At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top coal-fired power station and perform hands-on maintenance.
- Company: Ventia, a leader in essential infrastructure services across Australia.
- Benefits: Flexible 4 days on, 3 days off roster with competitive pay and allowances.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to fairness, inclusion, and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting or equivalent and relevant industry experience.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 105 $ per hour.
Do you want to work alongside one of Australia’s top-performing coal-fired power stations?
Millmerran is a leader in the industry, processing 11,000 tonnes of coal daily.
Ventia provides operational and preventative maintenance services to the Millmerran Power Station, which generates 870MW of electricity, powering over 1 million homes.
We’re looking for skilled Mechanical Fitters to join the team and ensure the plant runs smoothly through hands-on maintenance and equipment replacements.
Want to make the most of your work-life balance?
This is a full-time opportunity with a flexible 4 days on, 3 days off roster.
What We Offer
- Condensed full-time work week into a 4-day roster (6am–5pm)
- Hourly Rate: $55.81
- Exceptional safety records, standards and practices
- Rural Allowance – Between $50- $105 (pending location)
- Tool Allowance - $23.52 per week
- Income protection as part of super
- Long-term contract stability – now in its 11th year
- Secured gated community with on-site parking
About You
- Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting, Diesel Fitting or Equivalent
- Demonstrated industry experience
- White Card
- Australian Drivers Licence
- Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, or Heavy Diesel background
- Previous experience in Coal and Ash handling or similar environment (highly desirable)
- Confined Spaces Training, Working at Heights Training, Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Ticket, High Risk Licence
- 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.
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Mechanical Fitter employer: Ventia
Ventia is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic field of telecommunications. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor and lead a talented design team while working on impactful projects across Queensland. The hybrid work model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively, making Ventia a rewarding place to advance your career.
