Telecom Field Area Manager: Lead Major Network Projects

Ventia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate travel discounts

Novated leasing

Private health discounts

Credit discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an experienced Field Area Manager to join our Telecommunications team in Sydney, supporting the ARCW contract. You will lead field operations, manage crews and subcontractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

This role offers long-term stability, career progression, and exposure to large-scale network projects across Australia, with travel to regional and remote locations and ongoing access to training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in telecommunication network reallocation.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and field crews.
• Strong understanding of Telstra networks, DBORs, DBYD plans.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence; ability to travel and work remotely when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Lead internal crews and subcontractors, coordinating resources.
• Promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Monitor performance, quality and productivity to meet project outcomes.
• Develop work schedules and allocate labour, equipment and materials.
• Build relationships with clients and subcontractors, report progress and variations.

Skills

Field leadership

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Job description

Ventia is seeking an experienced Field Area Manager to join our Telecommunications team in Sydney, supporting the ARCW contract. You will lead field operations, manage crews and subcontractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

This role offers long-term stability, career progression, and exposure to large-scale network projects across Australia, with travel to regional and remote locations and ongoing access to training and development opportunities.