Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Land Management Supervisor
Supervise land management operations for Defence estates at Blamey Barracks.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves overseeing land management across designated defence estates, coordinating vegetation control, firebreak maintenance, pest management, and ensuring compliance with environmental and defence standards while managing contractor performance. Downer plans, creates, and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, and has been recognised as Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year (2024, 2025). • Lead and supervise land management operations across defence estates. • Coordinate vegetation control, firebreak maintenance, and pest management activities. • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and defence standards. • Manage contractor performance and guarantee timely service delivery. • Support planning and reporting for land upkeep. • Manage contractors within budget and timeframes. • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and engage with them professionally. • Maintain a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes. • Utilise the Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸land management
- ▸vegetation control
- ▸firebreak maintenance
- ▸regulatory compliance
- ▸contractor management
- ▸stakeholder communication
What You Bring
We are recruiting a permanent Land Management Supervisor for Wagga‑Blamey Barracks, starting January 2026, and welcome candidates from defence, industry, or any sector with transferable skills, emphasizing a respectful and empowered workplace. Ideal candidates will have experience in land management, horticulture or environmental services, strong leadership and team coordination abilities, knowledge of WHS and environmental compliance, and excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Demonstrate experience in land management, horticulture, or environmental services. • Exhibit strong leadership and team coordination abilities. • Possess knowledge of WHS and environmental compliance requirements.
Requirements
- ▸land management
- ▸horticulture
- ▸leadership
- ▸team coordination
- ▸whs
- ▸compliance
Benefits
Our high‑performance culture offers training and development, internal career advancement opportunities, healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program supporting you and your family. We champion diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under‑represented groups and providing flexible work arrangements as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, with support available throughout the recruitment process. • Access training and development programs to diversify your career. • Benefit from internal career advancement opportunities (30% of vacancies filled internally). • Enjoy healthcare discounts and savings on retail and car purchases. • Work with flexible arrangements as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer.
Work Environment
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