Ventia are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our Defence Team, working to ensure efficient, and best practice effective planning, resourcing, work order progression, monitoring and performance assessment and reporting are efficiently carried out.

Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen.

What we offer:

• Full time (38-hour week), in a permanent, salaried position at Robertson Barracks
• An opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive team culture
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Ongoing mentoring, peer support and a variety of learning opportunities to accelerate your development with regular training and development opportunities
• Genuine focus on work/life balance, with a strong commitment to mental wellbeing
• Potential for flexible working hours, plus early finish most Fridays
• Join one of the largest essential service providers in Australia and make an impact

What you will be doing:

• Planning Australian Defence Force (ADF) network maintenance activities, programmed maintenance activities and operational programs
• Recording the maintenance plan in the Commonwealth Mandated Information System
• Using the Commonwealth Mandated Information Systems for Work Order management, maintenance task scheduling, parts requisitioning, and management
• Liaising with Defence customers for planning of weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance planning
• Ensuring clear and regular communication between the team, Defence members and APS staff, as well as a variety of external industry client contacts
• Contributing to continuous innovation by collaboratively identifying initiatives; analysing and recommending improvements to current Ventia and Defence maintenance practices
• Initiating / compiling reports and acting on any non-conformances that appear in processes. Implementing corrective actions, where required.
• Performing regular process audits and developing analysis; Identifying and recommending improvements to Ventia and Defence safe work practice

About you:

• Previous experience in planning and scheduling mechanical maintenance activities within a complex industrial environment (essential)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records, schedules and reports, within information management systems (essential)
• A ‘can-do', proactive approach to safely working within a large and diverse team environment (essential)
• Experience (to an intermediate level) in the use of Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook (essential)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills (essential)
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills (essential)
• Trade or tertiary qualification in a mechanical or engineering field (highly desirable) and/or:
• Tertiary qualification in planning, scheduling, or related field (highly desirable)
• Working knowledge of SAP (highly desirable)
• Current Australian State or territory class C Driver's Licence
• Veterans / partners of Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply

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