Marine Fitter

Ventia is seeking a permanent, full-time Marine Technician / Marine Fitter to join the team at our state-of-the-art facility in Moorebank NSW. Working 7am – 3:45pm Monday to Thursday and 7am – 12pm on Fridays to kick off the weekend.

This role is offering $40 p/h ($35.73 P/h plus an additional $325 fortnightly) 

You must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain an Australian Defence Clearance.

What we will offer:

• Excellent work/life balance – 12pm Friday finish!! 
• An opportunity to work in a diverse, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• Permanent position, long standing client contracts offering job stability for the next 5 years.
• Overtime available $$
• Opportunities to upskill - Defence specific training on offer.
• Working with exciting and unique Defence equipment
• Supportive management where career progression is promoted.

Could you be our next Marine Technician / Fitter?

You will undertake maintenance on specialist Defence equipment. This includes installation, inspection, repairs, modification and reconditioning of military armaments, watercraft, small engines, and perform general engineering tasks.

• Trade qualified in Marine Mechanical Technology, Certificate III (highly regarded)
• Experience in Marine Fitting
• Hold a current Drivers Licence - C class.

Primary duties:

• Examine detailed specifications to determine requirements of the job.
• Operate machines to produce or modify required parts or tools.
• Check quality of finished parts.
• Fit and assemble parts.
• Provide technical advice to equipment operators and conduct relevant data entry tasks.
• Repair and maintain miscellaneous equipment including small engines, general service, and marine equipment.

About the contract
Ventia is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) industry partner for the repair and maintenance of Army materiel including artillery, small arms, instrument repair, night vision equipment and all armoured vehicles and variants. We currently deliver approximately 900,000 maintenance hours annually and operate a 24/7 nationwide vehicle and equipment recovery service. As part of our contract with the ADF, Ventia provide materiel maintenance support of land-based equipment for Joint Logistics Unit (JLU). 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, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses, and people with disabilities.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'apply now' button on this page. Alternatively, if you have enquiries about the position, please reach out to me via kat.leggott@skoutsolutions.com

Position Reference Number: 153561