Trade Repair Officer

The opportunity
A full-time opportunity is available for a Trade Repair Officer to join our Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC) team at Robertson Barracks, Holtze, NT. This role plays a key part in maintaining the reliability and readiness of Defence assets.

The position suits a trade-qualified professional who can work autonomously, communicate effectively, and operate confidently under the direction of Ventia Management and prime Defence contacts. The successful candidate who meets most of the role’s requirements will be supported with training to strengthen their skills and experience.

What’s on Offer

• Wage: $61.83 per hour + 12% super.
• Monday to Friday roster with a 2:00pm finish on Fridays, with flexibility required to support operational needs.
• Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• VenPerks: exclusive discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia across retail, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and upskilling opportunities.
• Career development opportunities within one of Australia's largest essential services providers.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage maintenance activities with local providers.
• Order and manage parts using Defence-mandated IT systems and processes.
• Conduct handover activities and carry out associated receipt/issues processes.
• Organise on-site repairs through local maintenance contractors and conduct minor technical repairs within scope of trade qualification.
• Manage off-site maintenance activities through the reviewal of quotes, purchase orders management and invoicing, Quality Assurance (QA) inspections within scope of trade qualification.
• Liaise positively with key Defence equipment and facility stakeholders.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Recognised Trade Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical, Engineering (Mechanical Fitter), Electrical or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in the relevant trade discipline.
• Experience in maintenance management, technical inspections and quality audits.
• Experience within a Defence or military maintenance environment, including SAP, will be highly regarded.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within diverse teams.
• Ability to work autonomously with a high level of attention to detail.
• Commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and maintaining safe work practices.

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.

How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 168608