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Defence

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Ventia is a leading partner to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), delivering essential services that support national defence capability. With over 35 years of experience, we work at the heart of Defence operations providing innovative, sustainable, and locally delivered solutions that help protect and support our country.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

What we do

Ventia is Australia’s largest and most diverse provider of Defence estate and support services. We deliver a wide range of capabilities across all states and territories, including:


Defence base services (DBS)

Asset and facilities management, airfield and land management, firefighting and emergency services, hospitality, catering, and transport.


Maintenance and support services

Asset and facilities management, airfield and land management, firefighting and rescue, hospitality, catering, and transport.


Clothing

Operating over 30 on-base stores providing kitting, tailoring, and uniform services.


Maritime services

Supporting naval infrastructure and operations, and port services. 

Our impact

Ventia supports approximately 100,000 Defence personnel through our primary contracts. We:

  • Deliver complex logistics and estate services across Australia
  • Maintain some of the ADF's most advanced and unique equipment
  • Partner with Indigenous and Veteran-owned businesses
  • Champion diversity, inclusion, and local workforce development
  • Are a proud Veteran Employer of Choice and a signatory to the Veteran Employment Commitment

Our Defence team includes over 3,000 employees and a national network of SMEs, united by a shared commitment to service, safety, and innovation.

Who we're looking for

We welcome people from all backgrounds - veterans, civilians, and Defence family members - who want to contribute to meaningful work that supports national security. Key roles and skills we recruit for include:

Facilities and asset managers

Maintenance technicians and engineers

Project managers and planners

Firefighters and emergency responders

Hospitality and catering staff

Retail and logistics coordinators

Environmental and land management specialists

Whether you're supporting operations on base or in the field, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, service, and excellence.