AddressThe role:
Ventia are seeking an experienced, trade qualified Technical Supervisor to join our Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC), based at RAAF Edinburgh.
In this senior workshop manager type role, you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day service delivery, safety (including WHS compliance), performance and activities of the technical teams and administrative support staff. You'll lead and supervise Ventia personnel to achieve all maintenance outcomes for performance, quality, compliance and safety. You will work as part of a team of 3 Technical Supervisors, supporting the operations manager to deliver the Defence Maintenance Contract in South Australia.
What we offer:
- Full time (38-hour week), in a permanent, salaried position at RAAF Edinburgh.
- An opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
- Ongoing mentoring, peer support and a variety of learning opportunities to accelerate your development with regular training and development opportunities.
- Genuine focus on work/life balance, with a strong commitment to mental wellbeing.
- Potential for flexible working hours, plus 12 o'clock finish most Fridays.
What you will be doing includes:
- Liaise with Schedulers and Maintenance Planners to ensure compliance to overall maintenance plans.
- Account for labour, repair parts and maintenance consumables and other Commonwealth items and equipment during daily interactions with warehouse and procurement teams.
- Ensure work order administration is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Allocate maintenance tasks to appropriately qualified personnel.
- Mentor and provide development and training support.
- Provide advice and direction to Ventia personnel relating to technical procedures and compliance.
About you:
- Demonstrated ability and practical experience leading diverse maintenance teams, management of maintenance activities, technical investigation, quality audits and technical inspections (essential).
- Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills (essential).
- Demonstrated ability and practical experience managing employee performance, across multiple work groups and sites (essential).
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills (essential).
- Ability to efficiently manage competing priorities and stakeholders at various levels of seniority (including military personnel).
- Trade qualification in a technical field (required as a minimum) and/or tertiary qualification in a mechanical / engineering field (highly desirable) and: Tertiary qualification in planning, scheduling, or related field (highly desirable).
- Strong understanding and skilled user of computers and various business-related software, especially Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook (essential).
- Strong working knowledge of SAP / MILIS. (highly desirable)
- Current Australian Divers licence. (HR or HC highly desirable)
Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen.
About Ventia
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. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
To Apply
Click Apply and forward your CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience. You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Department of Defence Security Clearance.
Position Reference Number: 157712
