Fire Tower Sentry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pattern 4 days on / 4 days off

Casual rates with penalties

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Fire Tower Sentry at Puckapunyal Defence Base to monitor live-fire training activities and support safe operations within the range area.

You will coordinate with firefighting crews via radio, identify hazards, and provide precise location data to response teams while supporting HSE inspections and safety observations. Applicants should hold a Manual Driver's Licence and be prepared for a Defence Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly convey information to teams.
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness in dynamic environments.
• Ability to read maps and navigate using map and compass systems.
• Confidence using radio communications and providing clear directions.
• Proactive approach to safety and risk management.
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to a broader team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor live-fire range activities and ensure safety requirements are followed.
• Identify and escalate potential hazards or breaches immediately.
• Coordinate with firefighting crews via radio communications.
• Monitor for smoke, fire outbreaks and other operational risks.
• Provide accurate location and navigation information to response teams.
• Assist with HSE inspections, safety observations and job analysis activities.
• Support the Land Management team with operational duties as required.
• Collaborate with Defence personnel and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Map reading

Radio comms

Safety mindset

Independent work

Tools

Radio systems

Map & compass

Job description

Every radio call matters. Every decision counts. Join the team helping keep Defence training activities safe at Puckapunyal Defence Base.

The Role

As a Fire Tower Sentry, you’ll be responsible for monitoring live-fire training activities and helping ensure safe operations across the training area.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Monitoring live-fire range activities and ensuring safety requirements are adhered to
• Identifying and escalating potential hazards or breaches immediately
• Coordinating with firefighting crews via radio communications
• Monitoring for smoke, fire outbreaks and other operational risks
• Providing accurate location and navigation information to response teams
• Assisting with HSE inspections, safety observations and job analysis activities
• Supporting the Land Management team with operational duties as required
• Working closely with Defence personnel and internal stakeholders

About You

You have strong observation skills, remain calm under pressure and are confident communicating with operational teams in fast-paced environments.

To Be Successful, You Will Bring

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
• Ability to read maps and navigate using map and compass systems
• Confidence using radio communications and providing clear directions
• A proactive approach to safety
• The ability to work independently while remaining connected to a broader team

Essential Requirements

• Current Manual Driver's Licence
• Experience using handheld and vehicle-mounted radio communication systems
• Strong map reading and navigation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across multiple stakeholders

Highly Regarded

• First Aid certification
• Previous experience in emergency services, firefighting, Defence, land management or similar operational environments
• PUATEA001 – Work in a Team
• PUAFIR215 – Prevent Injury
• PUAFIR204 – Respond to Wildfire
• PUAOPE013 – Operate Communications Systems and Equipment
• PUAEQU001 – Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment

What You'll Enjoy

• Enjoy a predictable 10:00am to 6:00pm shift pattern on a 4 days on / 4 days off roster
• Overtime opportunities where operational requirements permit
• Casual rates plus penalty rates
• Unique role supporting Defence training operations
• Working within one of Victoria's most distinctive operational environments
• Strong team culture and supportive leadership
• Exposure to emergency response and range management activities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee recognition and wellbeing initiatives

Successful applicants must be Australian Citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance. Pre-employment checks, including a medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening, may apply.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 167986