Defence Training Area Range Caretaker

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 a role available for a Defence Training Area Range (TAR) Caretaker to join our growing ASX-listed company and contribute to this new, long-term contract supporting 113 Defence sites and training facilities.

About the role

You live and work onsite at the Defence Training Area Range facility based on Bathurst Island in the Northern Territory. You will provide continuous oversight and security of the facility, ensuring its safety, operational readiness, and integrity at all times for Defence personnel. This includes conducting thorough inspections, performing minor corrective works on an on-call basis, and maintaining effective communication with Defence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a 24/7 presence and/or being the point of contact (POC).

• Providing general oversight and security of TAR 24/7.

• Being available on an on-call basis to perform minor corrective works.

• Planning and delivering presentations to Defence and recording outcomes.

• Performing range inspections after every use to check for damage, vandalism or theft.

• Ensuring that the facilities are safe, operational and ready for the next user.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a similar role, or in security or facility management, with exposure to emergency response and minor repair works.

• Previous experience in the ADF or Defence industry would be highly regarded.

• First aid certification (preferred but not essential, we can help you obtain or refresh).

• Valid driver's licence.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

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 diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button. Applications may be reviewed as received, 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 **************@servicestream.com.au.