Lead the Team at Our Brand-New RAAF Tindal Defence Clothing Store!
Permanent Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:30am–4:00pm
Salary Package up to $75,000
A rare and exciting leadership opportunity is now open at Ventia’s new Defence Clothing Store at RAAF Tindal!
If you’re a natural leader with a passion for people, service excellence and smooth operational delivery, this is your chance to make your mark in a high profile Defence environment.
Step into a role where every day brings purpose—you’ll guide a talented team of retail and seamstress professionals, shape the store’s success from day one, and ensure our service consistently meets Defence standards and Ventia’s commitment to excellence.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Great work-life balance – Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm (no late nights or weekends!)
- Permanent full-time stability with one of Australia’s leading essential services providers.
- A supportive, close knit team ready to welcome you.
- Access to meaningful career pathways across Ventia’s diverse business.
- Enjoy fantastic employee benefits, including:
- Discounted private health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Travel discounts
- Learning and development programs
What You’ll Be Doing
- As the Site Leader, you’ll be the driving force behind the operation, leading a motivated team and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Your responsibilities include:
- Overseeing store operations, performance, compliance with Defence policy and financial success.
- Leading and mentoring a high performing team to meet contract and service requirements.
- Managing service delivery, solving problems on the spot, and championing continuous improvement.
- Building strong partnerships with Defence personnel, Ventia stakeholders and suppliers.
- Supporting a culture of diversity, inclusion, customer focus and operational excellence.
- Upholding Ventia values and contributing to performance reviews and business improvement initiatives.
About You
- You’re a confident, people focused leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. You’ll also bring:
- Australian Citizenship (required for Defence Clearance eligibility)
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team
- Excellent people skills and ability to communicate across multiple stakeholders
- A collaborative, solutions focused approach
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Experience in logistics or Defence environments (highly regarded)
- Performance management and reporting experience
- Strong written communication and solid IT skills
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:166049
