Works Supervisor

Ventia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool-of-trade vehicle

Allowances

Paid overtime

VenPerks benefits (parential leave, F@

Fitness Passport

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Ventia in Melbourne is seeking a Works Supervisor to lead maintenance programs for road networks from our Lilydale depot. You will oversee operations, coordinate teams and subcontractors, and drive safety, quality and efficiency. The role includes after‑hours on‑call to respond to incidents.

We value strong leadership, client management, and a proactive safety culture, with opportunities for professional development and a stable, full‑time career within Ventia.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in road maintenance/ network management.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ).
• Experience managing maintenance works, materials, resources and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational teams to deliver maintenance programs safely, efficiently and to project specs.
• Plan, coordinate and manage routine and periodic maintenance activities, resources and subcontractors.
• Monitor asset performance, costs and productivity; implement corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Road maintenance

Incident response

Safety & quality

Client management

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Driver’s Licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join our VRMC-METRO team as a Works Supervisor and play a key role in delivering essential network maintenance and incident response services across our portfolio.

Based at our Lilydale depot, you will lead operational delivery teams and subcontractors, overseeing day‑to‑day activities, coordinating resources and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will foster a positive, proactive culture focused on health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ), while driving operational performance, productivity and cost efficiency.

Working Hours

The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with an expectation to participate in the after-hours call‑out roster.

After-hours responsibilities will include coordinating the appropriate resources to respond to incidents and, where required, attending the site and responding personally.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive remuneration, including a tool‑of‑trade vehicle and applicable allowances
• Varied and interesting work, primarily focused on network maintenance with opportunities to be involved in civil construction activities
• Permanent full‑time employment with a stable and established organisation
• Paid overtime opportunities for employees who elect to work additional hours
• Clear career pathways, with a strong focus on internal promotion, professional development and long‑term career growth
• Access to VenPerks benefits, including paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, and discounts across private health insurance, travel, retail and more

Key Accountabilities

• Lead operational teams to deliver maintenance programs safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality, cost, environmental and time requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and manage routine and periodic maintenance activities, resources, assets, personnel, subcontractors and incident response teams.
• Monitor and review the Maintenance Management Plan, asset performance, productivity, resource utilisation and costs, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Manage maintenance personnel, inspectors and contractors, ensuring appropriate training, inductions and compliance with company procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety and environmental legislation, including participation in safety meetings, inspections and toolbox talks.
• Monitor and report on technical, maintenance, system and productivity performance, including maintenance outcomes and asset records.
• Build positive employee relations, address workplace issues and elevate potential concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Coordinate emergency response support and assistance to relevant authorities for road network incidents and accidents.
• Plan and schedule team activities to meet required timelines, priorities and project outputs.
• Manage subcontractor selection and performance, including authority to issue environmental improvement notices, stop work and require appropriate environmental controls or restoration.
• Conduct cost/value analysis and monitor efficiency to optimise resources, assets and overall maintenance performance.

About You

We are seeking an experienced road maintenance professional with strong leadership, operational and client management skills. You will have:

• Extensive experience in road maintenance and network management, including team leadership.
• Mandatory General Construction Induction Card (White Card) and current Driver’s Licence.
• Strong knowledge of road maintenance, pavement, surfacing and asphalt practices.
• Proven ability to deliver strong safety, quality, environmental and operational outcomes.
• Experience managing maintenance works, materials, quality, resources and operational programs.
• Experience leading operational teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of client requirements, contracts and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship‑building skills.
• Understanding of the Road Management Act, Road Management Plans, inspections and contractual KPIs.
• Strong analytical, reporting, Microsoft Office and program management capabilities.
• Ability to implement compliant processes, minimise risk and drive continuous improvement.

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.