Project Manager - Telstra Network Sites

Ventia is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Telstra Network Sites to support the delivery of projects across 20 P1 critical fixed network infrastructure portfolio. Ideally based in Sydney or Melbourne, this hybrid opportunity is also open to candidates anywhere across Australia and offers the chance to play a key role in maintaining the integrity and resilience of essential telecommunications assets while you Find Your Further with Ventia.

Why Join Ventia?

• Full time permanent position on a long-term Telstra infrastructure program.
• Join a Tier 1 organisation supporting one of Australia's largest telecommunications networks.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from home and office locations.
• Opportunity to work on complex critical infrastructure projects with national impact.
• Strong career development and progression opportunities across Ventia's diverse business.
• Supportive leadership team with a collaborative and high performing culture.
• Access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.
• Variety of Health and Wellness initiatives including Fitness Passport.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of projects across Telstra's critical network facilities portfolio, working closely with stakeholders to support asset performance, reliability and operational outcomes. Additionally, you'll:

• Engaging with the InfraCo Facility Manager team to deliver corrective works to agreed scope and maintain network resiliency.
• Identify, engage and manage appropriate subcontractors to deliver project outcomes.
• Deliver projects safely and in line with agreed customer requirements.
• Establish strong relationships with the InfraCo Facility Manager team and provide technical advice to support the delivery of the most appropriate solutions.
• Oversee project scheduling and ensure client systems are updated to reflect current works status, including the P1 Issues Register.
• Ensure network risks are effectively managed and continue building a capable subcontractor network to support project delivery.

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Proven experience delivering complex projects within telecommunications, facilities, utilities, critical infrastructure or similar environments.
• Degree qualification in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Power Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working closely with customers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated commercial, contract and financial management capability.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and project delivery frameworks.
• Experience delivering high risk or design and construct projects, with a strong focus on safety.

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.   

How to apply  
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 168288