Groundsperson

The Role
Ventia are currently looking to engage a Groundsperson to join our Defence Base Services Contract. This position will see you working at RAAF Base Learmonth near Exmouth WA within a well-established maintenance team.

This role will see you maintain a wide variety of built and natural parks assets including streetscapes, training grounds, verges, sporting and recreational grounds.

This position is initially a casual role, working Monday to Friday, 06:00am – 02:30pm (with overtime opportunities) and a 12:00pm finish on Fridays. There will be opportunities to move into a full-time permanent role for the right candidate.

The payrate for this position is $31.86 per hour + casual loading.

To be considered for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and willing to undergo a police check.

The Grounds Maintenance Team are responsible for, but not limited to:

• Mowing / slashing of Turf areas, verges, and firebreaks
• Weed control using herbicides
• Reticulation operation and minor repairs
• Garden maintenance including mulching, pruning, hedging, weeding etc
• Use of plant & equipment such as ride on and push mowers, brush cutters, blowers, edger’s, hedgers, spraying equipment etc
• Slashing/mowing/brush cutting and weed control of the airfield
• General labouring

Requirements:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Experience with tractors and plant – desirable but not essential
• Able to Pass a Pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol screen 
• Experience in a similar parks & gardens or landscaping role – Highly regarded

The Company
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

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.

How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click the apply button on this page.

For internal applicants, it is an expectation that you will inform your manager of an application if you have been in your current position for less than 12 months; please seek their permission prior to applying.

If you have any questions about this role, please reach out via: chad.dods@skoutsolutions.com

Position Reference Number: 160315