Technical Supervisor

Ventia; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Technical Supervisor for the Bandiana (Albury/Wodonga) Defence Base. You will lead trades personnel to ensure safe, compliant maintenance in the Armoured Vehicles Area, coordinating with stakeholders and managing training and administration. A strong mechanical trade background and leadership experience are required.

Australian citizenship and Defence clearance are needed. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary package of AUD 129,355 inclusive of super.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade background (Preferred Heavy Diesel).
• Certificate III with leadership experience (IV would be ideal).
• Australian citizen and able to obtain Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise trades personnel to ensure work meets requirements.
• Liaise with stakeholders and contractors to allocate resources.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports.
• Maintain effective communication with management to develop procedures.
• Administrative duties including induction, record-keeping and leave management.
• Lead training and development for employees and report to Site Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Coaching team

Education

Certificate III with leadership experience

Tools

MILIS

SAP

Job description

1d ago , from Ventia Services Group Limited

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 aTechnical Supervisor atBandiana (Albury / Wodonga region) Defence Base.

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

This is a full-time, permanent role with an attractive salary package of $129,355.00 inclusive of super.

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)
• Certificate III with leadership experience (IV would be ideal)
• 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.