Assurance & Standards Lead at Ventia in Cremorne, Victoria, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

reporting

incident review

sop management

compliance

quality assurance

audits

Provide strategic insights and reporting to the Manager – Fire Services Strategy and Capability Development on compliance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Support incident investigations and post-incident reviews to ensure lessons learned are captured and integrated into operational standards.
Maintain and update Operations documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, Defence directives and operational excellence goals.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Defence contract requirements, and industry best practices in aviation fire rescue, fire, and rescue operations.
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality, risk, compliance and assurance frameworks aligned with Defence and Ventia standards.
Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement across all fire service teams.
Collaborate with Emergency Response Trainers and Station Leaders to ensure training programs meet compliance and quality benchmarks.
Conduct audits, inspections, and reviews of operational policies and practices across all fire stations to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.

Requirements

iso

compliance

security clearance

fire services

audit

assurance

Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, ISO standards, Defence and contract delivery compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, project management, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Must be able to maintain a defence security clearance, as a result the successful incumbent must be an Australian Citizen.
Extensive experience in fire services, preferably within Defence or aviation rescue environments (highly regarded).
Proven ability to lead audits, develop standards, and influence operational behaviour’s.
Expertise in designing and implementing assurance frameworks
Tertiary qualifications in compliance, quality management, in emergency services, or related field.

Benefits

Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.
Access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must hold/maintain a defence security clearance and be an australian citizen.

Company

Overview

2021 Listing

Stock Market Milestone

The company was listed on both ASX and NZX in November 2021.

5Billion AUD Revenue

Annual Financial Performance

Generates over AUD 5 billion in annual revenue with strong profitability.

2020 Acquisition

Business Expansion

Acquired Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield Services) in 2020.

400 Sites Operated

Infrastructure Network

Operates over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand.

Fused decades of engineering and service expertise into a single powerhouse.
Delivers end-to-end infrastructure services—from design and maintenance to decommissioning.
Typical projects include keeping hospitals, schools, and transport systems running, as well as building telecommunications networks and remediating contaminated land.
Specializes in defence, telecoms, transport, water and utilities, environmental works, and social infrastructure across public and private sectors.
Ensures 24/7 functionality of traffic, power, networks, and critical facilities.

Culture + Values

We put the safety and health of our people, our clients and our communities above all else.
Redefining Service Excellence through client focus, innovation and commitment to sustainability.
We seek to improve every day to deliver successful outcomes.
We simplify complexity, provide clarity and develop logical solutions.
We value strength and dependability, creativity and sustainable impact.

Environment + Sustainability

1.5 °C Limit

Paris Agreement Target

Committed to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 °C as per the Paris Agreement and UN SDG 13.

Halve Emissions by 2030

Science Based Targets Initiative

Aims to reduce global emissions by 50% by 2030 through the Science Based Targets initiative.

Signatory to SBTi
Net-zero target aligned with SBTi and Business Ambition
Pathway to net-zero with progress in GHG and energy data
Strategy focused on environment, social, and governance

Inclusion & Diversity

Over 20 Countries

Global Representation

Western Roads Upgrade team includes representatives from over 20 countries, showcasing global diversity in the workforce.

Workforce reflects diversity in background, age, gender, skills, experience and thought.
Zero‑tolerance approach to bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment.
Sustainability Council progressing workplace gender equality and equal rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
Independent Indigenous Advisory Board and Reconciliation Action Plan supporting Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori employment.
Cultural‑diversity activities (Harmony Week, Culture Club, food tastings) embedded year‑round.

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Role

Description

reporting

incident review

sop management

compliance

quality assurance

audits

Provide strategic insights and reporting to the Manager – Fire Services Strategy and Capability Development on compliance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Support incident investigations and post-incident reviews to ensure lessons learned are captured and integrated into operational standards.
Maintain and update Operations documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, Defence directives and operational excellence goals.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Defence contract requirements, and industry best practices in aviation fire rescue, fire, and rescue operations.
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality, risk, compliance and assurance frameworks aligned with Defence and Ventia standards.
Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement across all fire service teams.
Collaborate with Emergency Response Trainers and Station Leaders to ensure training programs meet compliance and quality benchmarks.
Conduct audits, inspections, and reviews of operational policies and practices across all fire stations to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.

Requirements

iso

compliance

security clearance

fire services

audit

assurance

Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, ISO standards, Defence and contract delivery compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, project management, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Must be able to maintain a defence security clearance, as a result the successful incumbent must be an Australian Citizen.
Extensive experience in fire services, preferably within Defence or aviation rescue environments (highly regarded).
Proven ability to lead audits, develop standards, and influence operational behaviour’s.
Expertise in designing and implementing assurance frameworks
Tertiary qualifications in compliance, quality management, in emergency services, or related field.

Benefits

Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.
Access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must hold/maintain a defence security clearance and be an australian citizen.

Company

Overview

2021 Listing

Stock Market Milestone

The company was listed on both ASX and NZX in November 2021.

5Billion AUD Revenue

Annual Financial Performance

Generates over AUD 5 billion in annual revenue with strong profitability.

2020 Acquisition

Business Expansion

Acquired Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield Services) in 2020.

400 Sites Operated

Infrastructure Network

Operates over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand.

Fused decades of engineering and service expertise into a single powerhouse.
Delivers end-to-end infrastructure services—from design and maintenance to decommissioning.
Typical projects include keeping hospitals, schools, and transport systems running, as well as building telecommunications networks and remediating contaminated land.
Specializes in defence, telecoms, transport, water and utilities, environmental works, and social infrastructure across public and private sectors.
Ensures 24/7 functionality of traffic, power, networks, and critical facilities.

Culture + Values

We put the safety and health of our people, our clients and our communities above all else.
Redefining Service Excellence through client focus, innovation and commitment to sustainability.
We seek to improve every day to deliver successful outcomes.
We simplify complexity, provide clarity and develop logical solutions.
We value strength and dependability, creativity and sustainable impact.

Environment + Sustainability

1.5 °C Limit

Paris Agreement Target

Committed to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 °C as per the Paris Agreement and UN SDG 13.

Halve Emissions by 2030

Science Based Targets Initiative

Aims to reduce global emissions by 50% by 2030 through the Science Based Targets initiative.

Signatory to SBTi
Net-zero target aligned with SBTi and Business Ambition
Pathway to net-zero with progress in GHG and energy data
Strategy focused on environment, social, and governance

Inclusion & Diversity

Over 20 Countries

Global Representation

Western Roads Upgrade team includes representatives from over 20 countries, showcasing global diversity in the workforce.

Workforce reflects diversity in background, age, gender, skills, experience and thought.
Zero‑tolerance approach to bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment.
Sustainability Council progressing workplace gender equality and equal rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
Independent Indigenous Advisory Board and Reconciliation Action Plan supporting Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori employment.
Cultural‑diversity activities (Harmony Week, Culture Club, food tastings) embedded year‑round.

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