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Trades Assistant - Defence

Ventia Limited
Townsville Full-day Full-time

Description:

Trades Assistant - Defence

Date: 25 Mar 2025 Location: Townsville, QLD, AU, 4813 Company: Ventia Join Ventia in a role which keeps the Australian Defence Force’s wheels turning!
A great opportunity for a Trades Assistant to join our fully geared Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Ross Island, Townsville
The Trade Assistant will be required to support the marine maintenance operations , with a diverse range of tasks associated with the services and repairs to the Defence Assets.
Benefits
  • $33.17 an hour, plus super
  • Work 38 hours per week Monday to Friday and finish at 12 pm on Fridays
  • Training & Upskilling provided
  • Work on unique Defence vehicle and assets
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
  • All tools, PPE and Uniforms provided
  • On-site Parking

About the Role
  • Helping trades personnel with all types of work in the workshop
  • Assisting in maintenance and storeroom tasks
  • Maintaining the work area in a neat and orderly manner
  • Operating plant and equipment where qualified and licenced to do so

About You
  • Hold a current Driver’s License (C class, manual, open)
  • Have a great attitude, a good work ethic and complete tasks with minimal supervision
  • Additional experience would also be highly desirable;
  • Following tickets would be highly advantageous:
  • Confined Space
  • Working at Heights
  • Elevated Work Platform (EWP) upto 11m
  • High Risk Work License (HRWL) with competencies in Forklift
  • Computer Literacy using Microsoft office products (especially Excel)

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance
About Ventia Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia’s newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.
Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to Apply
**Please note, shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
Position Reference Number: 162233 #S-DNI
30 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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