Trade Assistant - Indigenous-Identified Opportunity
- Adelaide, SA
- Permanent
- Full-time
About the Role As a Trade Assistant, you'll work alongside skilled tradespeople to carry out maintenance, repairs, and minor modifications. You'll operate tools and equipment safely, follow procedures, and help ensure our facilities run smoothly and efficiently.Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with trade-related tasks based on drawings, templates, and instructions
- Supporting breakdown and preventative maintenance activities
- Operating machinery and tools safely
- Maintaining accurate records, including photographic documentation
- Communicating effectively with the service delivery team
- Contributing to a proactive safety culture through monthly SHEQ interaction.
Relationships: Building strong, respectful partnerships with First Nations peoples and communities
Respect: Honouring local customs and cultural practices
Opportunities: Creating long-term employment, training, and education pathwaysRequirements
- Willingness to undertake a Ventia Pre-Employment Medical (including drug and alcohol screening)
- National Police Check (required for Defence Base Pass; assessed case-by-case)
- Ability to follow procedures and work within a team
- Current driver's licence
At Ventia, we value our people and offer:
- A culturally safe and inclusive workplace
- Wellbeing programs with a focus on mental health
- Career development and learning opportunities
- A supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
Please Note This position is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
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