Filed Lead

2 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Ventia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Filed Lead - Estate Upkeep

Date: 29 Aug 2025

Location:Darwin, NT, AU, 0832

Company: Ventia

We're excited to offer this internal opportunity to support your continued growth and development within the business.

Ventia is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Field Lead to join our Defence Base Services team in Darwin. If you're passionate about people, performance, and purpose-driven work, this is your opportunity to make a real impact supporting Australia's Defence infrastructure.

This role is based at Robertson Barracks, where you'll lead with confidence, coordinate with precision, and foster strong relationships across trades, subcontractors, and Defence stakeholders.

What you'll be doing;

  • Take charge of first-response coordination for Estate Upkeep outages—keeping assets operational and teams informed.
  • Supervise and support subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Champion the Ventia Permit to Work System, conducting audits and confirming operational processes.
  • Collaborate on project quality control, validating work scope and assessing value for money.
  • Facilitate smooth site access—organising inductions, maps, drawings, and escorts.
  • Build trusted relationships with Defence clients and customers, becoming a key liaison on base.
  • Keep systems updated with accurate, timely information.
  • Be ready to step in and support the Infrastructure Services Manager with additional tasks as needed.

What you'll need;

  • Trade or tertiary qualifications in one or more of: Electrical, Hydraulic, HVAC, Mechanical orBuilding.
  • Proven experience leading trade teams and managing estate upkeep services.
  • Excellent communication skills—written and verbal—with a collaborative mindset.
  • A strong grasp of facilities maintenance and service delivery in complex environments (Defence experience is a plus).
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new digital systems.
  • Familiarity with Permit to Work systems and high-risk work qualifications are highly desirable.
  • A current Australian Driver's Licence.
  • Australian Citizenship is essential to obtain Defence Security Clearance (NV1 level).

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

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

Position Reference Number: 164283

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