Airspace Lead Technician

About the Program

Partnering with L3Harris, Ventia will be assisting the Airspace network in modernising the communications and surveillance equipment for a government organisation. Ventia are providing site audits, system site designs, installation and O&M services during the initial phase of the program.

Benefits

• Step into a role you can mould – your ideas, your leadership, your impact
• With project activities set to expand, you’ll initially manage this project independently, but will soon transition into leading a team
• Hybrid work environment
• Trade of Tools Vehicle provided
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives – including the EAP, Ventia’s Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

The Role

Based out of our Derrimut depot, the Airspace Lead Technician is a hands-on leader who will complete and oversee the installation and maintenance operations, provide onsite support and manage client interactions. A fair amount of time will be spent on site at Melbourne Airport including local travel and interstate.

Other responsibilities will include but are not limited:

• Partnering with project teams and crews to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes
• Conducting on-site assessments to verify and improve design plans
• Keeping projects moving by capturing insights and updating project systems
• Work closely with Operations Centre in managing service requests
• Coach the Implementation and Operations & Maintenance teams, to ensure their depth in knowledge of the operating process and equipment functionality is compliant

About You

To be successful in this role you must be a technically skilled communicator with a passion for leadership and innovation. 

Mandatory requirements

• Diploma or higher in Radio, Communications, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields
• Hands-on experience with communications network equipment, fibre, radio antenna systems, and DC power systems
• Strong client-facing communication skills
• Proven ability to uplift capability across teams and contractors
• Eligibility to obtain Australian NV1 Security Clearance
• Solid Information Systems and computer literacy

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.   

How to apply  
Click the ‘Apply for job’ button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 167286