Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Groundsperson
Perform complex grounds maintenance and manage estate landscaping at RAAF Williamtown.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Downer plans, creates, and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centres, and defence partnerships. The sovereign‑owned, ASX‑listed company has been recognised as Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year (2024, 2025), and continues to deliver innovative base and estate management solutions for the ADF and NZDF. • Perform complex grounds maintenance to meet Land Management service requirements. • Maintain and upkeep site grounds and gardens. • Identify and manage risks associated with grounds maintenance. • Provide input for reporting on grounds performance. • Deliver specific and complex grounds/gardens performance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸garden upkeep
- ▸risk management
- ▸performance reporting
- ▸service delivery
What You Bring
Successful candidates will have experience in grounds maintenance with knowledge of horticulture and irrigation systems. Desired qualifications include a Certificate III/IV or Diploma in Horticulture, AC/DC and ChemCert certificates, and relevant truck or chainsaw licences. A current open driver’s licence and the ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (citizenship required) are essential, alongside a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality results. • Experience in grounds maintenance with horticulture and irrigation system knowledge. • Certificate III/IV or Diploma in Horticulture (desirable). • Agricultural Chemical Distribution & Control (AC/DC) and ChemCert certificates (desirable). • Medium or Heavy Rigid Truck Licence and Chainsaw Operator Licence or Certificate (desirable). • Current open driver’s licence. • Ability to obtain and maintain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required).
Requirements
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸horticulture
- ▸irrigation
- ▸horticulture cert
- ▸truck licence
- ▸defence clearance
Benefits
Our high‑performance culture is underpinned by a commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering training and development pathways, with 30 % of vacancies filled internally, and employee perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, plus an Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership, and equitable access to opportunity, and we are ready to provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you put your best foot forward. • Training and development opportunities. • Career progression with 30 % of vacancies filled internally. • Perks including healthcare discounts and savings on retail and car purchases. • Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support. • Flexible work arrangements as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer.
Work Environment
Onsite