Marine Technician

reqId: 167596

Category: Trades, Labour & Maintenance Services

Location: Moorebank, New South Wales, 2170

Permanent

• Exciting new and improved pay rates
• A permanent full-time role with excellent work–life balance
• Genuine career development opportunities with Ventia

The Opportunity

Ventia, in partnership with the Australian Defence Force, is seeking a permanent full-time Marine Technicians / Fitters to join our team at our state-of-the-art facility in Moorebank, NSW. The role offers a consistent and balanced work schedule: 7:00am – 3:45pm Monday to Thursday and 7:00am – 12:00pm Friday.

As a Marine Technician / Fitter, you will carry out maintenance and engineering work on specialist Defence equipment. This includes the installation, inspection, repair, modification, and reconditioning of military armaments, watercraft, small engines, and various general engineering tasks.

Why join us?

• Permanent role with long-term client contracts, competitive rates, and strong job security
• Excellent work–life balance, plus the option to take on paid overtime
• Ongoing upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a positive, team-focused environment
• A range of additional benefits designed to support you and your family as you build a rewarding career with Ventia

Could You Be Our Next Marine Technician / Fitter?

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A trade qualification in Marine Mechanical Technology (Certificate III)
• A current Driver’s Licence
• Small engine qualifications or experience (highly regarded)
• Experience working with lathes, milling machines, and other metal-working equipment
• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain an Australian Defence Clearance

Primary Duties

• Interpret specifications and documentation to determine job requirements
• Operate machinery to produce, modify, or repair parts and tools
• Inspect and verify the quality of completed work
• Fit, assemble, and test components
• Provide technical advice to equipment users
• Complete relevant data entry and documentation
• Repair and maintain a range of equipment, including small engines, general service tools, and marine systems

About the contract

Ventia is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) industry partner for the repair and maintenance of Army materiel including artillery, small arms, instrument repair, night vision equipment and all armoured vehicles and variants. We currently deliver approximately 900,000 maintenance hours annually and operate a 24/7 nationwide vehicle and equipment recovery service. As part of our contract with the ADF, 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.

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

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Position Reference Number: 167596