Join Ventia's Telepower team and play a key role in delivering critical telecommunications infrastructure projects across NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical leader to step into a management position, leading field-based delivery teams and supporting the successful execution of projects that keep Australia's communications networks operational and connected.
You'll be part of a collaborative team with strong project pipelines, the autonomy to make an impact, and the opportunity to Find Your Further through meaningful work, professional growth, and exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects.
Why work with Ventia?
- Full time permanent position, Monday to Friday
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Tool of Trade vehicle (TOT1)
- Laptop and phone provided
- Ventia uniform and PPE supplied
- Ongoing training, leadership development and career progression opportunities
- Access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leasing, private health discounts, credit discounts and more
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport
About the role
The Field Area Manager is responsible for managing and supervising the execution of projects for Ventia's NSW/ACT internal delivery team. Reporting to the NSW/ACT State Manager, this role provides leadership to field-based employees while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client, quality, and operational requirements.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading, mentoring and developing internal delivery teams while promoting a strong safety culture
- Managing day-to-day field operations, workforce allocation and project priorities
- Providing technical support and guidance to field personnel and subcontractors
- Supporting project planning and delivery alongside project managers and stakeholders
- Overseeing workforce compliance, scheduling, competency requirements and team performance
- Driving quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives across field operations
Are you our next Field Area Manager?
- Trade-qualified and licensed Electrician with experience in telepower, telecommunications, or critical power infrastructure
- Proven experience leading, supervising and developing field-based delivery teams
- Strong technical knowledge of generators, battery energy systems, telecommunications power systems and associated infrastructure
- Demonstrated experience managing field operations while maintaining safety, quality and client requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
- Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout metropolitan and regional NSW
The following qualifications are required for the role:
- NSW Electrical Licence
- NSW Driver Licence
The following qualifications are not essential but will be highly regarded in the selection process:
- General Construction Induction (White Card)
- Emergency First Aid / CPR
- Low Voltage Release and Rescue
- Working at Heights
- Elevated Work Platform Licence
- Forklift High Risk Licence
- Open Communications Licence
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:168262
