Ventia Services Group Limited has secured a five-year services contract with the Department of Defence. The new Defence Maintenance Contract is a refreshed approach to Defence Maintenance Support Services. It is expected to deliver revenue of approximately $393 million to Ventia over the next five years, with a possible contract extension of a further 5 years.

Maintenance services provided by Joint Logistics Command play an important role in supporting Australian Defence Force units preparing for and returning from operations and exercises. Ventia's services will help ensure the availability and safe working order of unit-allocated and pooled Defence materiel. The contract includes repair and maintenance of some of Australia's newest and most advanced equipment including surveillance systems, marine craft, light armoured vehicles, and protected mobility vehicles.

It also includes operation of a 24/7 nationwide vehicle and equipment recovery service. Ventia's Group Executive ­ Defence and Social Infrastructure, Derek Osborn said this award is a testament to the strong partnership and shared forward thinking between Ventia and the Commonwealth. The services will commence 1 December 2023.