Overview
Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to deliver base and estate services across the two largest regions, NSW/ACT and QLD.
We are inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at Defence Plaza - Sydney as aPlumber Gas Fitter.
This is a milestone for our business and our enduring 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force.
Commencing February 2026, we are looking for people from all backgrounds who 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
Undertake complex plumbing and gas fitting installation, maintenance and repairs
Provide a responsive and professional service to stakeholders
Work collaboratively with other trades
Ensure all works are performed safely and in accordance with relevant standards, permits and risk assessments
Communicate effectively on job progress, issues and completion
What You'll Bring
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Gas Fitter
Gas Work Licence
Plumbing and Gas Fitting Contractor Licence (NSW)
Current Open Drivers Licence
Working at Heights
Confined Space
More than anything, 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 with a long track record including the Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year (2024, 2025).
With over 80 years of support to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), our Base and Estate Management team delivers innovative solutions and integrated services to the ADF and NZDF.
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
With 30% of vacancies filled internally, real opportunities to advance your career
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, savings on retail purchases, car purchases and more
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family
You want your work to matter and so do we.
With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences.
We especially encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Maori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.
Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you.
Potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership, and equitable access to opportunity.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, please let us know — we're here to help you put your best foot forward.
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