Ventia has been awarded two Base Services Transformation (BST) packages by the Department of Defence valued at approximately $2.7 billion over an initial 6 year term, with two extension options of between one and three years up to a maximum package term of 10 years.

We will deliver Living and Working Services (LWS) in the Northern Territory, Victoria and Tasmania and Property and Asset Services (PAS) in Western Australia, Victoria and Tasmania. This represents a third of the LWS and PAS packages. The national Firefighting Services package, the first to be released under the BST program, was awarded to Ventia in July 2024.

This announcement strengthens our position as a long-standing provider of integrated Defence infrastructure and asset management support services. It also reflects the diversity and breadth of our capabilities across Army, Air Force, and Navy bases.

Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer Dean Banks said,

The new base services contracts are designed to flex with Australia’s changing strategic environment, adapting to changes in the estate, evolving operational contexts and surging to support military exercises and responding to government priorities. 

We are proud to continue creating strong, supportive environments for Defence personnel. Our recognition as Base Services Contractor of the Year in 2024 and Veteran Employer of Choice reflects our commitment to service excellence and the dedication of our people across Defence bases nationwide.

These BST packages are expected to commence operation from 1 February 2026.