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. Ventia has been awarded a new four-year contract by Seqwater to deliver preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance along with electrical, mechanical, and instrumentational services across its water network. Ventia will provide services across 35 water treatment plants, 95 pump stations, and 26 referable dams. About the Role Join one of the largest essential infrastructure service providers in Australia and New Zealand. Full-time permanent role, hybrid working opportunity, based in a QLD Ventia office and work from home. Competitive remuneration package with abundant opportunities to learn and advance your career. The Optimisation & Planning Manager's purpose is to lead a team of 8 consisting of Planners and Schedulers across 3 regions throughout South East Queensland. Key Responsibilities Reviewing collected data and advising clients on the best methodology to deliver works cost-effectively and efficiently. Assisting teams with building business cases based on the data collected. Reviewing and building functionality to enhance user experience of the client's system. Working toward aligning the clients with ISO550001 via the 4-year roadmap to drive innovation. Building Power BI Reports as required. Team Leadership and Training. About You To be successful in the role of Optimisation and Planning Manager, you should have the following skills and experience: Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Project Management with significant mechanical or electrical trades experience. Proven track record in a Maintenance Engineering Management role. Technically competent in the use of Power Bi, Mainpac, MS Products, and other Engineering and Project Management Software. Demonstrated ability to develop excellent working relationships with multiple cross-functional stakeholders and direct reports. Demonstrated ability to influence and engage with senior client personnel, management, and all levels of the project delivery team. What We Offer You: Ventia has partnered with some reputable organisations 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: 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. 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. Please hit 'apply now' to be considered. *Shortlisted candidates will be contacted* Job Reference #159818 #seqwater #J-18808-Ljbffr