The Opportunity
Join our high performing Work Winning team within Infrastructure Services. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and delivery of technical solutions that support strategic growth initiatives. You will play a key role in securing new business opportunities by developing compelling, customer focused proposals that differentiate Ventia throughout the critical journey from prospect to contract award.
Working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, you will help shape value propositions that resonate with clients, position Ventia ahead of competitors, and enable a seamless transition from pre-contracts into operations.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible location, you can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, or Brisbane
- Hybrid working environment offering a balance of collaboration and work-from-home flexibility
- Opportunities for interstate and potential New Zealand travel
- Be part of a supportive, high performing team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Access to exclusive VenPerks, including paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, and discounts across private healthcare, travel, retail, and more
Key Accountabilities
- Identify and develop opportunities that support informed decision-making and strengthen Ventia’s market position.
- Contribute to strategic positioning, negotiations, and successful proposal development within targeted industry sectors.
- Deliver customer-focused, innovative solutions aligned with client needs, operational requirements, and market trends.
- Engage with client stakeholders to understand technical opportunities and develop tailored win strategies.
- Support seamless transition from pre-contracts to operations for successful bid delivery.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or an electrical trade qualification are highly regarded.
- Extensive experience in business development, project delivery, or operational leadership within the infrastructure or utilities sectors.
- Demonstrated success in identifying, developing, and securing strategic projects and opportunities.
- Strong strategic thinking capability combined with commercial and financial acumen.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience in client-facing roles.
- Ability to understand client requirements and translate them into practical, deliverable solutions.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to coordinate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure services, operational delivery, and project execution.
- Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera is preferred.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number:167362
