Project Manager

Ventia is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead the delivery of a newly expanded scope under its existing contract with NBN Co, driving critical infrastructure upgrades across the ACT.

You’ll be responsible for recruiting and leading a high-performing team, managing subcontractors, and ensuring project delivery meets client expectations and regulatory standards. This role can be based in Canberra or Sydney.

Why join Ventia?

• Competitive salary package with access to a wide range of employee benefits, including travel discounts, novated leasing, private health insurance offers, and more.
• Full time permanent role offering flexible and hybrid working, to be based from either Canberra or Sydney.
• Be part of a major infrastructure upgrade with long-term impact.
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture, where you’ll be supported and mentored by experienced professionals who are invested in your development.
• Career development opportunities within the Ventia Telco contract and across our broader business.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Passport, and Ventia’s Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the NBN N2P contract in the ACT, including team recruitment, program execution, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure contractual compliance, manage risks and opportunities, and drive project profitability through accurate forecasting and cost-saving initiatives.
• Champion a strong safety culture, conduct regular audits, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team aligned with Ventia’s values, fostering a collaborative and client-focused culture.
• Implement quality control measures and promote innovation to enhance project outcomes and operational efficiency.

About You

• Experienced in project management working in infrastructure services.
• Telecommunications experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of ACT regulations and local authorities is preferred.
• Bring strong leadership and communication skills, strategic problem-solving ability, and a solid grasp of commercial, financial, safety, and quality management to drive project success.

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. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.

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're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to an innovative project, we would love to hear from you! Apply now by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button.

Position Reference Number: 163823