Technical Advisor

About the Role

Ventia is seeking a Technical Advisor – Transmission Lines to support capability uplift, technical excellence, and training development across the Transmission Lines Group.

This is a diverse and developmental role that combines technical leadership, training support, and procedural improvement. You’ll work closely with operational teams and trainees, supporting Transpower training pathways and EWRB requirements, while helping ensure consistent, safe, and high-quality work practices.

The role also involves reviewing and writing technical procedures, contributing to continuous improvement across the business. You’ll work across both field and office environments, supporting audits, compliance, and technical engagement.

About You

You are a qualified Line Mechanic with solid field experience, ready to take the next step in your career.

You are:

• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Able to relate well to people at all stages of their career
• Passionate about supporting and developing others
• Motivated to grow into a broader technical and advisory role

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in transmission line construction, maintenance, or operations
• Experience or interest in working with trainees, supporting Transpower training pathways
• Ability to support or contribute to writing technical procedures
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to safety

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support across transmission line operations
• Support trainees through Transpower and EWRB training pathways
• Work with teams and training providers to build capability
• Assist with developing and improving technical procedures
• Participate in audits, compliance checks, and field engagement
• Promote a strong HSE culture aligned with Ventia’s standards

Why Ventia?

At Ventia, we deliver essential infrastructure services that keep communities connected. This role offers a great opportunity to step up from the field, expand your skills, and grow into training, technical leadership, and industry engagement, with support and mentoring along the way.

Applications close on 19 June at 12 noon.

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.

How to apply

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

Position Reference Number: 167617