(PAS) Base Operations Manager at Ventia in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

operations

budgeting

procurement

kpi tracking

emergency

stakeholder

Operational Leadership: Oversee daily Defence PAS Base operations to meet contractual and legislative requirements. Manage budgets and financials for efficient service delivery. Collaborate with procurement to enhance supplier performance and ensure compliance with Defence standards, policies, and agreements.
Performance & Innovation: Drive innovation and continuous improvement to boost efficiency and service quality. Track KPIs, embed best practices, and lead initiatives for commercial compliance and long-term sustainability.
Emergency & Risk Management: Lead emergency management and business continuity planning activities to ensure preparedness and resilience. Coordinate technical recovery plans in response to critical events, enabling rapid restoration of services and minimising operational disruption.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate and lead regular stakeholder engagement meetings to ensure alignment, transparency, and strong working relationships. Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support collaborative decision-making and continuous improvement.
Team Development & Culture: Lead a large technical maintenance team, promoting a high-performance, safety-first culture. Provide hands-on leadership through mentoring, daily huddles, and pre-starts. Foster collaboration across teams and regions to drive shared success.

Requirements

security clearance

operational leadership

whs knowledge

contract compliance

stakeholder engagement

engineering degree

Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police.
Skilled in managing geographically dispersed teams
7+ years’ experience in a similar operational leadership rol
Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and safety culture development
Financially astute with contract compliance experience
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Visible and engaging leader
Experienced in emergency and continuity planning
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
Proven experience in Defence or complex environments
Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent trade desirable but not essential

Benefits

Access to Ventia’s: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major retail brands.
Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program.

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 a defence security clearance.
must be an australian citizen.
must undertake and maintain a satisfactory australian federal police check.

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

operations

budgeting

procurement

kpi tracking

emergency

stakeholder

Operational Leadership: Oversee daily Defence PAS Base operations to meet contractual and legislative requirements. Manage budgets and financials for efficient service delivery. Collaborate with procurement to enhance supplier performance and ensure compliance with Defence standards, policies, and agreements.
Performance & Innovation: Drive innovation and continuous improvement to boost efficiency and service quality. Track KPIs, embed best practices, and lead initiatives for commercial compliance and long-term sustainability.
Emergency & Risk Management: Lead emergency management and business continuity planning activities to ensure preparedness and resilience. Coordinate technical recovery plans in response to critical events, enabling rapid restoration of services and minimising operational disruption.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate and lead regular stakeholder engagement meetings to ensure alignment, transparency, and strong working relationships. Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support collaborative decision-making and continuous improvement.
Team Development & Culture: Lead a large technical maintenance team, promoting a high-performance, safety-first culture. Provide hands-on leadership through mentoring, daily huddles, and pre-starts. Foster collaboration across teams and regions to drive shared success.

Requirements

security clearance

operational leadership

whs knowledge

contract compliance

stakeholder engagement

engineering degree

Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police.
Skilled in managing geographically dispersed teams
7+ years’ experience in a similar operational leadership rol
Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and safety culture development
Financially astute with contract compliance experience
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Visible and engaging leader
Experienced in emergency and continuity planning
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
Proven experience in Defence or complex environments
Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent trade desirable but not essential

Benefits

Access to Ventia’s: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major retail brands.
Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program.

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 a defence security clearance.
must be an australian citizen.
must undertake and maintain a satisfactory australian federal police check.

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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