Senior Regional Planner

Find your further at Ventia with this internal opportunity.

Senior Regional Planner

Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC) | Robertson Barracks, Darwin

Help Shape the Future of Defence Infrastructure

Join Ventia's Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC) at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, and play a key role in supporting critical Defence infrastructure. As the Senior Regional Planner, you'll lead maintenance planning operations, drive service delivery outcomes, and manage a high-performing team responsible for coordinating maintenance activities across a diverse portfolio of Defence assets and equipment

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you'll lead maintenance planning and trade repair operations at Robertson Barracks, ensuring works are prioritised, scheduled and delivered efficiently.

You will:

• Lead a team of Planners, Trade Repair Officers and Administration support
• Manage planned, reactive and corrective maintenance programs
• Oversee contractor performance and work order delivery
• Partner with Defence stakeholders to drive operational outcomes
• Utilise CMMS data to improve maintenance performance and continuous improvement initiatives

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 Defence Security Clearance

Why Join the Defence Maintenance Contract?

Join one of Ventia's most significant Defence contracts, supporting critical Defence infrastructure across Australia while building your career in a large, complex and diverse maintenance environment.

• Support nationally significant Defence operations
• Work across diverse assets and maintenance programs
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders and industry experts
• Long-term stability and career growth opportunities
• Exposure to best-practice maintenance and asset management delivery

About You

You will bring:

• Experience leading maintenance planning, scheduling or technical teams
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing planned and reactive maintenance programs
• CMMS experience, with SAP highly regarded
• Strong analytical, organisational and leadership capability
• Defence, Facilities Management or maintenance industry experience highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Career development and growth opportunities within Ventia
• Employee benefits and retail discounts
• Flexible work arrangements where suitable
• The opportunity to support one of Australia's largest Defence contracts and enjoy the Darwin lifestyle

Diversity & Inclusion

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures of our people. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

Find Your Further with Ventia

Join a team delivering meaningful outcomes for Australia's Defence capability while building a rewarding career on one of Ventia's most exciting and high-profile contracts. Apply today.

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    
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Position Reference Number: 168543