Range Caretaker

Range Caretaker Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Range Caretaker to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • On site and available during AH times when activities are in progress on Range;
  • Maintain tidiness around the exterior of range control and the wash bay;
  • Site security access, safety briefing, issuing of Range standing orders and all related paperwork including online documents such as IMS;
  • Handover to Range Control Staff at 0700hrs and receive the range back at 1600hrs;
  • Provide out of hours and weekend Range Control Function;
  • Operation and monitoring of STARSN radio system and keeping of accurate communications log;
  • Assist Range Operators with Land Management tasks and fence inspections/repairs;
  • General non-tech maintenance and cleaning duties;
  • First Response Bushfire Fighting and monitoring of fire grounds.

Requirements:

  • Bush firefighting qualifications;
  • Be an Australian citizen eligible & for a defence clearance (mandatory);
  • Experience with the use relevant tools including power tools, chain saws etc;
  • High level of navigational/orientation skills;
  • Working knowledge with inventory control, stock management and storage maintenance;
  • Valid Australian drivers licence;
  • Hold current Operational licences and equipment tickets;
  • Experience in Range and/or Defence Land Management (highly desirable);
  • Current Senior First Aid Certificate.