Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
23 hours ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Enoggera, Queensland, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
35,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
hardware repair
armament maintenance
machinery operation
equipment certification
armory support
vehicle maintenance
Join Ventia in a role which keeps the Australian Defence Force’s wheels turning! A great opportunity for a Fitter/Armourer to join our fully geared Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Enoggera. As a Fitter/Armourer you will use your highly detailed workmanship to inspect, repair, and recondition military hardware. As a qualified Fitter and Armourer or Fitter and Turner, it will be your responsibility to provide direct embedded support and teamwork with Defence and Defence training activities to ensure hardware is functional and training objectives are achieved.
Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on military hardware and defence armaments. Safely operate machinery to repair, manufacture or modify required parts. Certify plant and equipment as serviceable and fit for purpose. Provide occasional support to various Defence bases across the state, assisting with armory maintenance, with all travel, accommodation and food paid for.
- Inspect, repair, and recondition military hardware
- Perform maintenance, servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on defence armaments
- Safely operate machinery to repair, manufacture, or modify required parts
- Certify plant and equipment as serviceable and fit for purpose
- Provide occasional support to Defence bases for armory maintenance (travel, accommodation, and food covered)
- Work on unique defence vehicles and assets
Requirements
certificate iii
driver’s licence
physically fit
australian citizen
security clearance
hands‑on
Possess a Trade Certificate III Engineering Mechanical (Fitter & Turner) or Certificate III Engineering Mechanic (General Fitter). Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence; an MR of HR licence is desirable. Must be physically fit, enjoy hands‑on work, be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
- Hold Trade Certificate III Engineering Mechanical (Fitter & Turner) or Certificate III Engineering Mechanic (General Fitter)
- Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence (MR of HR licence desirable)
- Be physically fit, enjoy hands‑on work, Australian citizen, and maintain Defence Security Clearance
Benefits
Benefits include $45.01 an hour plus super, a 38‑hour work week Monday to Friday with a half‑day on Fridays, training and upskilling, relocation assistance for the right candidate, work on unique defence vehicles and assets, 17.5% annual leave loading, and provision of all tools, PPE, uniforms and on‑site parking.
- Earn $45.01 per hour plus super with 38‑hour work week and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Receive training, upskilling, relocation assistance, and all tools, PPE, uniforms, and on‑site parking
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- must be australian citizen and obtain/maintain defence security clearance.
Overview
2021 Listing
Stock Market Milestone
The company was listed on both ASX and NZX in November 2021.
5Billion AUD Revenue
Annual Financial Performance
Generates over AUD 5 billion in annual revenue with strong profitability.
2020 Acquisition
Business Expansion
Acquired Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield Services) in 2020.
400 Sites Operated
Infrastructure Network
Operates over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand.
- Fused decades of engineering and service expertise into a single powerhouse.
- Delivers end-to-end infrastructure services—from design and maintenance to decommissioning.
- Typical projects include keeping hospitals, schools, and transport systems running, as well as building telecommunications networks and remediating contaminated land.
- Specializes in defence, telecoms, transport, water and utilities, environmental works, and social infrastructure across public and private sectors.
- Ensures 24/7 functionality of traffic, power, networks, and critical facilities.
Culture + Values
- We put the safety and health of our people, our clients and our communities above all else.
- Redefining Service Excellence through client focus, innovation and commitment to sustainability.
- We seek to improve every day to deliver successful outcomes.
- We simplify complexity, provide clarity and develop logical solutions.
- We value strength and dependability, creativity and sustainable impact.
Environment + Sustainability
1.5 °C Limit
Paris Agreement Target
Committed to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 °C as per the Paris Agreement and UN SDG 13.
Halve Emissions by 2030
Science Based Targets Initiative
Aims to reduce global emissions by 50% by 2030 through the Science Based Targets initiative.
- Signatory to SBTi
- Net-zero target aligned with SBTi and Business Ambition
- Pathway to net-zero with progress in GHG and energy data
- Strategy focused on environment, social, and governance
Inclusion & Diversity
Over 20 Countries
Global Representation
Western Roads Upgrade team includes representatives from over 20 countries, showcasing global diversity in the workforce.
- Workforce reflects diversity in background, age, gender, skills, experience and thought.
- Zero‑tolerance approach to bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment.
- Sustainability Council progressing workplace gender equality and equal rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
- Independent Indigenous Advisory Board and Reconciliation Action Plan supporting Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori employment.
- Cultural‑diversity activities (Harmony Week, Culture Club, food tastings) embedded year‑round.