We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.
We have opportunities available for Defence Training Area Range Operators in our Defence division.
These are permanent full-time positions based at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory.
About us
Service Stream is an equal chance ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.
Your next role comes with these perks:
Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility.
You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers.
We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.
You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.
About the role
Your key responsibilities will include:
About the role
Your key responsibilities will include:
Coordinate contractor activities supporting TAR operations, including land management, housekeeping, cleaning, waste management, and estate upkeep.
Plan, deploy, test, and recover live fire target equipment in consultation with Defence user units.
Open and close danger area gates and flags in accordance with approved live firing schedules.
Build, repair,



and maintain target equipment while managing consumable stock levels.
Conduct inspections, audits, surveys, and compliance activities as required under contract obligations.
Maintain training areas and facilities to ensure operational readiness and fitness for use.
Operate, or quickly develop proficiency in, a range of target systems and associated equipment.
Manage inventory, stock control, and storage requirements.
Safely operate chainsaws and perform minor infrastructure repairs and maintenance.
Operate vehicles in challenging off-road environments and undertake vehicle recovery activities.
Participate in deployments to Defence training and operational locations, including extended periods away from home.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
Experience in planning, placing, testing and recovering range live fire target equipment would be highly desirable.
Ability to operate and maintain various target systems such as DART, MTR, and SMR.
Experience in inventory control, stock management, and storage maintenance.
Range Officer Accreditation or relevant safety training would be highly regarded but not essential.
Previous experience in the ADF or Defence industry would be highly regarded.
This role also requires deployment up to 14 days, dependant on Defence requirements.
You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
How to apply
Please submit your interest with the apply button.
We are actively interviewing, so please don't hesitate to apply!
We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.
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📌 Defence Training Area Range Operator (Darwin)
🏢 Service Stream
📍 Darwin