Ventia is seeking an exceptional fire and emergency services leader to join our Defence Fire Services team as National Fire Standards & Capability Manager.
This newly established national leadership role presents a unique opportunity to influence standard, capability, operational readiness and innovation across a nationally significant Fire Services contract supporting the Australian Defence Force.
Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will lead the development of future-focused fire service capabilities, operational doctrine, compliance frameworks, training standards, fleet governance and service innovation while driving continuous improvement across a geographically dispersed workforce.
This role can be based in WA, SA, VIC, NSW or QLD.
About the Role
As Ventia's senior Fire Services Subject Matter Expert, you will:
Lead the national Fire Services standards and capability roadmap
Drive operational readiness, governance and compliance frameworks
Shape fire service doctrine, policy and future capability development
Provide strategic oversight of training, workforce development and competency assurance
Lead quality assurance, audit and continuous improvement programs
Drive innovation, business growth and new service opportunities
Build trusted relationships with Defence, emergency services and industry stakeholders
Provide strategic oversight of fleet, equipment and infrastructure capability
This role offers significant influence across the Defence Fire Services contract and will play a critical role in shaping the future delivery of emergency response services nationwide.
About You
You are a respected Fire and Emergency Services leader with extensive experience operating in complex, highly regulated environments.
You will bring:
Senior leadership experience within Fire & Rescue, Emergency Services, Defence, Government or a similarly complex operational environment




Demonstrated expertise in capability development, governance, operational assurance and compliance
Experience leading large-scale transformation, strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and government stakeholders
Experience managing nationally dispersed teams and programs
Tertiary qualifications in Emergency Management, Fire Services, Public Safety or a related discipline
Postgraduate qualifications and Defence experience will be highly regarded.
Why Ventia?
Strategic national leadership opportunity
Shape the future of Defence Fire Services across Australia
Join an ASX-listed industry leader with long-term Defence partnerships
Executive-level stakeholder engagement and influence
Flexible national location
Career-defining opportunity to leave a lasting impact on emergency services capability
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
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 growth opportunities, 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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📌 National Manager Standards & Capability (Adelaide)
🏢 Ventia
📍 Adelaide