About the role
Ventia is proud to play a key role in the North East Link Project, a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) that will reshape Melbourne’s transport future. With a 25-year contract to deliver operations, maintenance, and asset management services. We are providing an opportunity to be part of a highly functional team, building operational solutions.
Ventia’s North East Link project is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join the team during the pre-operational construction phase. In this role, you will support the mobilisation and preparation of the road maintenance and landscape team. The role will drive the development of maintenance processes, embed a strong safety and performance culture, and ensure the road maintenance and landscape team is fully ready to maintain the network as the project moves into the Operations and Maintenance phase.
This is a permanent full-time position, with an attractive salary on offer. The role is initially based in Abbotsford during construction and relocating to the future Motorway Control Centre in Bulleen.
Role responsibilities (Pre-Operations):
- Attend site inspections to gain asset construction knowledge and participate in construction inspections.
- Develop maintenance instructions processes and procedures, to ensure readiness for the transition to the Operations and Maintenance phase.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, and asset teams to understand asset handover requirements and asset functionality.
- Mobilise and prepare a future team of road maintenance workers, including recruitment, rostering, training and inductions.
- Support the readiness of the workshop, stores, plant, vehicles and equipment.
Role responsibilities (Operations Phase):
- Supervise team of road maintenance workers, continuously training and supporting them, producing best practice maintenance outcomes.
- Ensure the asset management system and works planning is followed, ensuring comprehensive records in the asset management system are maintained to the highest level.
- Provide recommendations to Asset Team of defect information, severity to Code of Maintenance Standard levels with the efficient planning and execution of required works.
- Assist in the compilation of records, including inventory information ensuring its accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor and drive performance against maintenance KPIs.
- Coach and develop the maintenance team to maintain a high-performing, safety-focused culture.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying better ways of working and embedding lessons learned into maintenance practices.
- Be the technical expert for the road maintenance team, advising on complex matters.
About You
To be successful in your application, you will have:
- Supervisory experience in either Road Maintenance, Operations or Construction field.
- White Card and driver’s licence.
- Good understanding of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (e.g. IBM Maximo).
- Good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel.
- Exposure to large PPP Construction projects will be highly regarded.
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, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 166575
