Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Leading Hand Estate Upkeep
Lead estate upkeep team delivering maintenance and compliance at Defence sites
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead Estate Upkeep team delivering trades work on Defence sites. • Capture and report KPI and performance metrics. • Provide asset condition data for decision‑making. • Ensure compliance with standards and contractual requirements. • Identify and mitigate risks in works delivery. • Apply asset compliance and management knowledge. • Participate in training and development to broaden your career.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team leadership
- ▸kpi reporting
- ▸asset data
- ▸compliance management
- ▸risk mitigation
- ▸training
What You Bring
The position begins in February 2026 and welcomes candidates from defence, industry or any sector with transferable skills. If you are driven to support Defence capability and thrive in a high‑performing, inclusive team, we encourage you to apply. To apply, submit your CV and any relevant certificates or licences through the Apply Now link. Candidates must hold the required trade licences, a current driver’s licence and be able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory). • Hold a Carpentry, Plumbing or Electrical trade certificate and QLD/NSW licence. • Demonstrate trade experience with leadership and maintenance supervision. • Possess a current driver’s licence and qualify for Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required). • Desirable: Building Maintenance Leadership Certification.
Requirements
- ▸carpentry
- ▸plumbing
- ▸electrical
- ▸leadership
- ▸driver's licence
- ▸security clearance
Benefits
Our culture emphasises high performance, diversity and continuous development. Employees benefit from training, internal career opportunities, health and retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, and a flexible, inclusive work environment that supports a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. • Benefit from internal promotion opportunities (30 % of roles filled internally). • Receive healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings. • Access Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support. • Work with flexible arrangements and inclusive leadership as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer.
Work Environment
Onsite