionals.

Working in a structured team environment, you will perform routine vehicle service tasks, tyre-related activities, stores support and safety compliance. The position offers a 38-hour week with Friday early finish and strong wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Tradesperson Assistant or hands-on support role.
• Manual Australian Driver's Licence is required.
• Strong safety focus, reliability and ability to work in a team.
• Tyre inspections and basic tyre maintenance experience is advantageous.
• Forklift licence is highly regarded.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist trades personnel with preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs on USMC vehicles and equipment.
• Support tyre fitting, inspections and general workshop activities to keep vehicles operational.
• Assist with stores activities, including movement and management of parts, tools and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment and operate trained plant and equipment.
• Adhere to regulatory, safety and contract-specific requirements.

Skills

Tradesperson Assistant experience

Driver's Licence (manual)

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Tyre inspections/maintenance

Forklift Licence

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ventia is seeking Tradesperson Assistants to join our Defence team at Robertson Barracks, NT. This full-time role supports preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs on a fleet of military assets alongside skilled trades professionals.

Working in a structured team environment, you will perform routine vehicle service tasks, tyre-related activities, stores support and safety compliance. The position offers a 38-hour week with Friday early finish and strong wellbeing benefits.