We treasure the rich tapestry of our generational mix at Ventia. From those building their early career in the industry through to employees with decades of experience, everyone has a valuable contribution to make.
“When you look across our projects and offices, you see an exciting mix of age and experience,” says Rebelle Moriarty, Executive General Manager, People & Capability. “We’ve been able to attract employees at varying stages of their career journey, introducing different insights and perspectives to our teams, and to the solutions we deliver to our clients.”
This blending of deep industry experience and fresh, diverse thinking also leads to greater innovation.
A group of new professionals in our Transport business recently took advantage of the opportunity to ask challenging questions and also learn from the wisdom of senior leaders during a day of training and development.
Ellen Pollard, from our VentureSmart team in Western Australia, was one of 11 participants on the day. “It gave me a sense of pride to be working for a company so focused on the development of young professionals,” she says.
Among the advice received by Ellen and the other new professionals was to treat challenges “as a building block in your career. You’ll be surprised where your career takes you.”
Young transport professionals at a training day with senior leaders from across our business
We’ve been able to attract employees at varying stages of their career journey, introducing different insights and perspectives to our teams, and to the solutions we deliver to our clients.
Rebelle Moriarty, Executive General Manager P&C
MEET RON ELLISON
When Ron Ellison started his career as an electrician in the 1970s, he certainly had no idea where his career would take him… which was to become one of a few people qualified to write and verify high voltage operating procedures for a leading utility provider.
Over a career spanning more than 40 years, Ron developed the technical skills and experience to become the High Voltage Specialist for Ventia’s Sydney Water maintenance contract, based at their Potts Hill depot in Sydney’s south west.
Ventia’s Sydney Water contract employs 13 high voltage (HV) electricians. They are the only electricians certified to switch and operate Sydney Water’s HV equipment for the purposes of maintenance, renewals and projects. “Writing the HV switching instructions is an important role,” Ron explains. “There are significant safety implications if things are not done the right way.”
Given his extended experience in the field, Ron’s team along with others across Sydney Water will often call on him for advice or coaching.
“I like to keep up to date with all the changes to the industry, in technology and safety and other aspects of the work we do,” Ron says. “This tends to make me a good resource for the team.”
Banner image at top: (far right) Vic Hensley, Executive Manager Major Roads Bids, who started his career in geology and has had his own interesting career journey, shares his insights with the team
