Trade Assistant

Ventia; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

5 weeks off per year

Annual leave loading

Service Leave entitlement 2 paid days

Fortnightly pay cycle

Uniforms and PPE provided

Training and progression to TA Level 2

Full-time employment

Job summary

Ventia has been engaged to provide facilities management services at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct in Victoria. We are seeking a motivated Trade Assistant Level 1 to join our team, working alongside qualified tradespeople to support planned, preventative and reactive maintenance that keeps the facility safe and operational.

This role offers hands-on experience across building services, with on‑the‑job training and a clear pathway to Trade Assistant Level 2 after 12 months, subject to

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Previous labouring, maintenance or trade assistant experience (desirable).
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Completing basic inspections of facilities, assets and equipment.
• Assisting tradespersons with preventative and reactive maintenance works.
• Performing general labouring and maintenance support activities.
• Undertaking maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Assisting with minor maintenance and repair works within competency levels.
• Moving materials, tools and equipment across site.
• Completing work orders and documentation as required.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues, hazards and defects.
• Supporting contractors and other maintenance personnel on site.
• Maintaining compliance with all Ventia, DJCS and safety requirements.
• Contributing to a safe, professional and customer-focused workplace.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Job description

About The Role

Ventia has been engaged by the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) to provide integrated facility management and maintenance services across critical government infrastructure.

We are seeking a motivated Trade Assistant Level 1 to join our team at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Working alongside qualified tradespeople and maintenance professionals, you will support the delivery of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance services that help keep the facility safe, secure and operational.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in facilities maintenance and gain exposure to a broad range of building services while working within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Completing basic inspections of facilities, assets and equipment.
• Assisting tradespersons with preventative and reactive maintenance works.
• Performing general labouring and maintenance support activities.
• Undertaking maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Assisting with minor maintenance and repair works within competency levels.
• Moving materials, tools and equipment across site.
• Completing work orders and documentation as required.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues, hazards and defects.
• Supporting contractors and other maintenance personnel on site.
• Maintaining compliance with all Ventia, DJCS and safety requirements.
• Contributing to a safe, professional and customer-focused workplace.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Previous labouring, maintenance or trade assistant experience (desirable).
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Benefits

• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) through the 19-day, 152-hour roster arrangement.
• 5 Weeks Off Per Year (4 weeks annual leave plus approximately 12 RDOs annually).
• Annual leave loading when taking annual leave.
• Service Leave entitlement of 2 paid days each year after two years' service.
• Fortnightly pay cycle.
• Uniforms and PPE provided.
• Training and development opportunities with progression to Trade Assistant Level 2 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and required competencies.
• Stable full-time employment under a dedicated Enterprise Agreement.

Ventia Benefits

• Career development and internal promotion opportunities.
• Employee discounts across health insurance, banking, travel and retail partners.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse facilities maintenance contract

About Ventia

As 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.

Position Reference Number: 168165