Defence Base Groundskeeper & Outdoor Specialist

Ventia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform/PPE supplied

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff discounts at 450 retailers

Veteran Employer of Choice

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Grounds Person to join our Defence Base Services team at Laverton RAAF Base in Victoria. You’ll propagate, plant, mulch, prune and maintain landscapes across diverse outdoor settings, and operate mowers, tractors and hand tools with a focus on safety and precision.

You will work across multiple sites with supervision, bringing at least 1 year of grounds experience, a positive team attitude, and a commitment to safe, reliable delivery of high-quality work.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a similar outdoor role.
• Experience operating and maintaining landscape plant and equipment.
• Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Propagate and revegetate across diverse landscapes.
• General grounds tasks: debris removal, cleaning outdoor areas, wildlife management.
• Mulching, pruning, turf care, fertilisers.
• Operate and maintain equipment per the Operator's Manual and maintenance schedule.
• Operate mowers, tractors, small plant, machinery and both powered & non-powered hand tools.
• Work across multiple sites as directed by the Supervisor based on operational needs.

Skills

Grounds experience

Plant & equipment operation

Team player

Education

Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

Ventia is seeking a Grounds Person to join our Defence Base Services team at Laverton RAAF Base in Victoria. You’ll propagate, plant, mulch, prune and maintain landscapes across diverse outdoor settings, and operate mowers, tractors and hand tools with a focus on safety and precision.

You will work across multiple sites with supervision, bringing at least 1 year of grounds experience, a positive team attitude, and a commitment to safe, reliable delivery of high-quality work.