Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Leading Hand Land Management
Supervises grounds and garden maintenance teams to ensure estate upkeep at Kokoda Barracks.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role offers a broad scope of responsibilities, including overseeing estate grounds, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. • Supervise grounds and garden maintenance teams to maintain estate upkeep. • Conduct inspections and ensure work aligns with Gardens and Grounds requirements. • Follow and implement Grounds and Gardens delivery and inspection plans.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team supervision
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸inspections
- ▸plan implementation
- ▸estate oversight
- ▸compliance
What You Bring
Candidates should have relevant experience in grounds maintenance and horticulture, hold a current driver’s licence, be Australian citizens, and be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance. • Hold a Certificate III/IV in Horticulture or a Diploma in Landscape Management (preferred). • Possess solid grounds‑maintenance experience and horticulture expertise. • Maintain a current open driver’s licence. • Obtain and retain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory). • Demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii/iv
- ▸landscape diploma
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸horticulture
- ▸driver's licence
- ▸security clearance
Benefits
• Access training and development opportunities, internal career progression, and employee perks such as healthcare discounts and savings on retail and car purchases. • Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program and flexible recruitment support.
Work Environment
Onsite