Technical Supervisor

CSL Limited; Puckapunyal; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Technical Supervisor for the Defence Maintenance Contract at Puckapunyal Defence Base in Victoria. This full-time, permanent role leads trades personnel to achieve maintenance outcomes with a focus on performance, quality, safety and compliance.

The successful candidate will have a mechanical trades background (heavy diesel preferred), a Trade Certificate III, and demonstrated leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade background; heavy diesel preferred.
• Must have Certificate III in Trade.
• Experience in leadership and supervision.
• MILIS or SAP experience advantageous.
• Australian citizen with ability to obtain Defence clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise trades personnel to ensure maintenance work meets requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and contractors to allocate resources.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare reports.
• Communicate with site management to develop procedures.
• Oversee administrative tasks including inductions, training records, leave, and attendance.
• Provide development and training support to employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Education

Certificate III (Mechanical Trade)

Tools

MILIS

SAP

Job description

Ventia 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.

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force and supporting our Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC), Ventia are currently seeking a Technical Supervisor at Puckapunyal Defence Base.

The Technical Supervisor role will include the leadership and supervision of tradespeople to achieve maintenance outcomes for performance, quality, compliance, and safety.

This is a full-time, permanent role based out of Puckapunyal (Seymour).

Responsibilities include:

• Supervision of trades personnel and the work being undertaken meets the requirements.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders and contractors to allocate resources effectively.
• Incident investigation and reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with the management team to develop and maintain effective working procedures.
• Administrative work including induction for new employees, entering training records, approving leave and maintaining attendance records.
• Lead and provide development and training support to employees. This includes identifying training gaps and reporting to the Site Manager.

About You

• Mechanical trade background (Preferred Heavy Diesel)
• Must have Trafe Certificate III
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and supervisory roles
• MILIS/SAP experience is advantageous
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to coach & lead work teams
• You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

About VentiaAs 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.