Trade Assistant

2 weeks ago

Modbury, South Australia Ventia Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Trade Assistant - Indigenous-Identified Opportunity

Date: 3 Sept 2025

Location:Adelaide, SA, AU, 5092

Company: Ventia

Trade Assistant – Indigenous-Identified Opportunity

Ventia is proud to offer an Indigenous-identified opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to join our team at Modbury Hospital under the AGFMA contract.

We are seeking motivated First Nations Australians to take on a full-time Trade Assistant role supporting our internal trades team across Electrical, HVAC, Hydraulic, and Minor General Building Works.

About the Role As a Trade Assistant, you'll work alongside skilled tradespeople to carry out maintenance, repairs, and minor modifications. You'll operate tools and equipment safely, follow procedures, and help ensure our facilities run smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with trade-related tasks based on drawings, templates, and instructions
  • Supporting breakdown and preventative maintenance activities
  • Operating machinery and tools safely
  • Maintaining accurate records, including photographic documentation
  • Communicating effectively with the service delivery team
  • Contributing to a proactive safety culture through monthly SHEQ interaction.

Work Schedule

This is a permanent full-time role based at Modbury Hospital, with hours aligned to operational needs.

Our Commitment to First Nations Peoples In line with our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Ventia is committed to:

Relationships: Building strong, respectful partnerships with First Nations peoples and communities

Respect: Honouring local customs and cultural practices

Opportunities: Creating long-term employment, training, and education pathways

Requirements

  • Willingness to undertake a Ventia Pre-Employment Medical (including drug and alcohol screening)
  • National Police Check (required for Defence Base Pass; assessed case-by-case)
  • Ability to follow procedures and work within a team
  • Current driver's licence

What's in it for You

At Ventia, we value our people and offer:

  • A culturally safe and inclusive workplace
  • Wellbeing programs with a focus on mental health
  • Career development and learning opportunities
  • A supportive team environment with a strong safety culture

About Ventia

Ventia is one of the largest infrastructure services providers in Australia and New Zealand. We deliver essential services that support our communities, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ventia celebrates the diverse experiences and cultures of our people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+, women, veterans and spouses, and people with disabilities.

If you're ready to build a rewarding career with Ventia, we'd love to hear from you.

Please Note This position is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

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