Warehouse Supervisor

Ventia; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia in Mitchell, ACT seeks a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead our Warehouse Operations, supporting major telecommunications projects. This is a key role in a newly developed warehouse operation where safety, efficiency and operational excellence are priority.

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, you will supervise receiving, storing, inventory control, picking, packing and dispatch. You will promote teamwork, coach staff and drive continuous improvement while ensuring accuracy

Qualifications

• Forklift Licence (LF) and current driver's licence are required.
• Experience in a warehouse, logistics, storeperson or warehousing leadership role.
• Ability to lead, coach and support team members.
• Experience using WMS and TMS systems.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, proactive hands-on leadership and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse operations: receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Allocate workloads, monitor performance and ensure timely task completion.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor productivity and SOP compliance; identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and supervise forklift operations when required.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Inventory management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

WMS

TMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Find your further at Ventia with this internal opportunity.

Ventia is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead our Warehouse Operations in Mitchell, ACT, supporting the delivery of major telecommunications projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in establishing and shaping a newly developed warehouse operation while leading a team committed to safety, efficiency and operational excellence.

Why Join Ventia?

• Help Build a New Warehouse
  Be part of a newly established operation and contribute to developing best-practice warehouse processes from the ground up.
• Great Work-Life Balance
  Enjoy a stable Monday to Friday roster with core hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm, leaving your afternoons free.
• Supportive Team Culture
  Join a collaborative environment where safety, teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement are highly valued.

About the Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, as the Warehouse Supervisor you will be responsible for supervising all warehouse material management activities, including receiving, storing, inventory control, picking, packing and dispatching materials required to support Ventia's telecommunications projects across the ACT.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch
• Allocate workloads, monitor performance and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Promote a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement
• Monitor team productivity and compliance with standard operating procedures
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes and reconciliation activities
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely when required
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and documentation
• Conduct workplace safety inspections and implement corrective actions where needed
• Ensure compliance with Ventia policies, health and safety requirements and industry best practices
• Provide regular operational updates and recommendations to management

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Valid Forklift Licence (LF) – essential
• Current driver's licence
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, storeperson or warehousing leadership role
• Ability to lead, coach and support team members
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment
• Physical capability to undertake warehouse duties including manual handling activities

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 Māori and Pasifika 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.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.

Position Reference Number: 168873