Project Lead - Telepower

Join Ventia's Telepower team and play a key role in delivering critical telecommunications infrastructure projects across NSW and the ACT. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor or Project Manager to step into a leadership position, working on complex programs that support Australia's essential communications networks.

You'll be part of a collaborative team with strong project pipelines, the autonomy to make an impact, and the opportunity to Find Your Further through meaningful work, professional growth, and exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects.

Why work with Ventia?

• Full time permanent position, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working arrangements    
• Tool of Trade vehicle (TOT1)
• Laptop & phone provided
• Ventia uniform and PPE provided  
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to Ventia's employee benefits and wellbeing programs, such as Fitness Passport

About the role

The Project Lead is responsible for delivering telecommunications construction projects and programs across NSW and the ACT, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Reporting to the NSW/ACT State Manager, this role provides leadership and oversight across multiple projects, supporting the successful delivery of critical telecommunications infrastructure while maintaining compliance with contractual and operational requirements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing project activities, interdependencies, tracking, budgeting, cost estimation, and KPI performance
• Preparing and managing project documentation, methodologies, approvals, site access, audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes
• Collaborating with the Telepower PMO to plan, schedule, and deliver projects and programs that achieve business outcomes
• Building and maintaining strong client, stakeholder, internal and subcontractor relationships to ensure successful project delivery
• Ensuring compliance with Ventia, contract, safety, and quality requirements, and critical control checks
• Overseeing, logistics, pre-delivery inspections, site audits, and progress reporting throughout the project lifecycle

Are you our next Project Lead? You have:

• Experience leading and supervising project or site teams within telecommunications, data centre, or related critical infrastructure environments
• Proven site supervision or project management experience with strong knowledge of Electrical, Telepower, UPS, BESS, and associated systems, including alarm configurations
• Strong electrical and electrical safety knowledge, with a demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, problem-solving, and team leadership skills, with the ability to foster a positive team culture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, able to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and self-driven approach
• Willingness to travel regionally as required to support project delivery and operational needs

The following qualifications are required for the role:

• NSW Electrical licence
• General construction induction (White Card)
• NSW Drivers licence

The following qualifications are not essential but will be highly regarded in the selection process:

• Open Communications licence
• Emergency first aid / CPR
• Low voltage release and rescue
• Working at heights
• Forklift high risk license
• Telecommunications inductions

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

Diversity  
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.    

How to apply  
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.    

Position Reference Number: 167074