Leading Hand Estate Upkeep

About the Role

• Manage the Estate Upkeep team to deliver trades work and estate maintenance on Defence sites. • Capture KPI and performance metrics for Estate Upkeep work. • Provide asset condition data. • Ensure all work complies with required standards and requirements. • Identify and manage risks associated with work delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team management
• ▸kpi capture
• ▸asset data
• ▸compliance
• ▸risk management

What You Bring

We are inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Williamtown as a Leading Hand – Estate Upkeep. The role starts in February 2026 and is open to candidates with Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors, all within a workplace that values respect, empowerment and inclusion. • Hold a Trade Certificate (Carpentry, Plumbing, or Electrical) and a relevant QLD/NSW trade licence. • Possess general trade experience together with leadership and maintenance supervision skills. • Demonstrate working knowledge of asset compliance and management techniques. • (Desirable) Have a Building Maintenance Leadership Certification. • Maintain a current open driver’s licence. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required).

Requirements

• ▸trade certificate
• ▸trade licence
• ▸leadership
• ▸asset management
• ▸driver's licence
• ▸security clearance

Benefits

Our high‑performance culture celebrates diversity and offers training, development, and strong internal mobility – with 30 % of vacancies filled internally. Perks include healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we provide flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership, and equitable access to opportunity, and we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences.

Work Environment

Onsite