Defence Range Operator — Outdoor, Hands-On Role with Vehicle

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Work-use vehicle provided

Overtime opportunities

Pool vehicle on-site

Professional training and development

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Range Operator to support the Bindoon Training Area, contributing to safe, efficient range operations for Australia’s Defence community. The role involves preparing ranges for customer operations, keeping live-fire target systems running, and participating in HSE inspections and land management.

Ideal candidates have experience in grounds or Defence roles, basic MS Office skills, map reading and navigation, and a commitment to teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Grounds, land management or Defence experience preferred.
• Bush firefighting qualifications and First Aid advantageous.
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Office).
• Map reading and vehicle navigation skills.
• Commitment to teamwork, integrity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present ranges for customer operations.
• Keep live-fire target systems running at peak performance.
• Assist with HSE inspections and land management initiatives.
• Contribute to bushfire response efforts.

Skills

Map reading

Vehicle navigation

Teamwork

Integrity

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ventia is seeking a Range Operator to support the Bindoon Training Area, contributing to safe, efficient range operations for Australia’s Defence community. The role involves preparing ranges for customer operations, keeping live-fire target systems running, and participating in HSE inspections and land management.

Ideal candidates have experience in grounds or Defence roles, basic MS Office skills, map reading and navigation, and a commitment to teamwork and safety.