Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Leading Hand Estate Upkeep
Lead a team to perform estate maintenance trades work on Defence sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead and supervise the Estate Upkeep team to perform trades work across Defence sites. • Capture and report KPI and performance metrics for estate maintenance activities. • Provide accurate asset condition data and ensure work meets required standards. • Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with works delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team supervision
- ▸trades work
- ▸kpi reporting
- ▸asset data
- ▸risk management
What You Bring
The role commences in February 2026 and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors. If you are passionate about supporting Defence capability and want to be part of a high‑performing, inclusive team, we encourage you to express your interest today. • Hold a valid Trade Certificate (Carpentry, Plumbing, or Electrical) and NSW trade licence. • Demonstrate general trade experience with leadership and maintenance supervision skills. • Possess knowledge of asset compliance and management techniques. • Maintain a current open driver’s licence and be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (citizenship required); Building Maintenance Leadership Certification is desirable.
Requirements
- ▸trade certificate
- ▸nsw licence
- ▸leadership
- ▸asset management
- ▸security clearance
- ▸driver's licence
Benefits
Our high‑performance culture embraces diversity and offers training, development, and clear pathways for internal career progression. Perks include healthcare discounts, savings on retail and car purchases, and an Employee Assistance Program, while we actively promote inclusion for people of all ages, genders, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. • Benefit from training and development, internal career opportunities, healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Work Environment
Onsite