Transport Booking Clerk / Scheduler in Puckapunyal

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. In partnership with the Australia Defence Force, we are seeking a Bookings Clerk to join the team at Puckapunyal Defence Base. Reporting to the Transport Coordinator, this mixed role will predominantly be supporting the team with administrative duties as a Bookings Clerk; however, driving duties may be required within an allocated geographical and client base.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Operate and manage Ventia’s fleet vehicles, designated Defence fleet vehicles and hired vehicles.
• Ensure that vehicles and plant are tasked as per the IAW Defence policy and procedures.
• Ensure that all fleets and equipment are serviced and maintained regularly IAW current servicing schedules including Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) and special fleet task stores.
• Review and ensure operators and vehicles usage data are entered and recorded into the most appropriate defence systems database.
• Provide a transport booking service for self-drive vehicles, driver or driver and vehicle.
• Plan day to day operational transport activities as contractually required.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of mail including the application of mail security whilst in transit.

To be considered for this position you will need:

• Experience in loading and unloading of cargo and goods.
• Able to work effectively with people from diverse national, cultural, linguistic and religious/spiritual backgrounds and to deal with sensitive issues in a manner that is respectful of people’s individual dignity, cultural values and religious beliefs.
• Results focused with the ability to identify and prioritise problems and issues, generate solutions and work collaboratively to achieve a successful outcome.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of motivation, energy, initiative, and commitment, with the capacity to deal with multiple and often conflicting priorities.

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.

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.