Field Area Manager

Ventia’s Telecommunications sector provides a range of Maintenance Services including operations & maintenance, minor capital works, and facilities management (hard & soft services) across Business Units.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Senior Field Area Manager, the role of the Field Area Manager is to manage the execution of approved asset management plans and operational practices to provide reliable and predictable network performance for the designated portfolio of network assets.

The Field Area Manager will be primarily focused on operational delivery of Telstra Field Optimisation SOW activities ensuring safe, reliable and consistent delivery to plans. This role will also ensure risk identification / controls, incidents and tenant/client/customer issues are managers as per the agreed processes.

Some travel mainly around Sydney is also expected for this position.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Lead & manage field team members to deliver the works program(s) - supporting the workforce, the Network Operations Centre (NOC) and the Service Delivery Centre in managing reactive & corrective maintenance activities
- Provide oversight and supervision (where required) to subcontractor works at allocated sites
- Maintain a good working and collaborative relationship with the key client regional stakeholders
- Ensure that all contractors and staff comply with the Work Instructions (WIs), Method of Procedures (MOPs) or plans provided by the TFO SOW’s Project Managers to eliminate the likelihood of any Service Disruptions
- Deliver in accordance with the requirements of the TFO as defined by each SOW
- Implement change management initiatives where required

**About you**
- Electrical and/or trades qualification (or significant field-based experience in telecommunication power)
- Project Management qualification (Fundamentals or Cert IV) desirable
- 2+ years’ experience working within an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) environment
- 2+ years’ experience working within a Telstra in a ticket-of-work environment preferred
- Track record of constructive & effective client relationship management with client operational representatives

**What We Offer You**
- A workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion
- Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support
- Organisation that truly values and practices flexible working options
- Personalised career growth with a suite of wellness initiatives and benefits

Ventia has also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing, and much more.

**About Ventia**

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.

**Diversity**
We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

**How to apply**

**Position Reference Number**:150394

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