Land Management Operator

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.

In partnership with the Australia Defence Force, we are currently seeking a Land Management Operator to join our small close-knit team at Simpson Barracks, Yallambie.

The Land Management Operator is a member of the Lands Management team and undertakes daily operational duties as prescribed by the Land Management Team Leader to ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of lands maintenance.

Duties:

• Operation of mowers, tractors, small plant, machinery, powered and non-powered hand tools.
• Upkeep and maintenance of gardens and lawns.
• Propagation, planting, and revegetation of diverse landscapes.
• General grounds tasks as required including debris and rubbish clean-up, cleaning of outdoor features and hardstand areas, line marking, managing injured or dead wildlife.
• General gardening including mulching, pruning, hedging, turf care, pest control and applying chemical and fertilisers. 
• Carry out regular inspections, non-technical maintenance, and cleaning of the vehicles, grounds equipment, machinery so safe, operational, and well-presented during service delivery.

Skills & Experience:

• Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a similar working environment.
• Experience operating a tractor (under 4.5 tonne)
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Working within an Environmental Management System.
• Problem solving.
• Communication skills.

Why work with Ventia:
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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
 
You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for these positions, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check. 
 

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Position Reference Number: 158686