Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Graduate Program (Start ASAP)

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.

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force, we are seeking a Graduate Mechanical/Electrical Engineer to work in our longstanding contract based at Bandiana, in Albury/Wodonga region.

As part of our DMSS contract with the Australian Government Department of Defence, Ventia provides materiel maintenance support of land-based equipment for the Joint Logistics Unit (JLU).

We use cutting-edge technologies and processes in advanced manufacturing to help support the Defence industry by enabling faster and more efficient production of high-quality equipment meeting specific operational applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for final-year students or recent graduates to kick-start their career where you will be working alongside an inclusive and supportive Manufacturing Project team, expanding your expertise on unique vehicles and equipment and collaborating with leading professionals across a range of disciplines.

You will be trained and supported by the team with the following responsibilities:

• Provide support to the design engineering and manufacturing team.
• Provide oversight and support to operations primarily for Mechanical and Electrical assets and systems.
• Quality assurance and management.
• Engineering fundamentals and process.
• Defence industry frameworks and methodologies.
• Networking with industry providers and other advanced manufacturing companies.
• Understanding customer requirements and negotiating expectations.
• Assist in developing our apprenticeship career pathway program.
• Engineering drafting.

You will have relevant qualifications or in your final year of completion, accompanied with:

• Relevant formal qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Previous Mechanical or Electrical experience will be an added advantage.
• Understanding CAD and CAM principles.
• Able to monitor legislative changes and take action accordingly.
• Demonstrated management and organisational skills.

What we offer:

• On-the-job training and active support to gain charted credentials
• An inclusive and supportive work environment where you matter.
• There’s nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe.
• Take advantage of a range of benefits reputable organisations offer, including health insurance, banking, flights, accommodation and much more.

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for these positions, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check and Medical Pre-Employment Checks as required by the contract.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.