Welder


  • $40.86 and hour inclusive of allowances 

  • Full-time role working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday 

  • Finish at 12 pm on Fridays!  

  • Relocation assistance 

  • Work on unique Defence vehicles and assets  

  • Training & Upskilling provided  

  • On-site Parking 

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. 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 Welder to join our fun, collaborative, and hardworking Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Bandiana near Wodonga. This is an opportunity to join Ventia in a role which provides a corridor for a great lifestyle outside of work!  
     
About the role   
Working within a small general engineering team, the Welder is required for quality welding associated with the maintenance of unique Defence vehicles and assets. 

As a Welder you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs and authorised structural and component modifications to Defence vehicles, plant, equipment and components. You will be using a variety of welding methods including electric arc, MIG and TIG welding or oxyacetylene welding or by machine in accordance with instructions and procedure.  

  • Conducting maintenance tasks, including technical inspection and classification. 

  • Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements. 

  • Heat treat metal parts and components. 

  • Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment. 

  • Assemble parts and structures by lining up and joining them by welding, bolting or riveting. 

  • Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing or bathing them in acid solutions, or by applying protective or decorative coatings. 

   
About you   

  • Cert III Engineering - Boilermaker or Fabricator 

  • Relevant previous experience as a Welder 

  • Experienced in a workshop environment 

  • You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance 

   
About Ventia  
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.  
Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.   
     
Diversity    
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.     
   

If you are interested in a change of work pace, looking to step away from tight deadlines and believe you have the appropriate level of skills and experience, we would like to hear from you!   
 
Position Reference Number: 159294    


  • $40.86 and hour inclusive of allowances 

  • Full-time role working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday 

  • Finish at 12 pm on Fridays!  

  • Relocation assistance 

  • Work on unique Defence vehicles and assets  

  • Training & Upskilling provided  

  • On-site Parking 

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. 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 Welder to join our fun, collaborative, and hardworking Defence Maintenance Contract team based at Bandiana near Wodonga. This is an opportunity to join Ventia in a role which provides a corridor for a great lifestyle outside of work!  
     
About the role   
Working within a small general engineering team, the Welder is required for quality welding associated with the maintenance of unique Defence vehicles and assets. 

As a Welder you will be responsible for performing maintenance, repairs and authorised structural and component modifications to Defence vehicles, plant, equipment and components. You will be using a variety of welding methods including electric arc, MIG and TIG welding or oxyacetylene welding or by machine in accordance with instructions and procedure.  

  • Conducting maintenance tasks, including technical inspection and classification. 

  • Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements. 

  • Heat treat metal parts and components. 

  • Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment. 

  • Assemble parts and structures by lining up and joining them by welding, bolting or riveting. 

  • Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing or bathing them in acid solutions, or by applying protective or decorative coatings. 

   
About you   

  • Cert III Engineering - Boilermaker or Fabricator 

  • Relevant previous experience as a Welder 

  • Experienced in a workshop environment 

  • You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance 

   
About Ventia  
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.  
Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.   
     
Diversity    
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.     
   

If you are interested in a change of work pace, looking to step away from tight deadlines and believe you have the appropriate level of skills and experience, we would like to hear from you!   
 
Position Reference Number: 159294    

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