Ventia has an opportunity for a Range Operator to join our team at Puckapunyal Defence Base.
This hands-on role supports Defence training activities across the Puckapunyal Range Training Areas and other Range training environments.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll be involved in range operations, target systems, maintenance, land management and bushfire response activities.
No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work and being part of a team that delivers essential services.
About the Role
Reporting to the Range Supervisor, you'll support a broad range of operational activities across the training area, including:
Preparing training ranges for Defence exercises and live-fire activities
Operating and maintaining electronic target systems and range equipment
Supporting Defence personnel during training activities
Ensuring compliance with Range Standing Orders and site safety requirements
Conducting range and site inspections
Manufacturing, repairing and maintaining targets
Performing general maintenance and land management activities
Undertaking cleaning and housekeeping activities across the training area
Assisting with environmental and vegetation management programs
Supporting first-response bushfire firefighting activities within the limits of qualifications and crew requirements
Operating vehicles, machinery and equipment as required
About You
You are reliable, safety-focused and enjoy working in a physically active outdoor environment.
Current Manual Driver's Licence
Ability to read maps and navigate remote environmentsBasic computer skills
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Highly Regarded
Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence
First Aid and CPR certification
CFA, emergency services or bushfire firefighting experience
Experience operating communication equipment, power tools and chainsaws




Firefighting Qualifications
The following qualifications are highly regarded:
PUATEA001 – Work in a Team
PUAFIR204 – Respond to Wildfire
PUAOPE013 – Operate Communications Systems and Equipment
Crew Leader Qualifications (Advantageous)
PUACOM001 – Communicate in the Workplace
PUAFIR303 – Suppress Wildfire
PUALAW001 – Protect and Preserve Incident Scene
PUAOPE012 – Control a Level 1 Incident
PUAOPE014 – Navigate to an Incident
PUAOPE015 – Conduct Briefings and Debriefings
PUATEA002 – Work Autonomously
What You'll Enjoy
Monday to Friday roster with overtime opportunities
Comprehensive training and development
Opportunity to gain specialist Defence industry experience
Strong team culture and supportive leadership
Employee recognition and wellbeing programs
Career growth opportunities within Ventia
A workplace built on Integrity, Collaboration, Curiosity and Care
Please note: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
Pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol testing, will apply.
About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and Current 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.
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