Training Area Range Operator

Connect Sydney; Holtze; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discounts

Paid leave

Diversity & culture

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking TAR Operators for permanent, full-time roles at Robertson Barracks. The Defence division offers diverse work across live-fire ranges, equipment handling, and field operations.

You will support TAR activities, manage equipment, and operate within defence safety requirements. Ideal candidates will have TAR experience, accreditation, and the ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, placing, testing and recovering range live fire target equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain target systems such as DART, MTR, and SMR.
• Experience in inventory control, stock management and storage maintenance.
• Australian Citizen and able to obtain Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractor activities supporting TAR operations, including land management, housekeeping, cleaning and estate upkeep.
• Plan, deploy, test and recover live fire target equipment with Defence user units.
• Open/close danger area gates and flags per live firing schedules.
• Build, repair and maintain target equipment and manage consumables.

Skills

Planning & coordination

Target equipment operation

Education

Range Officer Accreditation

Tools

DART

MTR

SMR

Job description

Primary Location NT - Robertson Barracks Job Description Summary

Join our growing Defence Division!

About the Role

We have multiple opportunities available for Training Area Range (TAR) Operators in our Defence division. These are permanent full-time positions based at Robertson Barracks.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate contractor activities supporting TAR operations, including land management, housekeeping, cleaning, waste management, and estate upkeep.
• Plan, deploy, test, and recover live fire target equipment in consultation with Defence user units.
• Open and close danger area gates and flags in accordance with approved live firing schedules.
• Build, repair, and maintain target equipment while managing consumable stock levels.
• Conduct inspections, audits, surveys, and compliance activities as required under contract obligations.
• Maintain training areas and facilities to ensure operational readiness and fitness for use.
• Operate, or quickly develop proficiency in, a range of target systems and associated equipment.
• Manage inventory, stock control, and storage requirements.
• Safely operate chainsaws and perform minor infrastructure repairs and maintenance.
• Operate vehicles in challenging off-road environments and undertake vehicle recovery activities.
• Participate in deployments to Defence training and operational locations, including extended periods away from home.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in planning, placing, testing and recovering range live fire target equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain various target systems such as DART, MTR, and SMR.
• Experience in inventory control, stock management, and storage maintenance.
• Range Officer Accreditation or relevant safety training would be highly regarded.
• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

Department Field Services

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

Applications are unable to be accepted via email.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.