Technical Maintenance Supervisor

Ventia; Holtze; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Supportive team environment

VenPerks program

Job summary

Ventia in Darwin seeks an experienced Technical Supervisor to lead a maintenance team on Defence assets at Robertson Barracks. You will manage work orders, coordinate trades and ensure safety, quality and compliance in a high readiness environment.

The role involves supervising up to 10 trades, delivering maintenance outcomes, and providing technical guidance, training and performance coaching to the team, reporting to the Site Manager and Planning team.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate IV (desirable) or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership of a maintenance team, technical investigation, quality audits and technical inspections.
• Experience in the use of maintenance management software systems for coordinating and planning tasks in a maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Allocate Maintenance tasks appropriately.
• Support and provide direction relating to technical procedures and compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with the management team to develop and maintain effective working procedures.
• Operate as part of an integrated team, within the Region and with the Commonwealth
• Ensure compliance with Ventia and contract specific quality assurance and safety programs.
• Lead and provide development and training support to technical employees. This includes identifying training gaps and reporting to the Site Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching/mentoring

Maintenance planning

Education

Trade Certificate IV

Tools

MILIS/SAP

Job description

• Permanent position – Robertson Barracks – onsite parking available.
• Supportive team environment
• Save on everyday purchases as part of the VenPerks program.

Support our significant maintenance contract to deliver Australian Defence Force capability. We are seeking experienced Technical Supervisors to play a unique role in keeping Australian Defence assets ready for activities based at Robertson Barracks in Darwin, NT.

This will include leadership and supervision of tradespeople to achieve maintenance outcomes for performance, quality, compliance, and safety. The ability to build and develop teams, provide technical support, and identify training gaps. You will coordinate and prioritise maintenance workflows for work group no larger than 10 trades, working closely with the Site Manager and Planning team.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Allocate Maintenance tasks appropriately.
• Support and provide direction relating to technical procedures and compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with the management team to develop and maintain effective working procedures.
• Operate as part of an integrated team, within the Region and with the Commonwealth
• Ensure compliance with Ventia and contract specific quality assurance and safety programs.
• Lead and provide development and training support to technical employees. This includes identifying training gaps and reporting to the Site Manager.

About You

• Trade Certificate IV (desirable) or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership of a maintenance team, technical investigation, quality audits and technical inspections.
• Experience in the use of maintenance management software systems for coordinating and planning tasks in a maintenance environment.
• MILIS/SAP experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to coach & lead work teams.
• Possess a current Australian open driver license for C class of vehicles (manual).
• You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

About The Project

Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC) - Maintenance services provided by Joint Logistics Command play a significant role in supporting Australian Defence Force units preparing for and returning from operations and exercises. Our services will help ensure the availability and safe working order of Defence assets.

The contract includes repair and maintenance of some of Australia's newest and most advanced equipment including surveillance systems, marine craft, light armoured vehicles, and protected mobility vehicles. It also includes operation of a 24/7 nationwide vehicle and equipment recovery service.

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: 168827