Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Estate Development Manager
Manage estate development projects for Defence, ensuring compliance and stakeholder coordination.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position is central to Downer’s delivery of estate services for Defence, requiring a strategic focus on aligning projects with national defence infrastructure goals and fostering effective collaboration across teams. • Lead and manage estate works and development across PAS regions. • Ensure projects comply with Defence infrastructure strategies and standards. • Coordinate stakeholders to deliver estate projects on schedule and within budget. • Support planning, procurement and execution of estate works programs. • Provide senior leadership with expert advice on estate development matters. • Access training and development programs to diversify career paths.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸estate management
- ▸compliance
- ▸stakeholder coordination
- ▸program planning
- ▸strategic advice
- ▸collaboration
What You Bring
The company is recruiting a permanent Estate Development Manager for the RAAF Richmond site, with a start date planned for January 2026. Downer seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds, whether they bring defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills, and aims to build an inclusive, high‑performing team. • Extensive experience in estate development and infrastructure management. • Strong knowledge of Defence estate planning and compliance frameworks. • Proven project management and stakeholder engagement abilities. • Skilled in budgeting, planning and reporting for infrastructure projects. • Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management or related fields. • High internal mobility with 30 % of vacancies filled from within the organization.
Requirements
- ▸estate development
- ▸infrastructure management
- ▸defence planning
- ▸project management
- ▸budgeting
- ▸engineering
Benefits
The firm promotes a high‑performance culture that values diversity and inclusion, offering training and development pathways, and achieving a 30 % internal fill rate for vacancies. Employees enjoy a range of perks, including healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Downer supports flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership, and equitable access to opportunities, and it welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, cultures, abilities and lived experiences, especially those traditionally under‑represented in the industry. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. • Perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings. • Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support. • Flexible work arrangements and inclusive leadership environment.
Work Environment
Onsite