Join Ventia in a role which keeps the Australian Defence Force’s wheels turning!
Ventia has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Supervisor with a Fitter/ Armourer background to oversee critical Defence maintenance activities in Edinburgh, SA.
Reporting to the Site Manager, you'll lead day-to-day service delivery, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality across trade and admin teams. You'll support Defence maintenance operations while fostering a high-performing, positive team culture
What we offer:
- Salary: $120 500 – 130 500 TFR (inclusive of Super)
- Full-time, permanent role with early Friday finishes at 12 pm.
- Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle Perks: Access EAP services, wellness programs and Fitness Passport, plus exclusive discounts at 450+ retailers, Novated leasing options and more.
- An opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive team, where you will play an important role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.
- All tools, PPE and Uniforms provided
- On-site Parking
Responsibilities:
- Providing supervision, operational oversight and management support to the Site Manager.
- Liaise with Schedulers and Maintenance Planners to ensure compliance with overall maintenance plans
- Allocate maintenance tasks to appropriately qualified personnel.
- Account for labour, repair parts and maintenance consumables and other Commonwealth items and equipment during daily interactions with warehouse and procurement teams.
- Ensure business processes are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Mentor technical and support staff and provide development and training support.
- Provide management advice and direction to Ventia personnel relating to procedures and compliance.
- Strong commitment to fostering a positive team culture through leadership, collaboration, and accountability.
About you:
- Proven experience leading maintenance teams and managing technical activities.
- Relevant trade qualification(e.g. Cert III in Mechanical Engineering - Fitter/ Armourer).
- Strong communication, customer service, and leadership skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to efficiently manage competing priorities and stakeholders at various levels of seniority (including military personnel).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and SAP system(desirable).
- Tertiary qualification in planning/scheduling (desirable).
- Current Australian driver’s licence (HR/HC desirable).
- Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance.
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:166287
