The Role
We have a permanent full‐time opportunity for a skilled Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our national Fleet Services team. This role is based at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide, supporting service delivery across multiple sites including Woomera and the Port Wakefield Test Range. There is a focus on development with career growth towards local leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver critical maintenance services across specialised fleets of light and heavy vehicles for government, defence, and commercial customers.
* Support Aviation Refuelling Vehicles, Ground Support Equipment, and other Special Purpose Vehicles.
* Work within a team to enable the delivery of high‐quality outcomes for customers.
* Coordinate suppliers and stakeholders in line with customer policies and procedures to ensure effective service delivery.
* Demonstrate a strong safety‐first mindset and a commitment to high‐quality workmanship.
* Apply strong attention to detail and consistently follow established processes and procedures.
* Show a clear commitment to achieving positive customer outcomes.
* Be willing and able to travel as required to support customer operations across multiple sites.
* Possess excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Demonstrate strong diagnostic and fault‐finding capabilities.
* Have knowledge and understanding of hazardous and military standards.
* Be proficient with computers and digital systems.
* Have proven experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic, and 12/24V electrical control systems.
* Confidently read, interpret, and apply schematics, technical drawings, and work instructions.
* Be committed to ongoing training, upskilling, and professional development.
* Bring experience with aviation refuelling vehicles or ground support equipment (highly regarded).
* Bring relevant defence industry trade experience (highly regarded).
* Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
* Australian citizen and able to complete federal police checks to meet appropriate security clearance.
* Trade qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with a minimum of 5 years trade experience.
* Successfully complete a pre‐placement medical including D&A testing.
* Hold a valid Australian full driver's licence and be willing to obtain HR>HC/DG licences.
Benefits and Work Conditions
Company provided vehicle, tooling, laptop and phone, with ongoing training and professional development available.
We know that diverse teams are high performing teams. At Varley Group, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Employer.
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