Network Maintenance Manager

Ventia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

WFH flexibility

Lead innovation

Autonomous role

Supportive team

Health benefits

Parental leave

Travel discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a senior leader to helm the Civil and ITS Maintenance and Network Delivery Hub in our Sydney Roads and Asset Performance portfolio. You will ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely and to time, cost, quality, productivity and operational targets, leading a skilled team and coordinating across functions.

As a key member of the Contract Management Team, you will drive strategic objectives, develop operational capability, deliver service excellence, and help achieve

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent; relevant tertiary qualifications desirable.
• Extensive experience in road maintenance and operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with clients.
• Proven time management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing project budgets and forecasting.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of contract maintenance and network management, including traffic operations.
• Lead and develop the Civil and ITS team to deliver high performance outcomes.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Work cross-functionally with asset management, planning, project delivery, environment, procurement, finance, and QA teams.
• Ensure minor capital works meet quality standards and hold point requirements.
• Oversee financial performance through forecasting, budgeting, and programming.
• Drive sustainable practices, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records to support informed decision-making.
• Lead safe, incident response and ensure compliance with risk, quality, and HSE systems.
• Deliver strong SHEQ outcomes and a culture of safety.
• Build a high-performing, client-focused team aligned to strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Road maintenance

Budget forecasting

Stakeholder mgmt

TfNSW knowledge

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

5mo ago , from Ventia Services Group Limited

The Opportunity

Join our Sydney Roads and Asset Performance portfolio as a leader of the Civil and ITS Maintenance and Network Delivery Hub. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all maintenance activities are delivered safely and meet targets across time, cost, quality, productivity, and operational performance.

As a key member of the Contract Management Team (CMT), you will contribute to the overall success of the project by driving strategic objectives, including developing operational capability, delivering service excellence, achieving strong financial outcomes, and meeting contractual KPIs.

Why Join Us?

• Free onsite parking for your convenience
• A dynamic work week combining office collaboration, site engagement, and work-from-home flexibility (postprobation)
• The opportunity to lead innovation and deliver meaningful outcomes
• A flexible and autonomous role with real influence over project performance
• A supportive, experienced, and collaborative team environment
• Access to Ventia’s employee benefits, including discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, travel discounts, and more

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of contract maintenance (civil and ITS) and network management, including traffic operations
• Lead and develop the Civil and ITS team to deliver high performance outcomes
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Work cross-functionally with asset management, planning, project delivery, environment, procurement, finance, and QA teams
• Ensure minor capital works meet quality standards and hold point requirements
• Oversee financial performance through effective forecasting, budgeting, and programming
• Drive sustainable practices, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate records to support informed decision-making
• Lead safe, effective incident response and ensure compliance with risk, quality, and HSE systems and statutory obligations
• Deliver strong SHEQ outcomes, champion a “Safe for Life” culture, and lead by example
• Build a high-performing, collaborative, and client-focused team aligned to strategic objectives

About You:

• Hold a current driver’s licence
• Extensive experience in road maintenance and operations
• Working knowledge of Transport for NSW (TfNSW) standards and requirements (desirable)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience engaging directly with clients
• Proven time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and forecasting
• Ability to effectively lead and manage people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strong leadership capabilities, including conflict resolution, negotiation, and stakeholder alignment to achieve outcomes
• Engineering degree or equivalent; relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable

About VentiaVentia 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.