Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Land Management Supervisor
Supervise land management operations for Defence estates, ensuring compliance and contractor performance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The supervisor will oversee land management operations on designated Defence estates, coordinating vegetation control, firebreak maintenance and pest management while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and Defence standards. They will also manage contractor performance, support planning and reporting functions and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets. • Lead and supervise land management operations on Defence estates • Coordinate vegetation control, firebreak maintenance, and pest management • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and Defence standards • Manage contractor performance and service delivery timelines • Support land upkeep planning and reporting
Key Responsibilities
- ▸land management
- ▸vegetation control
- ▸firebreak maintenance
- ▸pest management
- ▸compliance monitoring
- ▸contractor management
What You Bring
We are recruiting a permanent Land Management Supervisor for the Wagga‑Blamey Barracks location, with a start date of January 2026. The role is open to candidates from any background, whether they bring Defence experience, industry knowledge or transferable skills from other sectors, and we value a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered. Successful candidates will have experience in land management, horticulture or environmental services, strong leadership and team coordination skills, and a solid understanding of WHS and environmental compliance requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement abilities, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic are also essential. • Experience in land management, horticulture, or environmental services • Strong leadership and team coordination abilities • Knowledge of WHS and environmental compliance requirements • Ability to manage contractors within budget and schedule • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Positive work ethic and commitment to high‑quality outcomes • High internal mobility with 30 % of vacancies filled internally
Requirements
- ▸land management
- ▸horticulture
- ▸environmental
- ▸leadership
- ▸whs
- ▸stakeholder
Benefits
Our high‑performance culture is underpinned by a commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering training and development, clear pathways for internal promotion (30 % of vacancies are filled internally) and a range of employee perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, Downer supports flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership and equitable access to opportunity, and welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, cultures, abilities and lived experiences. We encourage candidates whose voices have been under‑represented in the industry to apply, and we provide recruitment support or adjustments where needed. • Training and development opportunities for career diversification • Perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings • Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support • Inclusive, flexible work environment supporting diverse backgrounds
Work Environment
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