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Varley Group

Name: Varley Group
Address: 21 School Drive, Tomago, NSW, 2322, AU
Telephone: +61249640400
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Official Varley Group page. Varley is one of Newcastle’s oldest and most advanced engineering companies. Find us online at www.varleygroup.com.

We have consistently provided our customers with innovative solutions and quality in design and manufacture since 1886. We provide a comprehensive range of services and products to a wide variety of major industries. The company's vast project experience includes working within industries such as:

Defence & Aerospace

Specialised Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

Power Services

Ship Repair

Rail Services

Telescopic Towers

Varley's work on projects large and small has earned the company a reputation; locally, nationally and internationally, as a supplier of first class work, a manufacturer of quality products and a provider of unsurpassed service. It is our broad but specialised skill base, acquired through experience and servicing a diverse range of markets that gives the company the competitive edge in providing quality customer service.

29/10/2026

We're recruiting for a Heavy Vehicle / Plant Mechanic to join Varley Group Fleet Services, in Perth, primarily based at RAAF Base Pearce.

This permanent full-time position is focused on the maintenance and support of specialised Defence Fleet equipment, including Aviation Refuelling Vehicles, Ground Support Equipment and other specialised fleet vehicles.

We’re looking for a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, although experienced Plant Mechanics are also encouraged to apply. Defence industry experience is highly regarded, and this opportunity would suit skilled tradespeople looking for challenging and rewarding work without the traditional FIFO lifestyle.

Enjoy a range of benefits including a take-home company vehicle, monthly RDO, all tooling supplied, work-life balance, and ongoing training and career development opportunities.
📍 Perth, WA
🏢 Varley Group,
⚡ Heavy Vehicle / Plant Mechanic

https://lnkd.in/gmp8afwx

29/10/2026

We are proud to congratulate Richard Thomas, Estimator with Varley Group Specialised Vehicles, on receiving the 2026 HunterNet Future Leaders Program Growth Award.

The award recognises an individual who has demonstrated exceptional personal and professional development throughout the HunterNet Future Leaders. It celebrates someone who has embraced challenges, stepped beyond their comfort zone and shown a genuine commitment to becoming a more confident, capable and influential leader.

With the support of Jeff Honniball, CEO of Varley Vehicles, and David McKay, General Manager, Richard was given the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Future Leaders Program and further develop his leadership capabilities. He entered the program with a strong technical background, extensive experience across manufacturing and engineering, and a thoughtful approach to his work.

Throughout the program, Richard embraced the opportunities presented to him. He applied the lessons in practice, challenged his own thinking and broadened his perspective beyond his technical expertise.

His development in confidence, communication, strategic thinking and leadership presence was recognised as a standout example of what the Future Leaders Program aims to achieve. Richard’s willingness to step forward, engage with others and recognise the value of his own contribution ultimately distinguished him as this year’s Growth Award recipient.

Richard’s achievement demonstrates that leadership is not always about being the loudest voice in the room. It can be built through careful listening, reflection, a willingness to be challenged and the confidence to recognise how much you have to contribute.

Congratulations, Richard, on this well-deserved recognition. We are proud to have you as part of Varley Group and look forward to seeing you continue to grow as a leader.

📷 Richard at the HunterNet Future Leaders Awards night by 3lphotographyandfilm

28/10/2026

Our Tomago facility recently welcomed Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib MP, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington MP, FRNSW Executive Director Operational and Strategic Services Kelly McFadyen, and NSW RFS Deputy Commissioner Kelly Quandt.

Joined by Varley Group Managing Director Jeff Phillips and CEO Vehicles Jeff Honniball, our guests toured the facility and saw our emergency vehicle manufacturing capability and the work of our local team firsthand.

We are delivering 40 NSW Rural Fire Service trucks and 20 Fire and Rescue NSW vehicles, continuing relationships that began with our first firefighting vehicle in 2000.

Read the full story: https://varleygroup.com/varley-news/varley-to-deliver-60-new-firefighting-vehicles-for-nsw

23/10/2026

We’re recruiting for an Internal Sales Representative to join EMC Electric vehicles, part of Varley Group, in Tomago.

This customer-focused role will manage enquiries, quotations and follow-ups, while building customer relationships and coordinating after-sales and service support.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident communicating with customers. Experience in internal or counter sales, customer service, administration, parts, stores or a technical environment would transfer well.

This is a great opportunity to take the next step into internal sales, learn an interesting electric vehicle product range and build a career within EMC and the broader Varley Group.

📍 Tomago, NSW
🏢 EMC Electric Vehicles
⚡ Internal Sales Representative

https://au.seek.com/job/95450657

22/10/2026

Today, we’re at the Newcastle Jobs Connect Careers Expo, meeting TAFE NSW NSW students and hearing about the careers they hope to build.

Our long-standing relationship with the Hunter TAFE Foundation includes supporting two scholarship places each year, and today’s expo is another opportunity to connect with students as they prepare to take their skills into industry.

