Vehicle Mechanic

• $46.88 and hour inclusive of allowances 

• Full-time role working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday 

• Finish at 12 pm on Fridays!  

• Relocation assistance 

• Work on unique Defence vehicle and assets  

• Training & Upskilling provided  

• On-site Parking 

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.      

 
An exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Mechanic to join our fun, collaborative, and hardworking Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Puckapunyal north of Melbourne. This is an opportunity to join Ventia in a role which provides a corridor for a great lifestyle outside of work!  
     
About the role   
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.  

As a Vehicle Mechanic you will conduct routine maintenance and repairs on a wide range of heavy military vehicles, including 4WD's, trucks, tracked and armoured vehicles, infantry personnel carriers and even armoured tanks!  

• Conduct Maintenance tasks, including technical inspection and classification   

• Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions and differentials.   

• Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaces parts   

• Carry out minor body repairs and minor trim repairs   

• Test and repair electrical systems such as lighting, ignition and electronic fuel injection.   

• Inspect vehicles and issue road worthiness certificates  

   
About you   

• Cert III Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent level (open to Light Vehicle Mechanics)  

• Demonstrated experience on Heavy commercial vehicles  

• Demonstrated ability and practical experience to inspect, repair and maintain Light, Medium and/or Heavy vehicle to a medium level of repair  

• Must possess a current Australian State or Territory class C Driver's Licence  

• 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.  
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.     
   

If you are interested in a change of work pace, looking to step away from tight deadlines and believe you have the appropriate level of skills and experience, we would like to hear from you!   
 
Position Reference Number: 157757