Defence Range Operator: Facilities & Safety Lead

Downer; Tin Can Bay; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings

Car purchase discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer invites applications to join our casual workforce at Wide Bay Training Area as a Range Operator, supporting Defence infrastructure and maintaining range facilities. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and reliable operation within the training range environment.

You will assist the Range Supervisor, perform inspections and basic maintenance, and contribute to performance reporting. A current Open Driver's Licence and the ability to obtain Defence Clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with facilities maintenance and minor repairs.
• Current Open Driver's Licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
• Complete relevant Public Safety Training Package units.

Responsibilities

• Support the Range Supervisor, by providing basic maintenance and operation of range facilities as well as ensuring site security, ensuring compliance with range standing orders and safety procedures
• Conduct basic inspections, maintenance and upkeep of Training Areas and Ranges
• Provide inspections, safety and compliance to relevant standards
• Delivery of specialist Training Area and Range performance
• Provide input into reporting to support the Range Supervisor

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Basic inspections

Safety compliance

Driver's licence

Education

Public Safety Training Package units

Job description

Downer invites applications to join our casual workforce at Wide Bay Training Area as a Range Operator, supporting Defence infrastructure and maintaining range facilities. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and reliable operation within the training range environment.

You will assist the Range Supervisor, perform inspections and basic maintenance, and contribute to performance reporting. A current Open Driver's Licence and the ability to obtain Defence Clearance are essential.