Defensive Vehicle Maintenance Specialist

1 week ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Ventia Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team at Ventia, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing Defence vehicle fleets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting routine maintenance tasks, including technical inspections and classifications. This may involve:

  • Fitting and operating specialized test equipment, and test-driving vehicles
  • Repairing or replacing worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials, or steering gear; dismantling them and checking parts, referring to manuals as necessary
  • Carrying out minor body repairs and minor trim repairs
  • Diagnosing, repair and replace engine management and fuel injection components
  • Testing and repairing electrical systems such as lighting, instrumentation, ignition, and electronic fuel injection
About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Cert III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
  • A current Australian State or Territory open driver's licence for Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) classes of vehicles highly desirable
  • Possess the demonstrated ability and practical experience to inspect, repair and maintain earth moving equipment and/or military armoured vehicles highly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to inspect, repair and maintain light, medium, and heavy transportation vehicles
  • Open and clear communication within a team environment
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, with an estimated annual salary of $80,000 - $110,000 AUD, depending on experience. Our benefits include:

  • Permanent position with great job stability
  • Excellent work/life balance, flexible working arrangements with the ability to elect for paid overtime
  • Economic Retention Allowance paid per fortnight
  • 17.5% Annual leave loading
  • 4 week's Annual leave per annum
  • Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia
  • Supportive management and team
About Ventia

Ventia is a leading maintenance service provider supporting Australia's Defence Force (ADF). We provide materiel maintenance support of land-based equipment for Joint Logistics Unit (JLU), operating in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.



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