Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Leading Hand Land Management
Supervise site grounds, horticulture, irrigation and small team, handling subcontractors.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities that include supervising inspection, maintenance and upkeep of site grounds and gardens, managing advanced horticulture and irrigation, and overseeing a small team. You will also provide input into scopes and the selection of specialist subcontractors. • Supervise inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of site grounds and gardens. • Manage advanced horticulture and irrigation systems. • Lead a small team and oversee daily operations. • Provide input on scopes and select specialist subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸horticulture
- ▸irrigation
- ▸team lead
- ▸scope input
- ▸subcontractor selection
What You Bring
We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce as a Leading Hand Land Management. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. Commencing February 2026, we’re looking for people from all backgrounds – whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors. If you’re passionate about contributing to Defence capability and want to be part of a high‑performing, inclusive team – express your interest today. Candidates should hold a Certificate IV in Horticulture (or equivalent), a current open driver’s licence, and preferably a Diploma in Parks and Gardens Management. Additional licences and certificates such as an Agricultural Chemical Distribution & Control (AC/DC) licence, a Medium or Heavy Rigid Truck licence, a Chainsaw Operator licence, and a ChemCert are also required. More than anything, you’ll need a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes for our clients. • Hold Certificate IV in Horticulture (or equivalent) and a current open driver’s licence. • Possess additional licences/certificates such as AC/DC, Medium/Heavy Rigid Truck, Chainsaw Operator, and ChemCert. • Demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸certificate iv
- ▸driver licence
- ▸diploma
- ▸ac/dc
- ▸truck licence
- ▸chemcert
Benefits
Downer promotes a high‑performance culture and diversity, offering training and development, internal career progression (30% of vacancies filled internally), and perks such as healthcare discounts, retail savings and car purchase benefits. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Program for professional support, and the organisation values inclusion, encouraging applications from under‑represented groups and offering flexible, supportive recruitment processes. • Benefit from training, development, and internal career progression opportunities (30% vacancies filled internally). • Enjoy employee perks including healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Work Environment
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