Ventia have over 35 years’ experience working with Defence and providing Firefighting Services. With a new contract awarded in 2024 to provide 6 +2 +2 years. Now is the time to join Ventia’s Fire Services contract. We are currently seeking an Assurance & Standards Lead to join Ventia Fire Services.
This role plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and standardised aviation fire and rescue services across Ventia’s Defence contract. This role supports strategic operational outcomes by embedding a culture of continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and operational consistency across 14 fire stations nationally.
Responsibilities include but not limited to
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality, risk, compliance and assurance frameworks aligned with Defence and Ventia standards.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Defence contract requirements, and industry best practices in aviation fire rescue, fire, and rescue operations.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and reviews of operational policies and practices across all fire stations to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Emergency Response Trainers and Station Leaders to ensure training programs meet compliance and quality benchmarks.
- Maintain and update Operations documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, Defence directives and operational excellence goals.
- 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.
- Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement across all fire service teams.
Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in compliance, quality management, in emergency services, or related field.
- Expertise in designing and implementing assurance frameworks
- Extensive experience in fire services, preferably within Defence or aviation rescue environments (highly regarded).
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, ISO standards, Defence and contract delivery compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead audits, develop standards, and influence operational behaviour’s.
- 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.
What’s on offer
- 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.
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.
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.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number:165402
