ReqId : 165605 Category : Property & Facilities Management Location : Hobart, Tasmania, 7000 undefined : Permanent
* Ventia have been awarded a 6-year Base Services Transformation contract
* Work for a top 200 ASX listed company based in Australia and New Zealand
* Opportunity based in Tasmania
About the role
Ventia is seeking to employ Range Caretakers to join our team based at the Buckland Military Training Area. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining infrastructure, managing land and fire risks and ensuring operational readiness across the Military Training Area. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national Defence capability in a dynamic environment.
The successful candidates will ensure the Training Area is maintained to support Military Training programs and therefore support the operational readiness of Australia's professional Defence personnel.
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.
Safety Commitment
At Ventia, safety is more than a priority — it's our way of working. It is our licence to operate and the foundation of our culture. We foster a community where safe work practices are not just spoken about — they are consistently demonstrated in everything we do.
We are committed to maintaining a high-performing, safety-focused environment and seek individuals who actively contribute to this culture. Every team member plays a vital role in upholding our safety standards and ensuring the wellbeing of themselves, their colleagues, and the communities we serve.
What's on offer
* $85,000 per annum, inclusive of Superannuation
* Communications package – phone, laptop, company vehicle and fuel card
* Uniforms and PPE supplied and paid for by Ventia
* Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Career development and training opportunities
Key responsibilities include:
The Range Caretaker supports the safe and effective operation of Defence training areas through:
* Maintenance of infrastructure.
* Land management such as spraying, slashing & fence repairs.
* Conducting building inspections, audits, and data recording.
* Coordinating and ensuring subcontractors satisfy all protocols prior to arriving on site, when on site and upon exiting the premises.
* Administering arrival and departure inspections and tasks of all Defence personnel and visitors.
* Delivering briefings and ensuring operational readiness of all participants before training exercises.
* Ensuring adherence to Range Standing Orders and reporting any breaches
* Manufacturing and repairing training collateral used in the Training Area. (This excludes military equipment).
About you
In your career to date, you have consistently demonstrated:
* Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
* You are a self-motivated starter, can work independently and as part of a team
* Respectful and professional conduct with colleagues, clients or stakeholders
* A commitment to safety, vigilance and adherence to OHS standards
* Accountability, reliability and a proactive approach to risk management
* A high customer / client service orientation.
* 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
Your Skills and Experience
* You must have the following with substantial experience at the time of applying:
* Manual driver's licence
* MR and / or HR vehicle licence
* Plant operation licence and experience using hand tools such as chainsaws
* Certificate in Senior First Aid
* Ability to navigate using maps.
* Radio communications proficiency
* Basic computer skills
The following are considered desirable:
* Experience in land management
* Experience in Defence training areas
* Experience with firefighting coordination and actual bush firefighting
* Experience with fence repairs
The following is considered highly desirable:
* Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
What you need to know before applying:
* The successful applicant must: be an Australian Citizen, be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check.
* Use of the company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and laptop is for work purposes only.
* Hours of work are set from 7:30am to 4:00pm. However, you will remain on site until all personnel and visitors have exited the premises.
* You must be available for occasional weekend when required.
* The line manager for this role is based at the Puckapunyal Army Base, Victoria. Therefore, you will exhibit the highest work ethic, integrity and transparency in the discharge of your duties.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across 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 have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
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Position Reference Number: 165605