Defence Base Grounds Technician – Outdoor Maintenance

Ventia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform/PPE supplied

Discounted health insurance

Retail discounts across 450+ retailers

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Grounds Person to join the team at Laverton RAAF Base in Victoria. The role focuses on safe, practical grounds maintenance across diverse outdoor environments on a Defence contract.

You will perform planting, revegetation, debris removal, turf care and equipment operation, working with a supportive supervisor and across multiple sites as required. Australian citizen eligible for Defence clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a similar grounds environment.
• Experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment.
• Experience in manual handling.
• Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent (desirable).
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong safety mindset and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Propagate, plant and revegetate across diverse landscapes.
• General grounds tasks: debris removal, cleaning of outdoor features and hardstand areas, and wildlife handling.
• Mulching, pruning, hedging, turf care and the application of chemicals and fertilisers.
• Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with the Operator’s Manual and scheduled maintenance requirements.
• Operate mowers, tractors, small plant, machinery and both powered & non-powered hand tools.
• Work across multiple sites as agreed with the Supervisor, based on operational needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual handling

Plant & equipment operation

Education

Certificate in Horticulture

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Job description

Ventia is seeking a Grounds Person to join the team at Laverton RAAF Base in Victoria. The role focuses on safe, practical grounds maintenance across diverse outdoor environments on a Defence contract.

You will perform planting, revegetation, debris removal, turf care and equipment operation, working with a supportive supervisor and across multiple sites as required. Australian citizen eligible for Defence clearance is preferred.