Trade Repair Officer

1 week ago

Amberley, Australia Ventia Pty Limited Full time

**The Role**
A permanent opportunity has become available for a Trade Repair Officer (Defence Maintenance Support Representative) to join our team on the Defence contract in Amberley. This role revolves primarily around the provision of maintenance to Defence assets.

This role requires an applicant with excellent communication skills and the ability to operate autonomously under the direction of Ventia Management and prime Defence contacts based in Amberley. The successful applicant, demonstrating the majority of the desirable characteristics to meet the responsibilities of this role, can expect to be supported with training and assistance that may be required to fill potential gaps in their experiences or current skillset.

**Responsibilities**
- Plan and manage maintenance tasks with local providers
- Conduct parts ordering activities via Defence-mandated IT systems and processes and the subsequent management of this stock.
- Conduct handover activities and carry out associated receipt/issues processes.
- Organise on-site repairs through local maintenance contractors, and conduct minor technical repairs within scope of trade qualification.
- Manage off-site maintenance activities through the reviewal of quotes, purchase orders management and invoicing, Quality Assurance (QA) inspections within scope of trade qualification.
- Manage Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental (SHEQ) issues related to sponsoring local maintenance contractors.
- Liaise positively with key Defence equipment and facility stakeholders.
- Assist in managing cyclone preparation of equipment and stores.

**Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge**
- Recognised Trade Certificate III (Engineering - Mechanical, Vehicle-based or Electronic/Electrical or equivalent) - essential
- MR driver’s licence - desired but not essential
- Forklift licence - desired but not essential
- Previous experience in military maintenance environment (including use of Defence IT systems eg - MILIS) - desired but not essential
- Open and clear communication ability within a vast and varied team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and proactively with a keen eye for detail and forethought
- Ability to promote a positive SHEQ culture in the workplace
- You must be an Australian citizen and be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance.

**Benefits**
- Permanent position, long standing client contract, offering great job stability
- Excellent work/life balance, flexible working arrangements with the ability to elect for paid overtime
- Work on an exciting range of Defence equipment fleets
- Genuine career development opportunities and progression across Ventia
- Supportive management and positive team environment

**About Ventia**
Ventia is a leading maintenance service provider supporting Australia's Defence Force (ADF). Expand your expertise on unique vehicles and equipment and collaborate with leading professionals across a range of disciplines. As part of our contract with the Australian Government Department of Defence, 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.

Position Reference Number: 148731

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