Lead a critical Defence support operation

Ventia is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of Defence Clothing Services (DCS) at a key Defence site. This leadership role is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring contractual compliance, driving operational excellence, and delivering outstanding service outcomes for Defence stakeholders.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, DCS, you will lead a dedicated site team while maintaining strong relationships with Defence personnel, contract stakeholders, and Ventia leadership.

About the Role

As Site Manager, you will be accountable for the overall operational, financial, and commercial performance of your site. You will ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Defence and Ventia policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, direct and coordinate all operational activities across the site
- Manage site performance, compliance, reporting and service delivery standards
- Ensure adherence to Defence policies, procedures and contractual obligations
- Monitor financial performance and support commercial outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
- Plan and manage surge requirements while maintaining business-as-usual operations
- Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues and stakeholder concerns
- Foster a high-performing team culture focused on customer service, safety and accountability
- Collaborate with Defence representatives and Ventia stakeholders to maximise customer outcomes
- Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration and operational excellence

About You To succeed in this role,



you will bring strong operational leadership experience, ideally within logistics, warehousing, supply chain, Defence or asset management environments accompanied with:

- Experience in operations, logistics or site management roles
- Demonstrated experience within a logistics or supply chain environment
- Strong financial, commercial and business management capability
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and people management skills
- Experience working with ERP systems and operational business systems
- Experience with ERP, CSA, PIMS or ESCM systems advantageous

Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must:

- Be an Australian Citizen
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain a National Police check and 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 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.

How to apply

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Position Reference Number: 169288

📌 Site Leader - Defence Clothing Stores (Queensland)
🏢 Ventia Australia
📍 Queensland