Electronics Technician - Defence

Join Ventia in a role which keeps the Australian Defence Force’s wheels turning!  

A great opportunity for an Electronics Technician to join our fully geared Defence Maintenance Contract team based at the Military Units in Amberley, QLD.  

This is not your typical assembly line Electronics Technician role. This unique position allows you to step away from the workbench and step into the field, completing fault tracing and part replacement on Defence weapons, vehicles and equipment.   

Within this role, you will gain experience working on control systems that only working with the Defence can offer. Turn your passion for electronics and problem-solving into an exciting and rewarding career with us. 

Benefits 

• $49.04 an hour plus super 

• Work 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday and finish at 12 pm on Fridays  
• Defence-specific equipment and systems training
• Verification of Competency assessments
• Structured development and upskilling pathways
• Technical authorisations aligned with demonstrated competency and experience
• Work on unique Defence vehicle and assets  

• Relocation assistance for the right candidate  

About you   

• Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain NV1 defence clearance
• Recognised trade Certificate III in electro-technology communications 
  Encouraged to apply: Transferable experience from related technical disciplines. Relevant disciplines may include, but are not limited to: Avionics, Electronics, Electronics and Networking or IT and Communications.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain electronics equipment such as radios, optical instruments, navigational aids, laser range finding equipment, electro-optical / electro-mechanical systems, radar systems, electronic vehicle control systems and electronic surveillance and detection systems 
• Possess demonstrated competencies in the use of computer IT applications. MILIS, SAP and Microsoft Office Suite are preferred 
• Demonstrated ability and experience to maintain and repair and calibrate equipment (i.e. gauges, binoculars, compasses)
• Demonstrated ability and experience to maintain module level high frequency and very high frequency radio systems in the radio fleet to a medium level of repair, using a repair facility

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: 168079