Transport/ Driver (Team Leader)

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.

Ventia are now seeking a Transport/ Driver (Team Leader) to join the team at Puckapunyal Defence Base. You will be responsible for providing effective and efficient delivery of transport operation supervision and driving duties where required on site.

Duties include:

• Provide a transport booking service for all   allocated vehicles as instructed
• Plan day to day operational transport activities as required
• Plan schedule fleet vehicles to support training activities
• Work closely with customer and attend meetings as required
• Lead fleet office team and ensure customers transport, training and stores needs are met
• Use and operate transport and maintenance management systems
• Complete all relevant  documentation and enter data
• Transport of personnel, including taxi/shuttles, school bus runs and ceremonial occasions
• Ensure vehicles are issued in a clean, fully functional state
• Operate and manage Ventia’s fleet vehicles, designated Defence fleet vehicles and hired vehicles
• Compile and report on operation outcomes

Skills and experience:

• Must hold a Heavy Rigid license or Heavy Combination Licence
• Computer literacy is essential
• Experience in loading and unloading of cargo and good
• Ability to interact effectively with technical staff, subcontractors and other stakeholders
• Hold a Passenger Vehicle Driver Accreditation or be willing to obtain

Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent role offering $32.62 per hour
• Family friendly hours (Monday – Friday)
• Additional on the job training will be provided, where required.
• Guaranteed 2 weeks Christmas shutdown

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for these positions, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check and Medical Pre-Employment Checks as required by the contract.

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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

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*Shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

Position Reference Number: 159691