Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Leading Hand - Land Management
Supervise grounds and garden maintenance teams for Defence estate services.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Supervise grounds and garden maintenance teams to ensure estate upkeep. • Oversee inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of site grounds and gardens. • Align work with Gardens and Grounds requirements using delivery and inspection plans.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team supervision
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸garden upkeep
- ▸inspection plans
- ▸delivery planning
What You Bring
We are inviting applications for a permanent Leading Hand – Land Management position at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, with a start date in February 2026, welcoming candidates from defence, industry or any sector with transferable skills. • Hold Certificate III/IV in Horticulture (desirable) and Diploma in Landscape Management (desirable). • Demonstrate grounds maintenance experience and horticulture expertise. • Obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required). • Maintain a current open driver’s licence.
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸certificate iv
- ▸diploma landscape
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸security clearance
- ▸driver's licence
Benefits
Downer fosters a high‑performance, inclusive culture, offering training and development, internal career progression (30% of vacancies are filled internally), and employee perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program. The organisation values diversity and actively encourages applications from under‑represented groups, providing flexible work arrangements, supportive recruitment processes, and a commitment to belonging for all employees. • Access training and development opportunities with a high internal promotion rate. • Benefit from employee perks such as healthcare discounts, retail savings, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Work Environment
Onsite