Ventia is on the hunt for an experienced Field Area Manager to oversee telecommunications infrastructure projects across Victoria. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will lead field crews and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Location: Cremorne, Melbourne VIC | Ventia Telecommunications – Core Networks

What is in for me?

- Competitive remuneration + Vehicle
- Join a growing infrastructure services organisation
- Supportive team environment and career development opportunities
- The opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects

About the Role

You will be responsible for managing day-to-day field operations across civil and fibre network projects, coordinating resources, monitoring project progress, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and promote a solid safety-first culture across all field activities
- Manage subcontractors and internal crews to achieve project outcomes
- Oversee project delivery, scheduling, quality, productivity, and costs
- Ensure compliance with Telstra standards, SH&E; requirements, and contractual obligations
- Complete daily reporting, project tracking, and as-built documentation
- Engage with clients, property owners, and key stakeholders
- Assist with project scoping, design, and tender submissions as required

About You





- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar telecommunications or civil construction leadership role
- Strong understanding of Telstra Optical Fibre Networks, DBORs, DBYD plans, and construction drawings
- Experience managing fibre deployment projects involving trenching, boring, and ploughing techniques
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors, and deliver projects safely and efficiently
- Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel and work remotely when required

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.

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