We’re proud to announce a major milestone for Downer. Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to deliver base and estate services across their two largest regions NSW/ACT and QLD.
We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Williamtown as a Water Treatment Operator. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
Commencing February 2026, we’re looking for people from all backgrounds – whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors.
If you’re passionate about contributing to Defence capability and want to be part of a high-performing, inclusive team – express your interest today.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of small water treatment plants located within a single Defence base
- Plant operation, monitoring and reporting of water quality, basic maintenance
- Conduct routine inspections, sampling and testing of water quality
- Adjust chemical dosing and treatment processes under supervision
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on plant equipment
- Report equipment faults or failures to the Leading Hand
What You’ll Bring
Requirements:
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
- Chemical Handling Certification (desirable)
- Experience in water treatment plant operations or related field
- Experience in chemical handling and dosing in a plant environment
- NSW Water Operator Certification (NSW)
- Confined Space and Working at Heights qualifications and White Card (desirable)
- Current Open Driver’s Licence
Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
You’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
Downer is a sovereign-owned, ASX-listed Australian company and proud recipient of the Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year for two consecutive years (2024, 2025).
What It Means To Belong At Downer
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
- Training and development to support and diversify your career
- Opportunities to advance your career
- : healthcare discounts, excellent savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more
- Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences.
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