Trade Assistant - Defence

Date: 25 Aug 2025

Location:

Meeandah, QLD, AU, 4008

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 Meeandah near Eagle Farm.

The Trades Assistant is responsible for the assistance of maintenance activities including tyre fitting on a vast range of exciting Defence vehicles and assets.

Benefits

$34.29 an hour plus Super

Work 38 hours per week Monday to Friday and finish at 12 pm on Fridays

Training & Upskilling provided

Relocation assistance for the right candidate

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;

Tyre fitting experience

High Risk Work license 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. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

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, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply

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Position Reference Number: 164262