As an Australian Defence Force partner, Ventia works across some of Australia’s newest, most unique equipment including artillery, small arms, instruments, night vision equipment, high-tech armoured vehicles, personnel carriers, and propulsion equipment.
We are seeking a Senior Regional Planner to join the team on Ventia’s combined Defence maintenance facility located in Puckapunyal defence base, located 10km west of Seymour.
This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday (12pm finishes on Fridays) with an attractive salary of 110-115k inclusive of super.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for planning of maintenance activities, ensuring effective, efficient, and best practice resourcing, progress monitoring and performance assessment and reporting.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
1. Responsible for leading and coordinating of planning functions and site planning with an understanding of regional capacity.
2. Resolve any issues associated with the planning expectations of the Commonwealth.
3. Liaise with Planners to effect changes in scheduling to meet customer requirements.
4. Provide feedback to Commonwealth Personnel on the progress of scheduled maintenance programs.
5. Contributing to collaborative innovation by identifying continuous improvement initiatives and analysing and recommending improvements to current Ventia and Defence maintenance practices.
About you:
6. Demonstrated at least three years’ experience in conducting planning and scheduling activities within a complex maintenance environment, including working with trade staff, coordinating repair parts and other resources.
7. Demonstrated experience in managing customer service and customer expectations.
8. Defence experience highly desirable.
9. Good problem-solving skills, writing and analysis skills.
10. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
11. Well-developed computer skills in Microsoft Suite.
12. Relevant professional qualifications are desirable.
What We Offer You:
Ventia have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more, we also offer the following:
13. A flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter.
14. We take our people's careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow.
15. There's nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe.
16. We look after each other and foster our people's wellbeing.
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.
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.
Position Reference Number: 158722