Join Ventia in Supporting Australia’s Defence Community
Ventia is seeking a motivated and reliable Grounds Maintenance Technician to join our team supporting Defence operations in Yallambie (North Melbourne).
This is your opportunity to play a key role in maintaining Defence estates, ensuring outdoor environments are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard while working within a supportive and close-knit team.
About the role
As a Grounds Maintenance Technician, you will support the delivery of grounds and land management services across Defence sites. This includes maintaining landscaped areas, operating equipment, and ensuring all activities are completed safely and efficiently.
You will work closely with your team and supervisor to deliver planned maintenance programs, respond to daily operational needs, and contribute to a strong safety-first environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Mowing, edging, and general garden and grounds maintenance
- Operating equipment such as mowers, whipper snippers and other tools
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance works
- Maintaining a high standard of safety, environmental and quality compliance
- Supporting plant, equipment and consumable management
- Participating in pre-starts, toolbox talks, and team activities
- Completing work orders and reporting tasks accurately
What’s on offer
- Hourly rate: $37.44 + super
- Full-time, permanent position with long-term stability
- Monday to Thursday roster with early finish Fridays and monthly RDO
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety
- Ongoing training and development, including licences and tickets
- Access to employee benefits including wellbeing initiatives and retail discounts
About you
- Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or similar roles
- Confident using mowers, snippers and general maintenance equipment
- Chemical (herbicide) certification advantages
- Chainsaw licence desirable but not mandatory
- Physically fit and enjoy working outdoors
- Strong commitment to safety and following procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and team-focused mindset
To be considered for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence clearance. You will also be required to successfully complete an Australian Federal Police Check and Medical Pre-Employment Checks as stipulated by the contract.
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
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Position Reference Number:167459
