Grounds Person

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force, we are seeking an experienced Grounds Persons to join our team in Southbank on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

As part of the Land 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.

What’s on offer   

• Full-time employment with a monthly RDO
• Ventia have been awarded a 6-year Defence Base Services contract with opportunity for further extension 
• Ventia is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian Government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs 
• 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 

 Key responsibilities include (but are 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

• Experience in a similar working environment.
• Experience with operating and maintaining plant and equipment.
• Experience working within an Environmental Management System.
• Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• 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     

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. 

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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.   

How to apply    

Click the ‘Apply for job’ button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 167197