Compliance and Performance Manager

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Compliance & Performance Manager to join Ventia's Defence Clothing System (DCS) contract based in Melbourne.

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will lead the compliance, governance and performance framework across the DCS contract, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with Defence and Ventia requirements. Working closely with operational teams, subcontractors and Defence stakeholders, you will drive performance excellence, manage compliance risk, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the contract.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional with experience in logistics, supply chain, Defence, compliance or operational performance environments.

Key Responsibilities

As the Compliance & Performance Manager, you will:

• Lead contract-wide compliance and governance activities across all DCS services.
• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks aligned with Defence and Ventia requirements.
• Design and implement auditing, assurance and performance monitoring programs.
• Analyse and report on contractual KPI performance and compliance outcomes.
• Partner with operational teams and subcontractors to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders on governance, compliance and contractual obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational performance.
• Prepare accurate and insightful compliance and performance reports.
• Act as a key escalation point for performance and compliance matters.
• Promote a customer-focused culture that delivers exceptional outcomes for Defence.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience within logistics, supply chain, compliance, governance or operational performance environments.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience monitoring KPIs, performance metrics and contractual obligations.
• Sound commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within Defence or highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.
• Experience using Defence systems such as MILIS and PIMS is advantageous.
  
  

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the contract, applicants must:

• Be an Australian Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
• Obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check (where required).

Benefits Include

• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant Defence contract.
• Diverse and collaborative team environment.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible and supportive workplace culture.
• Exposure to senior Defence and industry stakeholders.
• The opportunity to drive meaningful operational and compliance outcomes.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
   
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply    
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Position Reference Number: 168498