Area Manager - Electrical

Ventia; Blacktown; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Company pool vehicle

Laptop and phone

PPE supplied

Career progression opportunities

Training opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an Area Manager to lead the delivery of telecommunications power infrastructure projects across NSW and ACT. Based in Arndell Park with flexible hybrid working arrangements, you will oversee multiple projects, manage budgets and KPIs, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

You will travel regionally to support activities and build strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in telecoms or critical infrastructure, an Electrical Licence and a

Qualifications

• Experience leading telecommunications, electrical infrastructure or critical infrastructure projects.
• Electrical Licence and current driver’s licence are required.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing project risks, compliance and delivery outcomes.
• Ability to travel regionally in NSW.
• White Card and project management qualifications are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple telecommunications construction projects and programs across NSW/ACT.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, KPIs and overall performance.
• Coordinate site activities, audits, inspections and quality assurance processes.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure safety, contractual and quality compliance across projects.
• Monitor progress, logistics and delivery outcomes across the lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Electrical Licence

Driver's licence

Job description

Take the lead on the delivery of critical telecommunications power infrastructure projects across NSW and ACT, supporting Ventia's Telepower contract and helping keep essential networks running. Based in Arndell Park with flexible hybrid working arrangements, this is an opportunity to lead major projects, work with industry experts and find your further with a business that invests in your future.

Why join Ventia

• Full-time permanent position with long-term career stability
• Hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Company pool vehicle provided for occasional, regional travel
• Laptop, phone, uniform and PPE supplied
• Supportive leadership team with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing learning, development and project management training opportunities
• Discounts on travel, retail, private health insurance, vehicles, technology and more
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport

About The Role

As the Area Manager, you'll oversee the safe and successful delivery of telecommunications infrastructure projects across NSW and ACT, ensuring quality outcomes, strong stakeholder engagement and commercial performance. Additionally, you'll:

• Lead the delivery of multiple telecommunications construction projects and programs
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, KPIs and overall project performance
• Coordinate site activities, audits, inspections and quality assurance processes
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safety, contractual and quality requirements
• Monitor project progress, reporting, logistics and delivery outcomes across the project lifecycle

About You

• Proven experience leading telecommunications, electrical infrastructure (telepower, UPS & BESS highly regarded) or critical infrastructure projects
• Electrical Licence and current driver's licence
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience managing project risks, compliance and delivery outcomes
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout regional NSW to support project activities
• White Card, with project management qualifications highly regarded

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.

Position Reference Number:

168811