We're excited to offer this internal opportunity to support your continued growth and development within the business.
Are you an experienced in Facilities/Building Management looking for your next challenge? Or a seasoned tradie ready to step off the tools and into a leadership role?
Ventia's Telecommunications team is seeking an Area Manager – Facilities Management to lead operations across NSW. You will oversee the execution of approved asset management plans and operational strategies to ensure reliable, consistent network performance across a designated portfolio of network assets.
Why join us?
1. Full time permanent role, backed by Ventia's five-year partnership with Telstra
2. Tool of Trade vehicle
3. Field-based role with flexibility and autonomy
4. Travel across regional NSW required – short, minimal trips
5. Work with a leading telecommunications company at the forefront of network innovation
6. Supportive and inclusive team culture, led by a manager who values growth and collaboration
7. Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Fitness Passport, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
8. Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more
About The Role
This role is primarily focused on operational delivery, ensuring consistent and reliable execution against plans. You will manage risk controls, incidents, and tenant or client issues in line with established processes.
Key responsibilities:
9. Lead and manage field teams and contractors to deliver scheduled works across Telstra sites in NSW.
10. Support construction activities and ensure alignment with project scope and contractual requirements.
11. Oversee site inspections, contingency planning, operational handovers, and quality assurance.
12. Act as Facility Manager, recommending and assessing upgrades to improve network integrity.
13. Investigate and manage incidents, restoring site conditions across plant, network, and safety systems.
About You
We're seeking candidates with transferable experience, such as facilities/building management, or a trade background. Experience working within a Telstra network or in a ticket-of-work environment is highly desirable.
You'll bring strong communication skills and a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with operational stakeholders and clients.
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, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
You are encouraged to inform your manager or supervisor prior to making an application for an internal vacancy. If you have not done so prior, you must inform your manager or supervisor on invitation to interview for an internal position.
Position Reference Number: 164353