Project Officer

The Role
Ventia are seeking a Project Officer to support our fast-paced Project Delivery team as part of our Defence Base Services contract. This is a permanent full-time role based at RAAF Pearce in Bullsbrook, WA.

Reporting to the Regional Project Delivery Manager, this position will see you play a vital role to assist with the delivery of successful outcomes across the Defence contract and is the link between relevant defence personnel, associated project consultants and contractors involved with a range of contracts. In addition, you will be directly managing minor works, end of project provisions, post-construction including Ventia sub-contractors.

The salary package on offer for this position is $95,000 per year (including Superannuation).

To be considered for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and willing to undergo a police check.

Benefits:

• A flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter
• We take our people's careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow
• There's nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe
• We look after each other and foster our people's wellbeing

Your duties will include, but not limited to:

• Build and develop strong business relationships with Defence management
• Drive the completion of all allocated enabling services that includes support to onsite activities
• Understand customer needs and manage expectations, balancing them with commercial deliverables
• Deliver consistent and timely advice on the operability and maintainability of estate items delivered by the project
• Validate & verify updates to estate, compliance and contract data and documentation
• Provide accurate and timely advice to relevant Defence personnel where required

Skills & Experience:

• Strong focus on delivery of excellent customer service to key stakeholders of all levels 
• Demonstrated technical understanding of the construction industry is highly regarded
• Experience in a Defence/Facilities Maintenance role – Desirable
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, SAP or similar – Desirable
• Highly developed written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills

The Company
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, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply
To apply for this role, please click the apply button on this page.

For internal applicants, it is an expectation that you will inform your manager of an application if you have been in your current position for less than 12 months; please seek their permission prior to applying.

If you have any questions about this role, please reach out via: emily.dyer@ventia.com 

Position Reference Number: 160585