Senior Facilities

The Company

Do you want to make a real impact in your community while growing your career with one of Australia and New Zealand's leading essential services providers? At Ventia, people are the key to our success. We deliver high-quality facilities and project management services across more than 1000 government-owned sites throughout regional South Australia under the GEH contract.

We are proud to foster a supportive, inclusive and flexible work environment where your safety, wellbeing and professional development are our priority. Our culture is built on diversity, innovation, and collaboration—driving outcomes that improve communities every day.

We are seeking a Senior Facilities & Project Manager to oversee facilities and project delivery across GEH sites, while leading and supporting a small team of Facility & Asset Managers.

This role plays a pivotal part in building strong client relationships with SA Government stakeholders, ensuring compliance with housing specifications, and driving improvements in service delivery and efficiency. You'll have the opportunity to directly support and mentor staff, manage significant projects, and contribute to the ongoing success of the GEH contract.

• Deliver facility and project management services across GEH sites, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality outcomes.
• Foster strong relationships with government housing officers, particularly for projects exceeding $150K.
• Guide, mentor, and support Facility & Asset Managers through hands-on leadership and training.
• Manage resource planning, leave coverage, and performance monitoring to maintain service continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying optimisation opportunities for housing specifications, processes, and documentation.
• Promote and role model a strong safety-first culture in line with Ventia's SHEQ standards.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in facilities or project management, ideally within housing, asset management, or government contracts.
• Trade background (highly desirable) and/or tertiary qualifications in project management or relevant industry.
• Strong understanding of facilities maintenance in a subcontracted environment.
• Experience in project scoping, compliance, and reporting.
• Current driver's licence (required).

• Be part of a values-driven organisation that champions diversity, inclusion, and career development.
• Work with a supportive leadership team that invests in staff training, upskilling, and mentoring.
• Enjoy flexible workplace arrangements and real career progression opportunities.
• Make a positive impact by delivering essential services to regional South Australian communities.

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.

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.

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: 164423