Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Range Operator
Operate and maintain defence training ranges, ensuring safety and compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Range Operator role offers a broad scope, supporting the Range Supervisor with maintenance, operation and security of range facilities while ensuring adherence to standing orders and safety procedures. The incumbent will also perform inspections, upkeep of training areas, deliver specialist range performance, and provide data for reporting. Downer plans, creates and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure from hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships. The company is sovereign‑owned, ASX‑listed and has been recognised as Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year (2024, 2025). • Provide basic maintenance, operation, and security of range facilities. • Ensure compliance with range standing orders and safety procedures. • Inspect and maintain training areas and ranges. • Conduct safety and compliance checks against relevant standards. • Deliver specialist training area and range performance. • Support reporting for the Range Supervisor. • Apply facilities maintenance and caretaker knowledge. • Complete required Range Induction and Public Safety Training packages.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸facility maintenance
- ▸range operations
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸inspections
- ▸performance reporting
- ▸training delivery
What You Bring
The position begins in February 2026 and is open to candidates from all backgrounds, whether they bring defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills. Downer is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. Ideal candidates have experience with facilities maintenance, minor repairs and caretaker duties, and hold a current open driver’s licence (a medium rigid truck licence is desirable). Completion of the Range Induction Course, Public Safety Training Package units and the ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required) are also required. A strong work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to high‑quality outcomes are essential. • Hold a current open driver’s licence; medium rigid truck licence preferred. • Obtain and retain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory). • Demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸driver's licence
- ▸truck licence
- ▸defence clearance
- ▸facilities maintenance
- ▸range induction
- ▸work ethic
Benefits
We pride ourselves on a high‑performance culture that values diversity and offers training, development and clear pathways for internal progression – 30 % of vacancies are filled internally. Employees enjoy perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings and an Employee Assistance Program, all within an inclusive environment that welcomes people of all ages, genders, cultures and abilities. • Access training and development programs and internal career advancement. • Receive healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and Employee Assistance Program. • Work in an inclusive, diverse environment that values all backgrounds.
Work Environment
Onsite