Groundskeeper Leading Hand

Groundskeeper Leading Hand

**Date**:15 Nov 2024**Location**:Karakatta, WA, AU, 6010**Company**:Ventia**The Role**
**Ventia **are currently looking to engage a **Groundskeeper Leading Hand** to join our Defence Base Services Contract. This position will see you working at Irwin Barracks in Karrakatta WA, within a well-established maintenance team. In this role you will be responsible for the upkeep of a diverse range of built and natural park assets which include streetscapes, training grounds, verges and recreational grounds.This position is a full-time permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 06:00am - 02:30pm (with overtime opportunities) and a 12:00pm finish on Fridays. A company vehicle will also be provided for all work-related travel.The payrate for this position is $33.45 per hour.- To be considered for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and willing to undergo a police check._

**Benefits**:

- Monday to Friday position with an early finish each Friday
- Company car provided for work related travel requirements
- Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter
- This role comes with the added security of being offered as a permanent position

**Key duties, but not limited to**:

- Provide effective and efficient delivery of the land management services
- Supervise and assist the Grounds Maintenance Team and relevant subcontractors as needed
- Complete administration tasks including grounds service inspections, workplace inspections, chemical registers, and relevant reporting
- Induct and train new team members
- Ensure effective communication within the team, including the daily toolbox meetings

**Requirements**:

- Current Driver’s Licence - HR highly regarded
- Certificate II Horticulture
- Chainsaw Ticket - Level 1 or 2
- Agvet Chemical Users Course or similar
- Able to Pass a Pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol screen
- Experience in a similar parks & gardens or landscaping role - Highly desirable

**The Company**
**Ventia **is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.**Diversity**
**Ventia **is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.**How to Apply**- Position Reference Number: 160787