Ventia is seeking two Project Leads to support the delivery of Telepower construction projects and programs within our Telecommunications business.
You will be responsible for leading projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery across safety, quality, time, and budget. These roles requires strong collaboration with internal teams, subcontractors, and key client stakeholders.
Why Join Ventia?
- Hybrid and flexibility to support your work-life balance
- Tool of trade vehicle
- Competitive salary plus access to exclusive benefits like travel discounts, novated leasing, and private health savings
- Supportive team culture with a manager focussed on your development
- Career development within a major telco project and broader Ventia opportunities
- Long-term engagement with excellent potential for extension and ongoing stability
- Wellbeing support including EAP, Fitness Passport, and mental health programs
About the roles:
As a Project Lead, you will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery across multiple sites within a fast-paced telecommunications environment. Furthermore, you’ll
- Manage end‑to‑end project planning, scheduling, and delivery in collaboration with the Telepower PMO
- Oversee project performance, including tracking, reporting, budget forecasting, and cost control
- Coordinate subcontractors, materials, logistics, and site access across multiple projects
- Maintain stakeholder relationships, ensuring client confidence and delivery of contract KPIs
- Ensure compliance with WHS, quality, and Ventia standards, including supervision of high-risk activities and critical control checks
- Conduct site audits, inspections, and quality assurance checks, supporting pre-delivery and ongoing project performance
About you:
Role 1: Project Lead – Electrical / Telepower Focus
You are an experienced Project Lead with a strong electrical background, delivering Telepower or infrastructure projects in complex environments.
- 5+ years’ experience leading teams in telco, electrical, or data centre environments
- Experience with Telepower, UPS, BESS or similar systems, with strong electrical safety knowledge
- Proven project delivery experience, including managing teams, stakeholders, and site activities
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and a proactive, safety-first mindset
- Ability to work independently and travel regionally as required
Required:
- Project Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- NSW Electrical Licence, White Card, Driver’s Licence
- Highly regarded: Open Cabling, First Aid/CPR, LVR, Working at Heights, High Risk licences, Telco inductions
Role 2: Project Lead – Program Delivery Focus
You are a capable Project Lead with experience delivering telecommunications programs across multi-site environments.
- Experience leading teams in telco or data centre environments
- Strong project management capability, managing multiple stakeholders and deliverables
- Exposure to lifecycle replacement (batteries) and/or CSF/SMR programs
- Solid understanding of electrical environments and safety practices
- Strong communication skills with a proactive, adaptable approach
- Willingness to undertake Project Management certification
Required:
- White Card and Driver’s Licence
- Highly regarded: Open Cabling, First Aid/CPR, LVR, Working at Heights, High Risk licences, Telco inductions
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:167074
