Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Aerodrome Operator
Maintain aerodrome grounds, ensure compliance with standards, and support defence operations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of the aerodrome and surrounding grounds. • Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with relevant standards. • Record data using aerodrome and grounds reporting tools. • Follow aerodrome delivery and inspection plans. • Align all work with aerodrome operational requirements. • Obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance. • Access training and development programmes to diversify your career. • Utilize the Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸aerodrome maintenance
- ▸inspections
- ▸data recording
- ▸reporting tools
- ▸delivery plans
- ▸security clearance
What You Bring
Downer is celebrating a major milestone after being awarded the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to deliver base and estate services across NSW/ACT and Queensland, strengthening an 80‑plus‑year relationship with the Australian Defence Force. The company is inviting applications for a permanent Aerodrome Operator position at RAAF Richmond, with a start date in February 2026, and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills. • Hold a Certificate IV in Aviation (Ground Operations & Service) (required). • Possess a current open driver’s licence and Australian citizenship. • Desirable: Certificate III/IV in Horticulture, CASA Aerodrome Reporting Officer Certification, CASA/DASA endorsement for QLD or NSW. • Demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸certificate iv
- ▸driver’s licence
- ▸australian citizenship
- ▸casa certification
- ▸work ethic
Benefits
Downer promotes a high‑performance culture that values diversity, offering training and development programmes, strong internal mobility with 30% of vacancies filled internally, and a range of perks including healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program. The company believes work should matter and fosters an inclusive environment where unique perspectives and ideas are celebrated. The organisation actively encourages applications from under‑represented groups, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, Pasifika peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, Downer supports flexible working arrangements, inclusive leadership, and equitable access to opportunities, and provides recruitment adjustments when needed. • Benefit from high internal mobility – 30% of vacancies filled internally. • Receive discounts on healthcare, retail, and car purchases plus other Perks@Downer.
Work Environment
Onsite