Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
Technical Maintenance Supervisor
Supervise trades delivering critical maintenance services across Defence sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Maintenance Supervisor role involves managing a skilled team of trades to deliver critical maintenance services across Defence sites, contributing to a high‑impact, nationally significant operation in a dynamic environment. • Oversee planned maintenance and repair works, including audits and optimisation of assets. • Provide ongoing support and leadership to trades and maintenance team. • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and Defence contracts. • Actively support and participate in transformation programmes. • Allocate work orders to timesheets accurately. • Oversee contractor safety frameworks, including SWMS and compliance with Ventia Critical Risk Protocols. • Proactively manage contractor performance metrics on a monthly basis. • Conduct site assessments to ensure contractual compliance and initiate work orders or quotes as needed. • Manage client requests and feedback, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸asset maintenance
- ▸work allocation
- ▸safety management
- ▸performance tracking
- ▸site assessment
- ▸client management
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a trade qualification in HVAC, plumbing or electrical (trade licence desirable), be willing to act as a nominee supervisor and travel interstate, and have proven operational leadership experience in Defence or similar complex settings. They need working knowledge of WHS legislation, experience supervising subcontractors, strong negotiation and communication skills, intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, a valid C‑class driver’s licence, and eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance as an Australian citizen. • Recognised Veteran Employer of Choice by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. • Uniform and PPE supplied. • Trade qualification in HVAC, plumbing or electrical (trade licence desirable). • Willingness to act as nominee supervisor and travel interstate. • Proven operational leadership experience in Defence or similar complex environments. • Working knowledge of WHS legislation, WHS committees and safety culture development. • Experience supervising subcontractors and liaising directly with clients. • Strong negotiation and communication skills. • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. • Valid C‑class driver’s licence. • Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizen, able to obtain AFP check).
Requirements
- ▸trade qualification
- ▸leadership
- ▸whs knowledge
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸c‑class licence
- ▸security clearance
Benefits
Ventia offers a safety‑first culture where every job is done right and everyone goes home safely. The company has secured a 6‑year Defence Base Services contract with the possibility of extension and is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice. Uniform and PPE are supplied, and employees enjoy health and wellbeing initiatives, discounted health insurance, an employee assistance program, and discounts at over 450 Australian retailers. Ventia values diversity and provides an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, spouses and people with disabilities. • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, discounted health insurance, and employee assistance program. • Discounts at over 450 Australian retailers.
Work Environment
Onsite