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Ventia Australia has been awarded a firefighting services contract, valued at $564 million over six years.
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The contract will include airfield and structural rescue and firefighting, as well as training and incident response at designated sites, Defence has confirmed.
It will sustain 380 jobs across a range of regional locations, which Defence outlined will focus on diverse hiring, including increased female participation, disability employment pathways, an Indigenous employment program and veteran recruitment.
Estate management is fundamental for delivering Defence capability, first assistant secretary of service delivery division Lee-anne Monterosso said.
“The Australian government recognises that Defence sites must be equipped to meet operational and capability requirements, now and in the future.
“Base services offer significant opportunity for Australian industry participation, which contributes to a strong and resilient domestic Defence industry supply base.
“Supporting our people who live, work and train across the Defence estate is crucial to building a future-ready Defence Force.”
The announcement comes as Ventia was acknowledged as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
The department’s Veteran Employment Program is a national initiative aimed at encouraging businesses to prioritise the employment of veterans.
In undergoing the assessment process, Ventia proudly pledged its commitment to the cause by signing the Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC).
By doing so, it publicly claimed corporate dedication to providing opportunities for Australia’s veterans and fostering an environment where their skills are valued and they can continue to excel in their careers outside the military.
The company has stated it will recognise that people are at the heart of its success and maintain a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including most recently winning the Northern Territory government’s Veteran Employer of the Year Award.
