Estate Upkeep Supervisor - Cairns
Downer
Supervise estate upkeep, coordinate maintenance, manage subcontractors for Defence sites.
22 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Transport
Utilities
Facilities
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance
Mining
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Utilities
Facilities
Asset Services
Oil and Gas
Power Generation
Industrial
Defence
Role
What you would be doing
estate monitoring
subcontractor management
maintenance scheduling
service compliance
continuous improvement
site supervision
- Monitor and report on estate condition and improvement opportunities.
- Manage subcontractor performance and ensure timely delivery of services.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with service standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within estate management.
- Supervise estate upkeep operations across designated Defence sites.
What you bring
maintenance planning
asset management
leadership
communication
stakeholder engagement
facilities management
- Knowledge of maintenance planning and asset management systems.
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Experience in facilities or estate management within Defence or similar sectors.
- Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
- With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
- Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
- Training and development to support and diversify your career.
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Overview
Since 1933
Year Established
The company has a longstanding legacy of providing essential infrastructure services.
- specializes in delivering integrated services across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and utilities.
- supports both private and public sectors with a diverse portfolio spanning construction, maintenance, and operations.
- undertakes large-scale projects such as road construction, rail, energy, and water infrastructure.
- has an expansive footprint in Australia and New Zealand, deeply involved in supporting national and regional development.
- notable projects include urban transport systems, renewable energy installations, and vital utilities services.
- has a strong focus on innovation, utilizing the latest technology to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions.
- The Downer Difference: commitment to build a high-performance organisation
- We own the outcomes: accountability, high standards, efficiency and continuous improvement
- We do it for our customers: customer-centric perspective, win-win outcomes, going above and beyond
- We stand for each other: mutual respect, safety, trust, resilience, speaking up
50% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 emissions target
The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032 compared to a 2020 baseline.
1.5°C pathway
Climate alignment target
The company is aligned with a 1.5°C climate pathway, ensuring its operations are in line with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
2024 climate disclosure
Aotearoa NZ Climate Standards compliance
The company will begin disclosing its climate performance in accordance with Aotearoa NZ Climate Standards from 2024.
- Scope 3 emissions target under review
- Board oversight via multiple committees; monthly reporting includes GHG performance and decarbonisation progress
40% Workforce Target
Gender Balance Goals
Targets to achieve 40% women in the workforce, 25% in management, 28% in executive roles, and 40% on the Board by 2026.
34% Women in Workforce
FY21 Representation
In FY21, the workforce was 34% female, with women holding 17% of management roles, 25% of executive positions, and 33% of Board seats.
- Own Different campaign: celebrate and empower 26,000+ unique individuals
- Inclusion & Belonging Strategy & Action Plan 2022–2024; Steering Committees and training programs embedded
- Specific focus on gender balance in trades, middle and senior management
- EmpowHER women's network; StandOut Global LGBTQIA+ network; Pride Pledge commitment
- Māori leadership programmes (Te Ara Whanake, Wāhine Toa), Māori cultural awareness training
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