Production Clerk Trade Repair
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What you'll do
- Raise and process purchase requisitions and approvals.
- Review supplier quotes and support procurement activities.
- Manage maintenance orders and related documentation.
- Coordinate repair parts and logistics requirements.
- Support planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records across business systems.
- Prepare work schedules, work tickets and supporting documentation.
- Assist with inventory management and material requisitions.
- Provide administrative support to technical and trade repair teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
What they're looking for
- Experience in administration, procurement, finance, auditing, logistics or a similar support role.
- Strong data entry and record management skills.
- Experience processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders or approvals.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Experience working with databases, ERP or asset management systems.
- Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- National Police Check.
Nice to have
- SAP S/4HANA experience will be highly regarded.
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Full description from employer
Production Clerk
Defence & Social Infrastructure | Ross Island Barracks, Townsville
Support Defence Operations. Keep Maintenance Moving.
Ventia is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Production Clerk to join our Defence Maintenance Centre (DMC) team at Ross Island Barracks in Townsville.
Supporting Trade Repair Officers and technical teams, you'll play a critical role in ensuring maintenance activities are planned, coordinated and delivered efficiently through the provision of administrative, procurement and logistical support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with administration, procurement, finance or logistics experience looking to build a career within Defence support services.
About the Role
As Production Clerk, you'll provide essential administrative support across maintenance operations, helping coordinate repair parts, manage documentation, process purchasing activities and maintain accurate records.
Working closely with planners, technical teams and stakeholders, you'll help ensure maintenance activities remain on track while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the Defence Maintenance Centre.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise and process purchase requisitions and approvals.
- Review supplier quotes and support procurement activities.
- Manage maintenance orders and related documentation.
- Coordinate repair parts and logistics requirements.
- Support planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records across business systems.
- Prepare work schedules, work tickets and supporting documentation.
- Assist with inventory management and material requisitions.
- Provide administrative support to technical and trade repair teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
About You
You are a proactive administrator who enjoys working in a structured environment where accuracy, organisation and teamwork are essential.
You will bring:
- Experience in administration, procurement, finance, auditing, logistics or a similar support role.
- Strong data entry and record management skills.
- Experience processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders or approvals.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Experience working with databases, ERP or asset management systems.
- SAP S/4HANA experience will be highly regarded.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 6:30am - 3:00pm
- Friday: 6:30am - 12:30pm
- Some flexibility available
Why Join Ventia?
At Ventia, we deliver essential services that support Australia's Defence capability and critical infrastructure.
In return, we offer:
- Stable full-time employment within a Defence environment.
- Career development opportunities with a leading essential services provider.
- A supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Exposure to maintenance, logistics and operational support functions.
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work supporting Defence operations.
Essential Requirements
- Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- National Police Check.
About Ventia
As one of Australia's leading essential services providers, Ventia maintains and operates critical infrastructure across Defence, transport, telecommunications, utilities and social infrastructure sectors. Our people help keep communities, organisations and essential services running every day.
Find your further at Ventia.
About Ventia
As 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.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 168829
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