Field Area Manager NSW/ACT

Join Ventia's Telepower team and play a key role in delivering critical telecommunications infrastructure projects across NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical leader to step into a management position, leading field-based delivery teams and supporting the successful execution of projects that keep Australia's communications networks operational and connected.

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 and phone provided
• Ventia uniform and PPE supplied
• Ongoing training, leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leasing, private health discounts, credit discounts and more
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport

About the role

The Field Area Manager is responsible for managing and supervising the execution of projects for Ventia's NSW/ACT internal delivery team. Reporting to the NSW/ACT State Manager, this role provides leadership to field-based employees while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client, quality, and operational requirements.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading, mentoring and developing internal delivery teams while promoting a strong safety culture
• Managing day-to-day field operations, workforce allocation and project priorities
• Providing technical support and guidance to field personnel and subcontractors
• Supporting project planning and delivery alongside project managers and stakeholders
• Overseeing workforce compliance, scheduling, competency requirements and team performance
• Driving quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives across field operations

Are you our next Field Area Manager? 

• Trade-qualified and licensed Electrician with experience in telepower, telecommunications, or critical power infrastructure
• Proven experience leading, supervising and developing field-based delivery teams
• Strong technical knowledge of generators, battery energy systems, telecommunications power systems and associated infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience managing field operations while maintaining safety, quality and client requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout metropolitan and regional NSW

The following qualifications are required for the role:

• NSW Electrical Licence
• NSW Driver Licence

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

• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Emergency First Aid / CPR
• Low Voltage Release and Rescue
• Working at Heights
• Elevated Work Platform Licence
• Forklift High Risk Licence
• Open Communications Licence