Groundsperson

Ventia; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Work-life balance

Veteran Employer of Choice

Safety first culture

Uniform/PPE supplied

Health & wellbeing programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Grounds Person to join the Grounds Management team at Latchford Barracks (VIC), delivering safe, high-quality land and grounds maintenance across Defence sites in collaboration with the Supervisor.

The role includes planting, revegetation, debris removal, turf care, equipment operation, and adherence to safety procedures. 1+ years in a similar environment and a commitment to teamwork are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in grounds maintenance.
• Experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment.
• Experience in manual handling.
• Experience working within an Environmental Management System.
• Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent (desirable).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must be eligible to hold Defence Security Clearance; Australian Citizenship and AFP Check.

Responsibilities

• Propagate, plant, and revegetate across diverse landscapes.
• General grounds tasks: debris removal, cleaning, line marking, and wildlife management.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Plant & equipment operation

Manual handling

Environmental management system

Team player

Education

Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

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. We are seeking a Grounds Person to join our team at Latchford Barracks Area (VIC)

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.

What’s on offer

• Hourly rates $31.64 + Superannuation + Penalties + allowances
• Enjoy a work schedule that supports work-life balance and personal time
• Work across a diverse range of outdoor environments
• Ventia is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian Government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs
• Safety First- At Ventia, we believe that every job should be done right, and that everyone should go home safely at the end of each day.
• Uniform/PPE supplied
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program.
• Access to Ventia’s: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major retail brands

About The Role

As part of the Grounds Management team you will undertake daily operational duties as prescribed by the Grounds Supervisor to deliver the safe, effective and efficient delivery of land and grounds maintenance, this will include but is not limited to:

• Propagate, plant, and undertake revegetation across diverse landscapes.
• Perform general grounds tasks including debris and rubbish removal, cleaning of outdoor features and hardstand areas, line marking, and managing injured or deceased wildlife.
• Mulching, pruning, hedging, turf care, pest control and the application of chemicals and fertilisers.
• Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with the Operator’s Manual and scheduled maintenance requirements.
• Operation of mowers, tractors, small plant, machinery and both powered & non-powered hand tools.
• Work across multiple sites as agreed with the Supervisor, based on operational needs.

About You

• 1 + years experience in a similar working environment.
• Experience with operating and maintaining plant and equipment.
• Experience in manual handling.
• Experience working within an Environmental Management System.
• Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• You take pride in delivering high-quality work safely and reliably. You follow established procedures, actively look out for your teammates, and understand that safety is a shared responsibility. You contribute to a culture where safety incidents, near misses, and hazards are reported promptly and constructively.

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

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 Māori and Pasifika 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.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.

Position Reference Number

169163