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 3000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans. Our leadership and operational teams are committed to driving collaborative relationships with our contract partners, with our people employed locally as part of the broader Defence community 

As an experienced facilities and asset manager and a Top 10 Defence industry partner, we are one of the largest Australian-owned prime defence contractors, delivering complex maintenance, estate management and support services to over 20,000 Defence personnel every day. Our world-class expertise in managing large, complex defence projects makes us a compelling choice for a career in Defence service solutions.  

Offering career choices in Defence across more than 100 job categories, our primary services include:  

• Defence Base Services (DBS): Ventia is the largest provider of base services, managing three of the five regional zones on behalf of Defence. 
• Defence Maintenance & Support Services (DMSS): Currently delivering almost 900,000 hours a year for maintenance, repair and support services to sustain Defence’s land and maritime materiel.
• National Clothing Store Services (NCSS): We operate 28 Defence retail clothing stores delivering over the counter sales, combat clothing kitting and uniform tailoring services. 
• Maritime Services: Having built the Navy’s ANZAC Class frigates, we have a long working history with maritime. We are currently delivering complex paint and blast operations with skilled operators in confined spaces and maritime vessel fit outs. 

As part of a global shipping network, the Australian Maritime sector intersects with many local industries including water transport, fishing and tourism. In the Maritime sector, Ventia draws on the best trade resources from across Australia, available to provide services across multiple qualifications, highly experienced in time poor, safety critical, quality assured shutdowns to Australian standards. 

Throughout our history, Ventia’s association with Australia’s Naval and Maritime sector is longstanding. We are extremely proud of our support to Australia’s Defence Forces and will continue to nurture this relationship as well as our relationships with our country's port authorities, ship owners and operators.   

For a fulfilling career in Defence & Maritime, our team can offer you the opportunity to join an environment that is both established and innovative, supporting operations across the breadth of Australia. A full list of current opportunities is below.