- Permanent full-time role with work life balance
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Excellent career development opportunities across Ventia
The Opportunity
Ventia has two permanent, full-time opportunities for qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanics to join our Defence Maintenance team. Working in state-of-the-art workshops equipped with the latest technology, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team servicing and maintaining a diverse fleet of military vehicles—including 4WDs, armoured tanks, trucks, tracked vehicles, and infantry personnel carriers.
This role is based at the Moorebank, NSW Defence Base and offers free onsite parking, a supportive team culture, and attractive hours:
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Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 3:45pm
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Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm
What’s in it for you?
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Permanent, stable employment with long-term Defence contracts
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Competitive rate and excellent job security
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Supportive leadership and a positive, team-focused environment
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Ongoing upskilling and professional development opportunities
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A range of benefits to support you and your family as you grow your career with Ventia
Could you be our Heavy Vehicle Mechanic?
We’re looking for someone who brings:
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Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (or equivalent)
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A strong team mindset and commitment to promoting a positive HSE culture
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Hydraulics experience and/or relevant certifications (highly regarded)
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A current driver’s licence
Please note: You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
Primary Responsibilities
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Conduct scheduled servicing and vehicle inspections
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Diagnose and repair mechanical faults
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Deliver work to required standards within set timeframes
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Remove, overhaul, repair, and refit major assemblies including engines, transmissions, and differentials
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Service, tune, and test diesel, petrol, and gas-powered vehicles
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Reassemble, test, clean, and adjust repaired or replaced components
About the Contract
Ventia is the Australian Defence Force’s trusted industry partner for the maintenance and repair of Army materiel, including artillery, small arms, night vision equipment, and all armoured vehicle fleets. We deliver over 900,000 maintenance hours annually and operate a 24/7 nationwide vehicle and equipment recovery service. Our contract supports Joint Logistics Unit (JLU) operations across Australia, backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 skilled personnel, including many Defence veterans.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number: 167873
