Fitter - Defence

Ventia; Wallangarra; On-site; AUD 43,994 - 62,659; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site parking

Training & upskilling

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company in Australia is seeking a Fitter to inspect, repair, and recondition military hardware. The role requires a Trade Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting and offers a full-time position with relocation assistance. The ideal candidate is physically fit, enjoys hands-on work, and must be an Australian citizen able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
• Physically fit and enjoy hands-on work.
• High Risk Dogging & Rigging, Overhead Crane, and Confined Space Entry highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on military equipment.
• Safely operate machinery to repair, manufacture or modify parts.
• Certify plant and equipment as serviceable and fit for purpose.

Skills

Trade Certificate III Mechanical Fitting

High Risk Forklift Licence

Physically fit

Job description

Fitter – Defence at Ventia

Location: Wallangarra, QLD – just north of Tenterfield, NSW. Role based at Wallangarra, QLD.

Full‑time role working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday. Finish at 12 pm on Fridays! Relocation assistance and on‑site parking available. Training & upskilling provided. Salary: $38.71 per hour plus super.

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia’s newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high‑tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.

About the Role

As a Fitter you will use your highly detailed workmanship to inspect, repair, and re‑condition military hardware. As a qualified Fitter you will provide direct embedded support and teamwork with Defence and Defence training activities to ensure hardware is functional and training objectives are achieved.

• Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on military equipment, hardware and Defence armaments.
• Safely operate machinery to repair, manufacture or modify required parts.
• Certify plant and equipment as serviceable and fit for purpose.
• Provide occasional support to various Defence Bases across the state assisting with Armory maintenance. All travel, accommodation and food paid for.

About You

• Possess a Trade Certificate III Mechanical Fitting.
• High Risk Forklift Licence – required.
• Hold a valid Australian Driver’s Licence.
• MR or HR Licence – desirable.
• High Risk Dogging & Rigging, Overhead Crane, and Confined Space Entry – highly regarded, or willingness to obtain.
• Physically fit and enjoy hands‑on work.
• You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

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