Join Ventia's Telepower team and play a key role in delivering critical telecommunications infrastructure projects across NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical leader to step into a management position, leading field-based delivery teams and supporting the successful execution of projects that keep Australia's communications networks operational and connected.

You'll be part of a collaborative team with strong project pipelines, the autonomy to make an impact, and the opportunity to Find Your Further through meaningful work, professional growth, and exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects.

Why work with Ventia?

Full time permanent position, Monday to Friday

Hybrid working arrangements

Tool of Trade vehicle (TOT1)

Laptop and phone provided

Ventia uniform and PPE supplied

Ongoing training, leadership development and career progression opportunities

Access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leasing, private health discounts, credit discounts and more

Health and wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport

About the role The Field Area Manager is responsible for managing and supervising the execution of projects for Ventia's NSW/ACT internal delivery team. Reporting to the NSW/ACT State Manager, this role provides leadership to field-based employees while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client, quality, and operational requirements.

What you'll be doing

Leading, mentoring and developing internal delivery teams while promoting a strong safety culture

Managing day-to-day field operations, workforce allocation and project priorities

Providing technical support and guidance to field personnel and subcontractors

Supporting project planning and delivery alongside project managers and stakeholders

Overseeing workforce compliance, scheduling, competency requirements and team performance

Driving quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives across field operations





Are you our next Field Area Manager? Trade-qualified and licensed Electrician with experience in telepower, telecommunications, or critical power infrastructure

Proven experience leading, supervising and developing field-based delivery teams

Strong technical knowledge of generators, battery energy systems, telecommunications power systems and associated infrastructure

Demonstrated experience managing field operations while maintaining safety, quality and client requirements

Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout metropolitan and regional NSW The following qualifications are required for the role:

NSW Electrical Licence

NSW Driver Licence The following qualifications are not essential but will be highly regarded in the selection process:

General Construction Induction (White Card)

Emergency First Aid / CPR

Low Voltage Release and Rescue

Working at Heights

Elevated Work Platform Licence

Forklift High Risk Licence

Open Communications Licence About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and Recent 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 Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 168262

📌 Field Area Manager NSW/ACT (Blacktown)
🏢 Ventia Australia
📍 Blacktown