The Opportunity
Join our Moorebank team supporting Australia's Defence Force through the Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC). As a Panel Beater / Spray Painter, you will perform repair, restoration and refinishing work on Defence vehicles, plant and equipment to support operational readiness.

You will carry out panel beating, spray painting and abrasive blasting activities, including repairing metal, plastic and fibreglass bodywork, refitting components, applying protective coatings and inspecting paint finishes. Working within a collaborative maintenance team, you'll use a range of tools and equipment to deliver high-quality repairs in line with Defence, safety and manufacturer standards.

To support operational requirements, you may be required to undertake a range of maintenance activities across the site. Opportunities for training and upskilling will be provided to ensure you can safely and effectively perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• $39.96 per hour + 12% superannuation.
• Permanent full-time position offering long-term job stability. 
• Excellent work-life balance with an early 12 noon finish every Friday and the opportunity to elect for paid overtime.
• Opportunities to upskill - Defence specific training on offer.
• Supportive management and positive team environment.
• Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Access exclusive discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia covering retail, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials through VenPerks.
• Tools of trade, uniforms, safety boots and PPE provided, plus free on-site parking.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality panel repairs, component replacement and refitting on Defence vehicles and equipment.
• Restore vehicle bodies and chassis to manufacturer and Defence standards.
• Carry out welding, alignment, filling, sanding, finishing and rust-proofing activities.
• Remove, reinstall and adjust mechanical and auto-electrical components as required.
• Prepare, mix and apply paints, primers and protective coatings.
• Complete touch-ups, polishing and final detailing to achieve a professional finish.
• Contribute to vehicle modifications, custom builds and signage installation.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance in all work performed.
• Accurately complete job documentation and identify additional repair requirements.

About You

• Hold a recognised Trade Certificate III in Vehicle Body (Panel Beating) or Industrial Spray Painting.
• Hold a current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting, repairing and refinishing motor vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Experience operating airless spray-painting and abrasive blasting equipment.
• Knowledge of hazardous material removal processes.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use proprietary software and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Additional skills and licences, including tyre fitting, forklift operation, dogging, trade assistant experience and an HR Licence, will be highly regarded.
• A flexible, team-focused approach, with a willingness to support a variety of maintenance activities as operational requirements demand.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance up to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

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: 167110