Job Description

Restoration Technician – No Two Days Are the Same n

Full-Time & Casual Positions | Ballarat & Horsham

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Looking for more than just another labouring job?

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If you’re reliable, hands-on, enjoy working with a good team and want to learn skills that can turn into a genuine career, Steamatic wants to hear from you.

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We’re looking for Restoration Technicians to join our growing Ballarat and Horsham teams.

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You could be extracting water from a flooded home one day, working on a fire-damaged commercial building the next, carrying out mould remediation, setting up specialist drying equipment or helping restore a property after a major event.

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This is not a desk job – and no two days are the same.

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Previous restoration experience is not essential . We’re more interested in finding people with the right attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

What’s in it for you? n

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- Full-time and casual opportunities available
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- Hands-on training provided
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- Learn specialised restoration and disaster recovery skills
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- Work with professional restoration equipment and technology
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- Variety of residential, commercial and insurance projects
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- Opportunities to travel throughout regional Victoria
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- Supportive local team backed by a national company
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- Ongoing training and development
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- Genuine career progression opportunities
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- Pathways into Senior Technician, Supervisor and Project Management roles
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What Does a Restoration Technician Do? n

You’ll be part of the team that responds when homes and businesses are damaged by flooding, water leaks, fire, smoke, mould and other unexpected events.

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Your work may include:

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- Emergency flood and water damage response
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- Water extraction and structural drying
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- Installing air movers, dehumidifiers and specialist drying equipment
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- Moisture testing and monitoring
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- Fire, smoke and soot cleaning
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- Mould remediation
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- Carpet and upholstery cleaning
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- Contents cleaning and restoration
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- Furniture moving and property pack-outs
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- Minor demolition and removal of damaged materials
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- Using hand and power tools
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- Taking photos and recording site information
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- Completing digital job reports, SWMS and risk assessments
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- Working alongside builders, assessors, insurers and other trades
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- Communicating with customers during the restoration process
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Who Would Suit This Role? n

You don't need to come from the restoration industry.

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We'd like to hear from people with experience in areas such as:

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- Construction or building
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- Labouring
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- Demolition
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- Cleaning
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- Carpet cleaning
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- Flooring
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- Warehousing
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- Maintenance
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- Landscaping
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- Removalist work
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- Trade assistant roles
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No experience in these industries?

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That's okay too.

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If you're reliable, physically fit, willing to learn and not afraid of getting your hands dirty , we can teach you the restoration side of the job.

What We Expect From You n

We're looking for someone who:

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- Turns up on time and is ready to work
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- Has a strong work ethic
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- Takes pride in doing a job properly
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- Works well as part of a team
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- Can also work independently when requiredIs physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
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- Can use basic hand and power tools
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- Is willing to learn current equipment and techniques
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- Can communicate professionally with customers
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- Is comfortable using an iPad for job reporting
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- Can think on their feet and solve problems
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- Is willing to travel when required
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- Can assist with emergency and after-hours work as part of an on-call roster
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What You'll Need n

You must have:

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- Current Australian driver's licence
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- Ability to pass a National Police Check
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- Willingness and eligibility to obtain Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP)
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- Ability to perform physical and manual work
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- Flexibility to travel throughout Ballarat, Horsham and regional Victoria when required
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Where Can This Role Take You? n

We’re not just looking for someone to fill a position.

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We’re looking for people who want to learn, develop and take on more responsibility over time.

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As your experience grows, there are opportunities to progress from:

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Restoration Technician to Senior Technician to Supervisor to Project Manager

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You’ll gain practical experience across water damage restoration, structural drying, fire and smoke restoration, mould remediation, specialised cleaning and disaster recovery.

Ready for something different? n

If you're tired of doing the same thing every day and want a hands‑on job where you can learn specialised skills, work on different projects and build a career , we’d like to hear from you.

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📌 Restoration Technician (City of Ballarat)
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📍 City of Ballarat