EA & Data Auditor

About the Role

This role offers a broad scope of responsibilities, including estate condition assessments, asset data verification audits, and maintaining asset information in Defence estate systems such as GEMS, DEIS and WMS. You will engage with internal teams, subcontractors and Defence stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and compliance, and prepare appraisal reports that support audits and continuous improvement initiatives. The position also promotes Downer’s Zero Harm values, ensuring all activities comply with WHS and environmental legislation. Downer plans, creates and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure from hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships. The company is sovereign‑owned, ASX‑listed, and has been recognised as Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year (2024, 2025). • Conduct estate condition assessments and asset data verification audits at Defence sites. • Validate and maintain asset information in Defence estate systems (e.g., GEMS, DEIS, WMS). • Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors and Defence stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and compliance. • Prepare and submit appraisal reports, support audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Uphold Downer’s Zero Harm values and ensure compliance with WHS and environmental legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸estate assessments
• ▸data audits
• ▸asset validation
• ▸estate systems
• ▸appraisal reports
• ▸whs compliance

What You Bring

Commencing January 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. Applicants must hold a Certificate IV in Asset Management (or equivalent) and have demonstrated experience in asset auditing, condition assessment and data analysis. Desirable qualifications include a Diploma of Asset Management Planning, construction, engineering or facilities management, Asbestos Awareness, White Card, and site access credentials. Ability to obtain and retain Defence Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required) and a strong work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to high‑quality outcomes are also essential. • Certificate IV in Asset Management (mandatory). • Proven experience in asset auditing, condition assessment and data analysis. • Desirable: Diploma of Asset Management Planning or related construction/engineering/facilities qualification. • Desirable: Asbestos Awareness, White Card and site access credentials. • Ability to obtain and retain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required). • Strong work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Requirements

• ▸certificateiv
• ▸asset auditing
• ▸condition assessment
• ▸data analysis
• ▸diploma
• ▸security clearance

Benefits

We pride ourselves on a high‑performance culture that values diversity and offers training, development and clear career progression – 30 % of vacancies are filled internally. Perks include healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. • Training and development programmes with clear career progression (30 % internal vacancy fill rate). • Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings. • Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support. • Inclusive, diverse workplace encouraging applications from under‑represented groups. • Flexible work arrangements and supportive recruitment adjustments as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

Work Environment

Onsite