As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia's newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.

The Manufacturing Operations and Project Officer will support the Contract in delivering AdvM projects, Engineering Change Proposals and Innovations for JLU(V).

This will involve leading technically complex projects and provide high level advice to complex technical issues in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, assembly and testing prototype and re-design products.

This is a Permanent Full Time position paying between $110,000 and $115,000 package (inc. Super) dependant on experience based at the Bandiana Defence base.

Other Duties include:

• Primary POC for internal and external stakeholders for established projects.
• Ensure safety and technical requirements are met during project concept stage and are incorporated into technical data, publications, drawings and modelling activities.
• The candidate will be able to draft, review and submit design packages, identify risks and appropriate mitigations, and provide advice and recommendations to decision makers.
• Interpret technical diagrams and instructions to ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Manage maintenance data on workshop machinery for scheduling preventative maintenance.
• Manage procurement and Material certification.
• Manage quoting and variations.

Skills and Experience:

• Preferred to hold an Australian Qualification Framework Certificate III in either mechanical engineering /maintenance/ fitter machinist or electronic technician.
• Experience in Planning/scheduling, in a fabrication/maintenance environment is desirable.
• Project experience desirable.
• SAP experience desirable.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to complete a medical and Federal Police check as per the contractual requirements and eligible to attain and maintain NV1.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

What We Offer You
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and career growth, we have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more.

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