Groundsperson

Not your average Grounds Keeper role! Work in a fast-paced unique environment with an experienced tight-knit team! Working with wildlife, Island life, and experience things you wouldn't see anywhere else!

Working closely with Defence. Every day there is a new challenge to overcome. Career development and training provided.

Join Ventia in Supporting Australia's Defence Community.

Ventia is a long-standing partner of the Department of Defence, providing integrated Defence infrastructure and asset management support services.

As part of our Defence Base Services contract, Ventia has proudly delivered essential services across military bases nationwide for a decade. We help create safe, efficient, and supportive environments where Defence personnel live, work, and train.

• Ventia have been awarded a6-year Defence Base Servicescontract with opportunity for further extension
• Ventia is recognised as aVeteran Employer of Choiceby the Australian Government's Department of Veterans' Affairs
• Uniform/PPE supplied.
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employeeassistanceprogram.
• Access to Ventia's:amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major retail brands

As partof theLandManagementteam,you willundertake daily operational dutiesas prescribed bytheGrounds Leading Handto deliver the safe,effectiveand efficient delivery of land and grounds maintenance,this will include but is not limited to:

• Planting and undertake revegetation across diverse landscapes.
• Perform general grounds tasks including debris and rubbish removal, cleaning of outdoor features and hardstand areas, line marking, and managing wildlife.
• Mulching, pruning, hedging,turf care,pest control and the applicationof Herbicides, Pestisides and fertilisers.
• Operate andmaintainequipmentin accordance withthe Operator's Manual and scheduled maintenance requirements.
• Operation of mowers, tractors, small plant,machineryand both powered & non-powered hand tools.

• Certificate 3 in Horticulture or Certificate 3 in Parks and Gardens (desirable)
• Chemical Risk Management Level 3 skill set (willing to obtain)
• Operate and maintain Chainsaw ticket (willing to obtain)
• 2 + years'experiencein a similar working environment.
• Experience with operating andmaintainingplant and equipment.
• Experience in manual handling.
• Experience working within an Environmental Management System.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company,operatingacross Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we havea track recordof delivering essential services to the communities in which weoperate.

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences,talentsand cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities weoperatein. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment thatprovides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.