Technical Maintenance Supervisor

Ventia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety first

Defence Base Services contract with 6+

Veteran Employer of Choice

Health insurance discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a qualified Maintenance Supervisor to join our Southbank team on a full-time basis, based out of Southbank, Victoria. The role involves supervising a diverse range of skilled trades across planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance activities to support national defence capability.

The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing subcontractors, strong communication skills, and SAP work order management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supervising subcontractors and liaising with clients.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• SAP knowledge for work order management is desirable.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A valid C-class driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned maintenance and repair works, including audits and post-work issue resolution.
• Provide leadership to the trades and maintenance team.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure subcontractor performance and service quality.
• Ensure contractual compliance and initiate work orders or quotes as needed.
• Manage client requests and feedback with timely resolution and clear communication.
• Monitor KPI compliance and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Subcontractor supervision

Negotiation & communication

Work Order management (SAP)

Microsoft Excel/Outlook/Word

C-class driver's license

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Technical Maintenance Supervisor Ventia Southbank, VIC, AU

About the role

Ventia is seeking a qualified Maintenance Supervisor to join our team on a full-time basis based out of Southbank, Victoria. The ideal candidates will have experience overseeing a diverse range of skilled trades across planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance activities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national defence capability in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

What's on offer

• Safety First- At Ventia, we believe that every job should be done right, and that everyone should go home safely at the end of each day.
• Ventia have been awarded a 6-year Defence Base Services contract with opportunity for further extension.
• Ventia is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian Government's Department of Veterans' Affairs. Uniform/PPE supplied.
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program.
• Access to Ventia's: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major retail brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planned maintenance and repair works, including audits and resolution of post-work issues
• Provide on-going support and leadership to the trades and maintenance team
• Conduct routine and in-progress site inspections to ensure subcontractor performance and service quality.
• Ensure contractual compliance through site assessments and initiate necessary work orders or quotes.
• Manage client requests and feedback, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
• Monitor KPI compliance and provide regular progress updates through detailed reporting.

About you

• Demonstrated experience supervising subcontractors and liaising directly with clients.
• Work Order management (SAP skills are highly desired)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills—intermediate level in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A valid C-class driver's license – essential
• Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police.

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: 168702