Fitter / Fitter Armourer

Ventia; Brisbane; In loco; AUD 54.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

Defence-recognised training

Fitness Passport

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthy Minds & Healthy Bodies

VenPerks discounts

Tools, PPE, uniforms provided

Descrizione del lavoro

Ventia is seeking a Fitter / Fitter Armourer to support Australia’s Defence Force in Amberley, QLD. You will inspect, repair and recondition military hardware and provide embedded maintenance during Defence training activities.

The role offers a Monday–Friday roster with early finish Fridays, relocation assistance, and access to Defence-recognised training, career development, and comprehensive wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and EAP. All tools and PPE are supplied.

Competenze

• Experience with small engines and hydraulic equipment.
• Confidence using computer-based maintenance systems.
• Physically fit with hands-on work ethic.

Mansioni

• Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
• Safely operate workshop machinery to manufacture, repair or modify components.
• Inspect, test and certify plant and equipment as serviceable and fit for purpose.
• Travel as required to support training, upskilling and maintenance activities.
• Provide maintenance support across Defence sites in Queensland, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Conoscenze

Small engines

Hydraulic equipment

Maintenance systems

Physically fit

MR/HR Licence

Formazione

Fitter and Turner trade

Certificate III Eng Mechanical

Descrizione del lavoro

The Opportunity

As a partner to the Australian Defence Force, Ventia works with a wide range of advanced and specialised equipment across Defence environments.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fitter / Fitter Armourer to join our collaborative and hardworking Defence Maintenance Contract team based in Amberley, QLD. This is a great opportunity to join Ventia in a role that offers genuine work-life balance, long-term stability and opportunities to grow your career.

• Hourly rate from $47.58 per hour (inclusive of allowances) + 12% superannuation.


• Permanent full-time opportunity supporting Australia's Defence Force, offering long-term job stability.


• Excellent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday roster and an early 12:00pm finish every Friday.


• Access to Defence-recognised training, ongoing upskilling and career development opportunities.


• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate, subject to eligibility.


• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.


• Comprehensive wellbeing support including Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Ventia\'s Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies programs.


• Enjoy exclusive VenPerks discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia covering retail, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials.


• All tools, PPE and uniforms provided.

About the Role

As a Fitter / Fitter Armourer, you will inspect, repair and recondition military hardware, helping to ensure Defence equipment remains operational and ready for use. Working closely with Defence personnel, you will provide embedded maintenance support during Defence training activities, ensuring equipment is serviceable and training objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance activities.


• Safely operate workshop machinery to manufacture, repair or modify components.


• Inspect, test and certify plant and equipment as serviceable and fit for purpose.


• Travel as required to support training, upskilling and maintenance activities.


• Provide maintenance support across various Defence sites throughout Queensland, with all travel, accommodation and meals provided.

About You

• Hold a recognised Fitter and Turner trade qualification, Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical, or equivalent.


• Demonstrated experience working with small engines and hydraulic equipment, including rock breakers and power packs.


• Strong aptitude for technology and confidence using computer-based maintenance systems.


• MR or HR Licence highly regarded.


• Physically fit with a strong commitment to hands-on work and safe work practices.


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

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.