Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Aerodrome Operator
Maintain and inspect aerodrome grounds, ensure compliance, and support defence operations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves maintaining the aerodrome and surrounding grounds, performing inspections to ensure compliance with relevant standards, and inputting data into aerodrome reporting tools. You will follow delivery and inspection plans and ensure all work aligns with aerodrome requirements. • Maintain and upkeep aerodrome and surrounding grounds. • Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with standards. • Use aerodrome reporting tools and delivery/inspection plans. • Deliver work aligned with aerodrome requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸ground maintenance
- ▸inspections
- ▸reporting tools
- ▸data input
- ▸compliance
- ▸delivery plans
What You Bring
Downer has secured the Property and Asset Services contract to provide base and estate services across NSW/ACT and QLD, marking a significant milestone in its 80‑plus year partnership with the Australian Defence Force. We are recruiting permanent Aerodrome Operators for RAAF Williamtown, with a start date in February 2026, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, whether they have defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills. Applicants must hold a Certificate IV in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) and have a current driver’s licence. Desired qualifications include a Certificate III/IV in Horticulture, CASA Aerodrome Reporting Officer certification, and CASA/DASA endorsement for Queensland or New South Wales. Candidates must be able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance, which requires Australian citizenship, and demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes. • Hold Certificate IV in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service). • Possess CASA Aerodrome Reporting Officer certification (desirable). • Maintain a current driver’s licence and obtain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required). • Demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸certificate iv
- ▸casa reporting
- ▸driver’s licence
- ▸defence clearance
- ▸work ethic
- ▸horticulture
Benefits
Our culture emphasizes high performance, diversity, and inclusion, offering training, career development, and a 30% internal fill rate for vacancies. Employees enjoy perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program, while flexible work arrangements and support for recruitment adjustments ensure everyone can bring their whole self to work. • Access training, career development, and internal promotion opportunities. • Enjoy benefits such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program. • Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity and offers flexible arrangements.
Work Environment
Onsite