About The Contract
Ventia is delivering the Victorian Road Maintenance Contract (VRMC) across the Grampians and Eastern Metropolitan regions, providing comprehensive arterial road maintenance and asset management services that support the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across Victoria's road network.
About The Role
Ventia is proud to play a key role in the Victorian transport infrastructure sector and is seeking an experienced
SHEQ Manager
to join our Transport Infrastructure Solutions team.
This leadership position is responsible for leading SHEQ performance across the Victorian Road Maintenance Contract, partnering with operational teams to strengthen safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across road maintenance, asset management and minor capital works delivery.
Working closely with operational leaders, frontline teams and key stakeholders, you will provide practical guidance, lead assurance activities and champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety culture and operational outcomes.
The role supports delivery across the Grampians region and Melbourne's eastern suburbs, with flexibility to be based from our Cremorne, Dandenong or Wendouree offices. Travel across the contract footprint will form part of the role.
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Tool of trade provided for work purposes
High-performing leadership team
Opportunity to contribute to a major long-term infrastructure contract
Join a market leader in SHEQ, recognised for strong governance frameworks and management systems
Key Responsibilities
Lead and promote safety, environmental and quality management systems across the contract
Partner with operational leaders to embed SHEQ objectives and drive performance outcomes
Provide coaching, mentoring and expert SHEQ guidance to operational teams
Lead assurance activities including audits,



inspections and compliance reviews
Drive critical risk management initiatives and continuous improvement programs
Monitor and report on SHEQ performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
Support incident investigations and corrective action management
Foster a positive safety culture across field-based and office-based teams
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Demonstrated experience in a SHEQ leadership, management or senior advisory role within infrastructure, civil construction, transport, utilities or a related industries
Certificate IV, Diploma, or higher qualification in WHS/OHS or a related field.
Strong capability in influencing operational leaders and building positive stakeholder relationships
Well-developed knowledge of safety management systems, risk management and compliance requirements
Experience leading audits, assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives
Current driver's licence
Good understanding of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
About Ventia
As a leading infrastructure services provider, we maintain, operate and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and Current 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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📌 Sheq Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Ventia
📍 Melbourne