At Ventia, we are proud to support the Australian Defence Force through innovative and integrated service solutions. Our
Defence Clothing System
(
DCS
) contract plays a critical role in ensuring Defence personnel receive the support they need, when they need it. We are seeking a
Compliance & Performance Assistant
to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a background in logistics, compliance, or performance reporting who is looking to build their career within a leading Defence services organisation. This is a Permanent Full-time position and will be based out of Victoria Barracks, Melbourne.
About The Role
Reporting to the Compliance & Performance Manager, you will support the delivery of compliance, governance, reporting, and performance activities across the DCS contract. You will work closely with operational and leadership teams to monitor contract performance, maintain compliance frameworks, analyse KPI data, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Support compliance monitoring across all contracted DCS services
Assist with the interpretation and application of Defence and Ventia policies and governance requirements
Maintain compliance, auditing and reporting systems
Collect, analyse and report on KPI and performance data
Assist in the preparation of compliance and performance reports
Identify compliance risks and support mitigation activities
Provide administrative and analytical support to key stakeholders
Promote service excellence and a positive customer experience
About You
You are a proactive and analytical professional who enjoys working with data, reporting, and compliance frameworks.



You have strong stakeholder engagement skills and can effectively collaborate across a range of operational and management teams.
To Be Successful, You Will Have
Tertiary qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management or a related discipline (Ideal)
Experience in a logistics or supply chain environment
Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
Requirements
As this role supports the Defence sector, applicants must:
Be an Australian Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
Hold or be able to obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Why Join Ventia
Flexible and supportive work environment
Career development and progression opportunities
Opportunity to work on a nationally significant Defence contract
Inclusive and collaborative team culture
Strong focus on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement
Access to employee benefits and professional development programs
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes up-to-date 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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📌 Compliance & Performance Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Ventia
📍 Melbourne