Ventia Pty Ltd

The Role
Due to a recently awarded high profile Defence contract Ventia are currently looking to engage an experienced Fire Safety Sentry to provide range Management services to the Defence Force. This is a casual position lasting the fire season (November '22 - May '23), that will see you based at Puckapunyal. In addition, the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical advice to Ventia Range Management and customers as required
• Assist the Range Supervisor with HSE Site Inspections, Job Analysis and safety Observations
• Ensure all customer complaints are addressed and feedback is provided to the customer
• Provide assistance to range users and other customers as required
• Ensure adherence to Range Standing Orders and report any identified breaches immediately to range Control
• Manage the day to day operation of a Fire tower.
• Keep a clean and tidy work area
• Have a positive approach to work
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Range Supervisor.

Skills and Experience

• Well defined written and verbal communications skills. Basic computer skills in MS Office applications
• Ability to use tools specific to range operations and maintenance processes including (but not limited to) power tools, chain saws, and other unspecified plant and equipment
• High level of experience in Radio telecommunication systems
• Demonstrate the ability to navigate using a map and compass including highly competent in map to ground navigation from a Fire tower.
• Currently hold a vehicle license (manual), heavy vehicle and plant license desirable
• Certificate in First Aid
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team and autonomously
• An ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Currently holds vehicle license including plant driver/operator’s license.
• Experience in RTA and/or Land Management desirable
• Bush firefighting qualifications desirable but not essential.

Apply
Please visit the Careers section of our website or Click “APPLY” to forward your application CV, along with copies of your trade qualifications and proof of Citizenship/Permanent Residency.
The incumbent to this role must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance up to the level of Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret). As a result of this requirement the incumbent must be an Australian Citizen

Position Reference 144707