Fitter Armourer - Defence

As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia’s newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment. 

An exciting opportunity for a Fitter Armourer to join our fun, collaborative, and hardworking Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Edinburgh, just north of Adelaide SA. This is an opportunity to join Ventia in a role that provides a corridor for a great lifestyle outside of work!

What's On Offer

• $50.09 an hour plus super
• Full-time role working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Finish at 12 pm on Fridays! 
• Work on unique Defence vehicles and assets 
• Training & Upskilling provided 
• On-site Parking

About the role 

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. All travel, accommodation and Food paid for!

About you  

• Possess a Trade Certificate III Mechanical Fitting
• Experience with small engines and hydraulic equipment (rock breakers, power packs, etc.).
• Strong aptitude for technology and computer-based systems
• MR of HR License - Desirable
• Physically fit and enjoy hands-on work
• You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance

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    
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 163354