What’s on offer?
- Competitive Salary Package: $160k incl super (negotiable for the right candidate)
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative and uplifting Operations team.
- Play a key role in building Australia’s existing and future workforce, supporting talent pipelines across a high‑demand, infrastructure‑critical industry.
- Work flexibly across our national footprint, with offices located throughout QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA.
- Access clear development pathways, including opportunities to step into leadership and eventually build and lead your own high‑performing team.
- Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
- Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About the Energy Sector
Ventia delivers essential services from electricity generation (including renewables) through to transmission, substations, distribution, and gas networks.
We are recognised in our expertise within live‑line transmission work, substation construction, and innovative distribution poles‑and‑wires maintenance solutions.
Our services keep the electrical infrastructure operating safely, reliably and efficiently – keeping homes, businesses and communities connected to energy they rely on every day.
About the Role
The Training & Development Manager will lead and coordinate the development of the electrical distribution and transmission (emerging and existing) workforce. This includes developing strategies to increase the number of qualified talent and ensuring all state‑specific compliance requirements are fully met.
What you will do
- Develop and implement and oversee training programs to enhance skills and knowledge across apprentices and existing workforce
- Collaborate, create and initiate strategies with recruitment teams, industry partners and educational institutions for emerging workforce
- Create and maintain state-based, ‘skills matrices’ for Cert 3 qualified linesperson requirements.
- Identify, source and apply for government grants and manage grant‑funded projects and reporting.
Required Skills & Experience
- Ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Strong understanding of the electrical distribution and transmission sector.
- Knowledge of state-specific certification requirements for electrical linespersons in Australia
- Proven experience in workforce development, training coordination, or a similar role within the electrical distribution industry.
- Ability to develop and implement effective training programs and workforce strategies.
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
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
Position Reference Number:165811
