Senior Defence Base Operations Leader

Ventia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an experienced Base Operations Manager to lead the delivery of Property and Asset Services (PAS) across the Garden Island Defence base. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a results-driven operations professional with a strong background in maintenance, facilities, asset management, Defence services, or complex operational environments.

In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of maintenance and operational services across

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a senior operations or asset management leadership role.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and safety leadership.
• Experience managing financial performance, budgets and commercial outcomes.
• Defence, infrastructure or facilities background highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and operational services across Defence sites, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery.
• Drive operational performance, productivity targets and contract compliance outcomes.
• Lead emergency management, business continuity planning and critical incident response activities.
• Manage contractor performance, audits and governance requirements to achieve contractual obligations.
• Deliver continuous improvement, digital transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Maximise commercial performance and ensure all claimable contract opportunities are realised.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and oversee incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, legislative and Defence contractual requirements.
• Support sustainability objectives through quality, governance and environmental best practices.
• Build strong relationships with Defence, customers, industry partners and key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop maintenance and supervisory teams while driving engagement and performance.
• Foster workforce capability, succession planning, diversity and a collaborative Team of Teams culture.

Skills

Senior leadership

Geographically dispersed teams

WHS knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering qualification or trade background

Job description

Ventia is seeking an experienced Base Operations Manager to lead the delivery of Property and Asset Services (PAS) across the Garden Island Defence base. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a results-driven operations professional with a strong background in maintenance, facilities, asset management, Defence services, or complex operational environments.

In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of maintenance and operational services across