Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Leading Hand Land Management
Supervises ground maintenance, horticulture & irrigation, leading a small team at RAAF Base.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role provides a broad scope, overseeing site grounds and gardens, advanced horticulture and irrigation, and a small team while contributing to the selection of specialist subcontractors. Downer plans, creates and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure from hospitals to defence facilities, and has earned multiple industry awards for its estate and infrastructure work. • Supervise inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of site grounds and gardens. • Manage advanced horticulture and irrigation systems. • Lead a small team and coordinate specialist subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸horticulture management
- ▸irrigation systems
- ▸team leadership
- ▸subcontractor coordination
What You Bring
Applicants should hold a Certificate IV in Horticulture (or equivalent), a Diploma in Parks and Gardens Management, relevant licences and certifications such as AC/DC, heavy‑rigid truck, chainsaw, and ChemCert, and demonstrate a strong work ethic and positive attitude. • Hold Certificate IV in Horticulture (or equivalent) and a Diploma in Parks and Gardens Management. • Maintain a current open driver’s licence, medium/heavy rigid truck licence, chainsaw operator licence, and ChemCert. • Hold AC/DC certification for agricultural chemical handling. • Demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸certificate iv
- ▸diploma parks
- ▸truck licence
- ▸chainsaw licence
- ▸chemcert
- ▸work ethic
Benefits
Our culture promotes high performance, career development, and internal mobility, with perks like healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program that supports staff and families. We champion diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under‑represented groups and offering flexible work arrangements and recruitment support to ensure everyone can bring their whole self to work. • Access training and development opportunities with 30% of vacancies filled internally. • Enjoy employee perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Work Environment
Onsite