Vehicle Inspector/Detailer

Ventia; Puckapunyal; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Private health insurance discount

Parental leave

Travel discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a highly experienced Vehicle Inspector to support the Domestic Transport team on the Base Living Working Services Contract in Australia. You will inspect vehicles, assist mechanics, and ensure safety and quality standards are met for military fleets.

The role requires strong knowledge of vehicle systems, detailing, and compliance, with training and security clearance prerequisites. Competitive pay and a supportive, inclusive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle inspections, automotive maintenance, or a related field.
• Relevant automotive qualifications or vocational training (Highly regarded).
• Certifications in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), CVI, or equivalent (High regarded).
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, including engines, brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical components.
• Proficient in using diagnostic and vehicle inspection equipment.
• Experience with vehicle detailing and presentation standards.
• Understanding of safety, compliance, and quality requirements within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean, detail, and maintain vehicle interiors and exteriors to a high standard.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure vehicles are operational and presentation-ready.
• Work closely with mechanics and logistics teams to support maintenance activities.
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment inventory.
• Troubleshoot vehicle issues and assist in maintaining fleet readiness.
• Deliver excellent customer service to military personnel and stakeholders.
• Inspect military vehicles for safety and compliance.
• Support fleet maintenance and operational readiness.
• Follow Defence and SHEQ standards.
• Identify and resolve vehicle or process issues.
• Promote a safe and compliant workplace.
• Complete mandatory safety training and program.

Job description

Ventia are currently looking for a highly experienced Vehicle Inspector to Join the Domestic Transport team in support of the Base Living Working Services Contract. This role would see you perform all trade and reporting related tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment. Also to ensure quality requirements are met and that warranty and rework claims are investigated and reported on in a timely manner as well as Provide guidance to the Scheduler / Site Manager on rework.

What We Offer You

• Pay rate $32.20 per hour
• Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment where you matter.
• We take our people’s careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow.
• Access to a range of Ventia's employee benefits - discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, discounted travel etc.

Responsibilities

• Clean, detail, and maintain vehicle interiors and exteriors to a high standard.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure vehicles are operational and presentation-ready.
• Work closely with mechanics and logistics teams to support maintenance activities.
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment inventory.
• Troubleshoot vehicle issues and assist in maintaining fleet readiness.
• Deliver excellent customer service to military personnel and stakeholders.
• Inspect military vehicles for safety and compliance
• Support fleet maintenance and operational readiness
• Follow Defence and SHEQ standards
• Identify and resolve vehicle or process issues
• Promote a safe and compliant workplace
• Complete mandatory safety training and program

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in vehicle inspections, automotive maintenance, or a related field.
• Relevant automotive qualifications or vocational training (Highly regarded).
• Certifications in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Certified Vehicle Inspector (CVI), or equivalent (High regarded).
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, including engines, brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical components.
• Proficient in using diagnostic and vehicle inspection equipment.
• Experience with vehicle detailing and presentation standards.
• Understanding of safety, compliance, and quality requirements within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Please note: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance. Pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol testing, will apply.

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: 168646