Trade Assistant: Kickstart in Facilities Maintenance

Ventia; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

5 Weeks Off Per Year

Annual leave loading

Sick/Service Leave entitlement

Fortnightly pay cycle

Uniforms and PPE provided

Training and progression to TA2 after

Enterprise Agreement

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Trade Assistant Level 1 at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct in Victoria, Australia. You will support licensed tradespeople with maintenance and routine tasks to keep facilities safe and operational.

The role offers structured training, a clear progression path to Trade Assistant Level 2 after 12 months, and a stable full-time position under an enterprise agreement.

Qualifications

• Team player with strong work ethic.
• Good communication and willingness to learn.
• 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.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Willing to learn

Driver's licence

Job description

Ventia is seeking a Trade Assistant Level 1 at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct in Victoria, Australia. You will support licensed tradespeople with maintenance and routine tasks to keep facilities safe and operational.

The role offers structured training, a clear progression path to Trade Assistant Level 2 after 12 months, and a stable full-time position under an enterprise agreement.