Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Grounds person
Perform routine grounds maintenance and garden upkeep at Greenbank Training Area
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves supporting the Leading Hand (Land Management) by carrying out routine grounds‑maintenance tasks across the estates. You will be responsible for delivering and maintaining the performance of grounds and gardens, as well as identifying and managing any associated risks. • Support the Leading Hand with routine grounds‑maintenance across estates. • Conduct daily maintenance of grounds and gardens to meet performance standards. • Identify and mitigate risks associated with grounds‑maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸garden care
- ▸risk management
- ▸performance standards
- ▸support lead
What You Bring
Downer has secured the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to provide base and estate services for its two largest regions, NSW/ACT and Queensland, marking a major milestone in its 80‑plus year partnership with the Australian Defence Force. We are hiring permanent Groundspersons for the Greenbank Training Area, with a start date of February 2026, and we welcome candidates from any background, whether they bring defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills. Our aim is to build a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. Applicants should ideally hold a Certificate III in Horticulture and have experience with grounds maintenance, horticulture, and irrigation systems. Desirable qualifications include an Agricultural Chemical Distribution & Control (AC/DC) certificate, ChemCert, a Medium or Heavy Rigid Truck licence, and a Chainsaw Operator licence, alongside a current open driver’s licence. Candidates must be able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory) and demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes. • Hold a Certificate III in Horticulture (desirable) and have grounds‑maintenance experience. • Possess knowledge of horticulture, irrigation systems, and AC/DC & ChemCert (desirable). • Hold a Medium/Heavy Rigid Truck licence, Chainsaw Operator licence, and a current open driver’s licence (desirable). • Ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance (must be Australian citizen). • Demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸horticulture
- ▸irrigation
- ▸truck licence
- ▸chainsaw
- ▸defence clearance
Benefits
Our high‑performance culture is underpinned by a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering training and development, clear career pathways (30 % of vacancies are filled internally), and a range of Perks@Downer such as healthcare discounts and savings on retail and car purchases. Employees also benefit from an Employee Assistance Program and a flexible, WORK180‑endorsed environment that values each person’s unique perspective. • Access training, development programmes and internal career progression (30 % of roles filled internally). • Receive Perks@Downer including healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings. • Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program and a flexible, inclusive WORK180‑endorsed workplace.
Work Environment
Onsite