We’re enjoying the opportunity to introduce students to Varley Group, share the variety of work taking place across our businesses and discuss where their training could take them.

The expo is open until 1:30 pm today. If you’re nearby, drop by our display in the Library at TAFE NSW Tighes Hill and chat with Catherine Sager, Group Return to Work Officer and Operational People Partner, and Katie Lynch, Marketing Intern. They would love to answer your questions about Varley and chat about the career paths you could explore across our businesses.

Thank you to the Hunter TAFE and Jobs Connect team for bringing students and industry together.

21/10/2026

Last week, we welcomed delegates from the Queensland Public Libraries Association (QPLA) to our Narangba facility for a behind-the-scenes look at how Varley manufactures Mobile Libraries. Hosted by Stephen Moss and Jay Rathod, the tour gave our guests an opportunity to explore the facility, see vehicles at various stages of production, and gain first-hand insight into how we create mobile libraries that are becoming increasingly valuable community assets, particularly in rural and regional areas.

For our team, it was great to hear how these vehicles are bringing people together. In some communities, a visit from the mobile library provides more than access to books and resources. The Noosa Libraries Mobile Library demonstrates how these vehicles bring library services directly to communities, providing access to library collections, free Wi-Fi, digital resources and community gathering spaces. With a regular timetable and the flexibility to visit everything from retirement villages and local parks to schools and community events, it's helping bring library services directly to the people who use them. In many cases, it's also creating opportunities for people to connect, have a conversation and simply say hello.

From Narangba, the team headed to the QPLA Conference in Brisbane, where Stephen and Jay shared more about Varley’s capabilities and how we work with local councils to deliver mobile library solutions that strengthen community connection.

16/10/2026

We're recruiting for a Senior Bid Writer / Tender Specialist to join the team at Varley Defence in Tomago.

This senior role will lead the development and coordination of complex Defence tender submissions, working closely with Engineering, Projects, Manufacturing, Commercial, Supply Chain and Quality teams.

If you have experience preparing complex tenders and proposals, particularly within Defence, Government or other highly regulated industries, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Tomago, NSW
🏢 Varley Defence
🔒 Australian Citizenship required

View the full position and apply here https://au.seek.com/job/94930055

15/10/2026

A recent visit from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service - Official Site provided an opportunity to recognise a partnership that has spanned more than 25 years.

Through Varley's Workplace Giving Program, our employees have contributed more than $125,000 to support the vital work of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service across Northern New South Wales.

During the visit, the team presented Varley Group with a plaque recognising this long-standing support. We are proud to display it as a reflection of the generosity of our people and the impact workplace giving can have in the community.

We thank the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service team for taking the time to visit and share more about the life-saving work they do every day.

Varley will continue to support the service and the important role it plays in our region for years to come.

14/10/2026

Congratulations to Graham Lyall, Manufacturing Manager at Varley Group Vehicles Division, on being named a finalist in the Rising Star category at the 2026 Hunter Manufacturing Awards.

Graham's journey with Varley began as a work experience student before completing an apprenticeship and progressing through a range of operational and leadership roles to become Manufacturing Manager. Today, he leads complex manufacturing operations while championing continuous improvement, team development and operational excellence.

We are incredibly proud to see Graham's dedication, leadership and contribution to local manufacturing recognised among the region's best.

Best of luck at the Gala Awards night, Graham. 👏

13/10/2026

Recently, Jeff Honniball, Chief Executive Officer of Varley Group Vehicles, and Gary Cresswell, Site Manager at SEM Fire and Rescue, were pleased to welcome the Hon. Michaela Settle MP, the Hon. Paul Edbrooke MP and Juliana Addison MP to SEM Fire and Rescue’s Ballarat manufacturing facility.

The visit followed the Victorian Government News announcement of additional emergency vehicle funding.

For more than 65 years, our Victorian manufacturing team has partnered with the CFA (Country Fire Authority) to design and build high-quality fire and emergency response vehicles that help protect communities across Victoria and Australia.

This long-standing relationship reflects our commitment to innovation, safety, reliability and local manufacturing excellence.

This investment supports more than emergency services capability. It also supports Victorian jobs, skills and industry, enabling continued investment in local manufacturing and supporting highly skilled tradespeople, engineers and supply chain partners across the state.

Most importantly, it will help ensure firefighters have access to world-class, Australian-built fire vehicles equipped to respond to increasingly challenging fire seasons and emergency events.

By building these vehicles in Australia, we strengthen sovereign capability while helping to keep communities safe.

We thank the Victorian Government for its continued support of emergency services and local manufacturing. We look forward to continuing our proud tradition of delivering high-quality emergency vehicles for the CFA and Victorian communities for many years to come.

Address

21 School Drive
Tomago, NSW
2322

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61249640400

Website

http://www.varleygroup.com/

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