Lead Essential Services That Support Australia's Defence Force
Make an impact where it matters most.
Ventia has an opportunity for a drivenBase Operations Managerto lead the delivery of critical Living & Working Services acrossRAAF Tindal, NT.
This is a rare opportunity to manage diverse operational services, lead high-performing teams, and play a key role in supporting the Australian Defence Force's daily operations.
From hospitality and catering to accommodation, cleaning, transport, fitness centres and pest control, you'll oversee integrated service delivery that directly contributes to Defence capability while driving safety, performance and customer excellence.
What's on Offer
Lead a diverse portfolio of essential Defence support services
Manage large operational teams and drive business performance
Join Australia's largest Defence services provider
Career progression within a national ASX-listed organisation
Work in a role that combines operational leadership, commercial management and stakeholder engagement
About the Role
Reporting to the LWS State Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for the operational leadership of a Defence Base and associated sites, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading multi-disciplinary teams across hospitality, cleaning, accommodation, laundry, transport and fitness services
Managing safety, compliance, financial performance and operational risk
Driving continuous improvement and service innovation
Overseeing workforce planning, rostering and resource allocation
Maintaining strong relationships with Defence personnel and key stakeholders
Managing P&L; outcomes and contract performance
Leading operational readiness activities, major exercises and surge support requirements
About You




You are an experienced operations leader with a robust customer focus and a proven track record of delivering results in complex service environments.
You'll bring:
Experience leading large operational or facilities services teams
Strong commercial and financial management skills, including P&L; accountability
Exceptional stakeholder management and customer engagement capabilities
Experience managing multiple service streams and subcontractors
Demonstrated success building high-performing teams and developing leaders
Strong safety leadership and risk management experience
Experience in Large-scale Service Delivery Contracts
To Be Successful
You will hold tertiary qualifications in Business, Facilities Management, Hospitality, Logistics or a related discipline and have at least three years' experience in an operational management role within a service-based environment.
As this role supports Defence operations, 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 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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