About Us:
Varley Group is an Australian company that has a rich history spanning over 138 years. We have evolved into a highly successful, diverse, and multi-national engineering and manufacturing firm servicing a wide variety of major sectors including emergency service, defence, health care, cyber security, mining, marine, rail and more. Varley Group’s network of subsidiaries includes: CQE, Norship, SEM Fire & Rescue, Air Boats International, EMC Electric Vehicles, IDES, Introspectus and Frame Group.
Here at Varley, we strongly believe in these core values:
- Safety – Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Customer Focus – We provide the best customer service through open and honest relationships.
- Quality of Workmanship – We take pride in our work to ensure we provide high quality products, services and employees.
- Acceptance of Change – To adapt to changes in customer needs, technology and social media demands.
- Success – We secure continuing financial, technical and market success.
With over 1,200 employees in the Varley Group, our company reputation is built on providing first-class work, manufacturing quality products, and providing unsurpassed service. It is our broad but specialised skills base, and employees that have a passion for doing a good job that gives us a competitive edge.
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.
As part of a highly skilled, close‑knit team, you will deliver critical maintenance services across specialised fleets of light and heavy vehicles for government, defence, and commercial customers. A key focus of the role includes supporting Aviation Refuelling Vehicles, Ground Support Equipment, and other Special Purpose Vehicles.
This role includes company provided vehicle, tooling, laptop and phone, with ongoing training and professional development available.
To be considered for this role the candidate must:
- Be an Australian citizen and complete federal police checks to meet appropriate security clearance.
- Be a 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 licenses.
The successful applicant will:
- Be able to work within a team, enabling to delivery high‑quality outcomes for our 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.
Why Us:
Our people are our greatest asset, so we provide:
- Competitive Enterprise Bargaining Agreements including RDO arrangements.
- Close working relationships where each team member is valued.
- A flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
- A variety of interesting and challenging work on innovative and market leading projects.
- Opportunity for career development and encouragement to grow professionally and personally
- Regular additional training and upskilling opportunities.
- Access to our extensive employee assistance program (EAP)
- Discounted access to the Fitness Passport – giving you access to hundreds of fitness and sporting centres across Australia.
To Apply:
If this sounds like the role you are looking for, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience.
As part of the recruitment process of this role, a set of screening questions will be emailed via our candidate application platform.
These questions are designed to further understand your experience, career goals, and assess how they align with the requirements of the role.
Please note that it is crucial to complete the screening questions to proceed with your application. Applicants who do not complete these questions will regrettably not be considered for further steps in the selection process. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your responses.
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.
Would you like a copy of the job advertisement in an alternative format or need support with your application? Please contact us via recruitment@varleygroup.com
