Expression of Interest – Field Delivery Manager
Are you an experienced telecommunications delivery leader with a passion for safe, high‑quality field execution across complex network environments? We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Field Delivery Managers to support a major Core Networks program delivering critical national telecommunications infrastructure.
This is a senior delivery leadership role, overseeing end‑to‑end field execution, service assurance and operational performance across multi‑technology networks.
Why submit an EOI?
- Attractive salary with access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering large‑scale national network programs.
- Lead field delivery across fibre access, core optical, transmission, microwave, mobile and enterprise networks.
- Work closely with engineering, provisioning and customer stakeholders to drive delivery excellence.
- Join a safety‑first organisation committed to Zero Harm, quality and continuous improvement.
- Access to a range of employee benefits and health & wellbeing initiatives such as Fitness Passport.
About the role
As a Field Delivery Manager, you will lead end‑to‑end field delivery and service assurance activities across national and regional operations, ensuring works are executed safely, compliantly, on time and to the required quality standards. You will oversee field activities across surveys, installations, fibre works, commissioning, migrations, cutovers, fault restoration and decommissioning.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead national field delivery across planned works and reactive assurance activities.
- Provide forward planning visibility and maintain accurate, timely updates across delivery systems.
- Act as the primary escalation point for field, assurance, engineering and customer‑facing teams.
- Manage field resources including supervisors, technicians and subcontractors, driving performance through coaching and productivity management.
- Oversee fault management, after‑hours escalations and service restoration.
- Deliver accurate reporting on progress, quality, risk and service performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What we’re looking for:
- Extensive leadership experience delivering and assuring complex telecommunications field operations.
- Strong technical knowledge across fibre, optical transmission, microwave, mobile, enterprise and leased networks.
- Demonstrated WHS leadership with proven experience managing safe systems of work in field environments.
- Hands‑on experience across installation, commissioning, testing, migrations and fault restoration activities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams in fast‑paced environments, with experience using operational delivery systems (e.g. Helix, Novus, QTrac or similar).
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: 166898
