Vehicle Mechanic - Defence

Ventia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

VenPerks discounts

Tools of trade, PPE & on-site parking

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Ventia is seeking Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to support Defence operations at the Joint Maintenance Precinct, RAAF Base Edinburgh, north of Adelaide. You will service, maintain and repair a varied Defence fleet including 4WDs, trucks, armoured and mobility equipment, applying rigorous safety and compliance standards.

The role offers a permanent full-time position with an early finish on Fridays, access to specialist ADF training, relocation support, and an employee wellbeing program.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Proven experience servicing, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining light, medium and heavy vehicles.
• Strong focus on safety, quality workmanship and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on Defence vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across a diverse fleet.
• Remove, repair and refit major assemblies including engines, transmissions and differentials.
• Diagnose, test and repair vehicle electrical systems including lighting and EFI.
• Carry out minor body repairs and component replacements as required.
• Complete maintenance documentation in accordance with Defence and safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy vehicle servicing

Diagnostics

Documentation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Job description

Join Ventia in a role that keeps the Australian Defence Force moving.

Exciting opportunities are available for Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our Defence Maintenance Contract team at the Joint Maintenance Precinct, located at RAAF Base Edinburgh, just north of Adelaide.

In this role, you'll perform servicing, maintenance and repairs across a diverse fleet of Defence vehicles and equipment, including 4WDs, trucks, tracked and armoured vehicles, infantry carriers, and a range of combat and training mobility equipment.

Benefits

• $51.70 per hour (inclusive of allowances) + 12% super.
• Permanent full-time opportunity offering long-term job stability.
• Excellent work-life balance, including an early 12pm finish every Friday.
• Access to specialist ADF training and upskilling opportunities.
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Enjoy exclusive VenPerks discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia covering retail, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials.
• Tools of trade, uniforms, PPE and free on-site parking provided.

About the role
As a trusted Defence Industry Partner, Ventia operates in a highly regulated and technology-enabled environment. Alongside your core mechanical duties, you'll be expected to confidently manage digital systems, record-keeping, security requirements and compliance processes that are essential to supporting Defence operations. This responsibility sits alongside more traditional Heavy Vehicle Mechanic activities, including:

• Conduct scheduled servicing, inspections, technical classifications and preventative maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across a range of Defence vehicles and equipment.
• Remove, repair and refit major assemblies, including engines, transmissions and differentials.
• Diagnose, test and repair vehicle electrical systems, including lighting, ignition and electronic fuel injection systems.
• Carry out minor body repairs and component replacements as required.
• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaced components.
• Complete maintenance activities and associated documentation in accordance with Defence, safety and manufacturer instructions, ensuring a high standard of workmanship.
• Contribute to a safe, compliant and efficient workshop environment.

About you

• Cert III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• Flexible, patient and resilient, with the ability to adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Confident using digital systems and completing documentation and administrative requirements.
• Proven experience servicing, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining light, medium and heavy vehicles.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship and compliance standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a minimum Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.

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: 167581