Build a long-term career with Ventia supporting critical Defence infrastructure in a role that offers stability, genuine work-life balance and opportunities to grow.

As a Plumber within our Defence Base Services contract, you'll play an important role maintaining essential water, sewer, drainage and gas infrastructure across Simpson Barracks. Working within a highly skilled maintenance team, you'll enjoy a varied workload, modern tools, ongoing training and the backing of one of Australia's leading infrastructure services providers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified plumber wanting to step away from the uncertainty of project-based work and into a secure, permanent position where your skills are valued and career development is encouraged.

What's on Offer

Permanent full-time position with long-term job security

Monday to Friday roster, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Monthly RDO

Overtime opportunities available

Supportive team environment with experienced trades professionals

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Career progression pathways across Ventia's national operations

Diverse and varied work across a large Defence estate

Strong safety culture and leadership support

Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team including Electrical, HVAC and other trade specialists

About the Role No two days are the same. You'll perform a combination of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a busy Defence site, helping to keep critical infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

Maintaining and repairing plumbing systems and associated infrastructure

Working on water, sewer, drainage and gas systems

Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently

Conducting planned and reactive maintenance activities

Completing inspections, testing and compliance documentation

Performing water treatment testing and system adjustments

Working closely with supervisors,



subcontractors and other trades

Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service

Participating in after-hours call outs when required

About You: You take pride in your work, have a strong safety mindset and enjoy working as part of a team. You're adaptable, reliable and motivated by delivering quality outcomes.

To be successful, you'll bring:

Cert III in Plumbing Required (Cert IV desirable but not essential)

Experience within a maintenance environment undertaking planned and reactive works

Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities

Commitment to safety, compliance and quality workmanship

Solid communication and teamwork skills

Current driver's licence

Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence

Experience working within Defence, government, industrial or large commercial environments

Important Requirements Due to the nature of this Defence contract, applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance. The successful candidate will also be required to complete a pre-employment medical and police check.

About VentiaAs 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.

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