Field Supervisor

Field Supervisor - Telco

**Date**:22 May 2025

**Location**:Wetherill Park, NSW, AU, 2164

**Company**:Ventia

**Telstra's intercity fibre (ICF) network build** contract is an iconic project that comes around once in a lifetime that involves the renewal and upgrade of the existing inter-city network across the Nation. **Ventia**are hiring newly created **4 x Field Supervisors** to lead the delivery of multiple remote and rural projects, overseeing subcontractors whilst ensuring safety on the ground.

**What we offer**:

- Either a 10/4 or 21/7 roster working in remote/rural locations across regional NSW, Victoria, Queensland and the east coast.
- Tool of trade vehicle + laptop + PPE + any tools required.
- All travel and accommodation expenses are paid for, and travel days are included in your work roster.
- Meal allowance $90 per day.
- Paid fatigue management day for 21/7 roster.
- Permanent, long-term opportunity to work on innovative Telstra infrastructure projects that are connecting remote communities to the digital network.
- Opportunity to explore the country and experience life and work in some of Australia's most unique and beautiful regions.
- Access to employee benefits which includes discounts on major brands
- Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the fitness passport, EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program

**About the Role**:
This is a field-based position requiring regular travel and extended periods away from home, working on a 10:4 or 21:7 roster. You'll be overseeing the installation of optic fibre cables on private properties in rural areas, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
- Safety Leadership: Ensure all staff and contractors are inducted and compliant with WHS procedures. Lead toolbox talks, pre-starts, risk assessments, and ensure Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) are followed.
- Project Oversight: Monitor daily operations, assess production performance, and implement improvements to meet schedule and quality targets.
- Team & Contractor Management: Supervise multiple contractors daily, ensuring work aligns with project specifications and safety standards.
- Planning & Scheduling: Coordinate team activities to meet project milestones, prioritising tasks and liaising with internal stakeholders.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct compliance checks to ensure fibre installations meet technical and regulatory standards.
- Reporting & Documentation: Use digital tools (laptop/iPad) to update construction trackers and maintain accurate records.
- OHSE Accountability: Take ownership of on-site safety and audit KPIs, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement.

**Are you our next Field Supervisor? You'll need**:

- Proven experience in Telstra major works, particularly with optic fibre ploughing, Inter Exchange Network (IEN) builds, and Blackspot fibre projects.
- Supervisory experience managing field teams and subcontractors in large scale civil infrastructure projects.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to effectively engage and negotiate with stakeholders, remote property owners, and subcontractors.
- Strong computer literacy, including basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant tools for reporting and documentation.

**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.
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Position Reference Number: 163148