Groundsperson

Skout Solutions Group; Shire Of Exmouth; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

superannuation + penalties + Allowanes

Job summary

Ventia, operating on behalf of Skout Solutions, invites applications for a Labourer/Groundsperson based at RAAF Base Learmonth. The role is initially casual with potential for permanency and offers full-time hours within the Grounds Management team.

You will perform daily grounds maintenance tasks, operate mowers, tractors, and various tools, and contribute to high-standard gardens and lawns across Defence facilities.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen required.
• Current driver licence and reliable transport.
• Experience in parks and garden maintenance preferred.
• Sound knowledge of grounds maintenance including mowing, pruning, planting, mulching and fertilising.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security pass.
• Police check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers, tractors, small plant and hand tools as directed.
• Perform general gardening and grounds maintenance to a high standard.
• Maintain gardens and lawns at RAAF Base Learmonth.
• Assist Grounds Supervisor with daily tasks to ensure safe and efficient delivery of grounds services.

Skills

Australian citizenship

Driver licence

Grounds maintenance experience

Equipment operation (mowers/tractors)

Defence security pass eligibility

Police check

Job description

Join Ventia in Supporting Australia's Defence Community

Ventia is a long-standing partner of the Department of Defence, providing integrated Defence infrastructure and asset management support services.

As part of our Defence Base Services contract, Ventia has proudly delivered essential services across military bases nationwide for a decade. We help create safe, efficient, and supportive environments where Defence personnel live, work, and train.

The Role

Skout Solutions, on behalf of Ventia is seeking a Labourer/Groundsperson. Working from RAAF Base Learmonth, this is initially a casual role with potential for permanency and offering full-time hours.

As part of the Grounds Management team, you'll undertake daily operational duties as prescribed by the Grounds Supervisor to deliver the safe, effective and efficient delivery of land and grounds maintenance. This includes the operation of mowers, tractors, small plant, machinery, powered and non-powered hand tools. Other tasks include general gardening and grounds keeping ensuring the gardens and lawns are maintained to a high standard.

Requirements

• You'll need to be an Australian Citizen
• You'll need a current driver licence and reliable transport
• Experience in parks and garden maintenance, including relevant plant and tool operation (highly regarded)
• Sound understanding of grounds maintenance including mowing, pruning, planting, mulching and fertilising
• Ability to acquire and maintain a Defence security pass
• Police check

You must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

working hours

Full-Time

benefits

superannuation + penalties + allowances