Ventia is looking for a Project Lead to manage critical infrastructure projects under the Telstra SFMDCC contract. This hands-on role combines technical oversight, stakeholder engagement, and project management across power systems, batteries, generators, and cooling equipment in data centres and network sites, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality delivery.
Why Join Ventia?
- Hybrid and flexibility to support your work-life balance
- Tool of trade vehicle
- Competitive salary plus access to exclusive benefits like travel discounts, novated leasing, and private health savings
- Supportive team culture with a manager focused on your development
- Career development within a major telco project and broader Ventia opportunities
- Long-term engagement with excellent potential for extension and ongoing stability
- Wellbeing support including EAP, Fitness Passport, and mental health programs
What you’ll do:
- Deliver projects end-to-end, ensuring WHS and quality compliance
- Oversee critical infrastructure works (FIPs, generators, batteries, rectifiers)
- Manage subcontractors, interpret plans, and conduct audits.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and pre-delivery checks
- Prepare procedures, coordinate site access, and monitor budgets
- Report progress and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in project management or supervising/leading project teams within Telco or data centre environments
- Experience with Telepower, UPS systems, BESS or related fields
- Strong Electrical and Electrical Safety Knowledge
- NSW Electrical Licence, White Card and valid Drivers Licence
- Skilled in stakeholder management and team leadership
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tools
- Safety-focused, proactive, and able to work independently
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
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Position Reference Number: 164361