Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
15 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Holtze, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
35,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
safety reporting
cash handling
pos analysis
food safety
stocktaking
mess operations
As the Mess Manager, you’ll oversee the smooth and professional running of the mess facility, ensuring high‑quality service delivery across meals, bar operations, and functions. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance with food safety, HACCP requirements, cash handling standards, and operational procedures, while working closely with hospitality teams, Defence personnel, and internal stakeholders to drive operational excellence and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Adhere to SHEQ systems and statutory obligations; report WHS incidents and near misses via Vensafe
- Support corrective actions and promote a strong safety culture
- Oversee day‑to‑day mess operations to meet contractual and service standards
- Perform cash handling duties, including takings, floats, and weekly bar/bank reconciliations
- Conduct monthly bar stocktakes and end‑of‑month cash float reconciliations
- Organise and manage functions to a high standard
- Monitor food safety practices, including labelling, storage, and use‑by date monitoring
- Ensure the mess is secure, clean, and well‑presented
- Manage staff rosters and coordinate coverage with the Workforce Planner
- Analyse POS data and handle stock ordering and stocktaking activities
- Accurately record Meal Pass and IMPOS transactions
- Report facility damage or equipment faults promptly for repair
- Assist Defence personnel with MAFM collection
- Responsible Service of Alcohol certification
Requirements
2 years
food safety
haccp
leadership
planning
australian citizen
The Role: Ventia are looking for an experienced and motivated Mess Manager to lead the daily operations of a Defence hospitality facility. If you take pride in delivering exceptional food and beverage services, excel in a compliance‑driven environment, and enjoy building positive relationships with staff and customers, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast‑paced and rewarding role.
To be considered for this position you must be an Australian citizen, as required by Defence. Applicants who are looking to expand their career with a business that rewards and values its employees are invited to apply by clicking the apply now button.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising food and beverage service
- Sound knowledge of Food Safety Standards, relevant legislation and statutory obligations
- Food Safety for Supervisors certification (training provided)
- Knowledge of Defence operations (desirable)
- Strong understanding of HACCP and compliance requirements
- Excellent planning, organisation, and collaborative skills
- Proven interpersonal communication, leadership, and motivational abilities
- Ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment
Benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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.