Site Manager

4 weeks ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Ventia Pty Full time
What's on Offer
  • Work in one of the largest AUS Defence Sites at Lavarack Barracks
  • Work with a diverse portfolio that encompasses both land and marine equipment
  • Safety First- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people.
  • Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the Fitness Passport, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
  • Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About the Role

As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia's newest, most unique equipment including surveillance systems, marine craft, light armoured vehicles, and protected mobility vehicles.

Based in Townsville, you will be responsible to drive maintenance efficiency and operational readiness for the ADF, ensuring Defence assets are mission-ready. You will achieve this through empowering our trades and support teams at Lavarack and Ross Island Barracks.

Rostered hours of 7am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 7am - 12pm on Fridays.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to –

  • Enabling a safety focussed team environment,
  • Maintaining quality standards in our workshops and office spaces
  • Managing the team to achieve optimum productivity
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative and trusted working relationships with our client; your team and peers
  • Coordinate activities for best outcomes for defence
  • Identify and assist in the execution of continuous improvement initiatives
  • Developing the team to ensure capability
  • Supporting and implementing change initiatives
  • Reviewing and interpreting data to inform decisions and highlight risks
Required Skills and Experience
  • Proven leader in a technical environment
  • Trade qualification or maintenance experience is advantageous
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills that foster trust and collaboration.
  • Confident decision making supported by clear rationale
  • Valid Driver's licence
  • You must be an Australian Citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance
About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand.

As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia's newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.

Ventia has a proud history of partnering with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), spanning three decades. We operate in every Australian State and Territory with a 3,000-strong workforce consisting of passionate civilians and Defence Veterans.

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

If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.

Position Reference Number: 164324


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