Ventia Pty Ltd

The Role:

This is an Ongoing, full-time role located at the Army Base at Puckapunyal, in regional Victoria. The Range Safety Operator role will see you providing range management services to the Defence Force and is a crucial component in ensuring the safe operation of the live-fire ranges within the Training Area on a 24/7 basis. You will be part of a small team and dedicated to a rotating shift of 12 hours duration (four days on and four days off) including night shift, weekends and Public Holidays.

Duties and responsibilities:

This role has a high number of duties and responsibilities. You are encouraged to read the Job Description for a thorough list before you apply. The key duties and responsibilities are:

• Knowledge of PTA SO Requirements for Range Operations both Live & Dry. Includes Weapon Types and Traces to be used.
• Manage RDA Templates & Oz Explorer Inputting
• Conduct 1500h Range Users Conference
• Compile and Maintain Communications Logbook
• Daily Compilation and Updating of Map Boards x 7
• Produce and Issue RDA Maps
• Manage all Aspects of Range Access including Gate Operation, Flags, Map / Key / Comms issue, Range Entry Log, Brief/ Debrief In-coming or Off-going Users
• Brief & Debrief all Range Users
• Net Control Station for live firing activities, accidents, incidents & admin net as required.
• Communicate with Military Aircraft, Civilian Aircraft, CFA, VICFIRE, Police Air Wing via radio and / or phone
• Conduct 1500hr Range User Conference
• Undertake first response bush firefighting activities as required

What you will need to be successful:

• Be an Australian citizen eligible for Police & Defence clearance
• Computer skills including Word & Excel experience (highly desirable)
• Experience in radio communication
• Certificate in First Aid Level 2 (desirable)
• Mandatory training and licences:
  • Manual Drivers Licence
  • CFA Minimum Skills or Equivalent (desirable)
  • Gain & Maintain DRN and Ventia Computer Access
• Excellent communication skills – be able to communicate with all ranks in Defence
• Able to work successfully as a team member and equally successful working independently
• Proactive – anticipate and flag areas of concern
• Have a problem solving and solutions-oriented mindset whilst thinking on your feet

About You:

Preferably you have an ex-Military background, or similar. You understand that you will be working for a high-profile government department, therefore you understand the Department of Defence requires you to be a high-performing contractor. It goes without saying you have a superior teamwork attitude, and you treat your Ventia team members and our client with the utmost respect, and turnover work in a timely manner.

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.