Training Area Range (TAR) Operator
Service Stream
Unknown, South Australia, Australia
Full-Time
$385
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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 an opportunity available for aDefence Training Area Range Operator to join our Defence division. This will be offered as a permanent full-time position based at Cultana Training Area, approximately 385km north-west of Adelaide in SA.
About us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity 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 safety, diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.
About the role
You will ensure the readiness and functionality of Defence Training Areas.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Coordinating contractor tasks for the Training Area Range (e.g. land care, cleaning, waste, estate upkeep).
Planning, deploying, testing and recovering live fire targets with Defence Units.
Managing TAR gates/flags per approved firing schedules.
Building and repairing targets using Defence supplies.
Conducting non-technical inspections and supporting contractor technical checks.
Maintaining TAR readiness (e.g. weed control, facility upkeep).
Operating DART, MTR, SMR & new target systems.
Managing inventory, stock control & storage.
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.
Previous experience in the ADF or Defence industry would be highly regarded.
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 where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, 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. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email talent.defence@servicestream.com.au.
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.