Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Leading Hand Land Management
Supervise grounds and garden maintenance teams for Defence estates.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Supervise grounds and garden maintenance teams to ensure estate upkeep. • Oversee inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of site grounds and gardens. • Align delivered work with Gardens and Grounds requirements. • Follow established Grounds and Gardens delivery and inspection plans.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team supervision
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸garden inspection
- ▸work alignment
- ▸delivery plans
What You Bring
The role begins in February 2026 and welcomes candidates from any background, whether they have defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors. To apply, submit your CV and any relevant certificates or licences via the Apply Now link. • Certificate III/IV in Horticulture (desirable). • Diploma in Landscape Management (desirable). • Proven grounds‑maintenance experience. • Demonstrated horticulture expertise. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required). • Hold a current open driver’s licence.
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii/iv
- ▸landscape diploma
- ▸grounds maintenance
- ▸security clearance
- ▸driver licence
Benefits
Our culture emphasizes high performance, diversity, and belonging; we provide training and development, internal career progression, a range of employee perks, and an Employee Assistance Program, while actively encouraging applications from under‑represented groups and offering flexible, inclusive leadership. • Work for an award‑winning, ASX‑listed firm (Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year 2025, Prime Contractor 2024‑2025). • Access training, development, and internal career progression (30% of vacancies filled internally). • Enjoy employee perks such as healthcare discounts and savings on retail and car purchases. • Receive support through an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Work Environment
Onsite