Join Downer in our recent contract win commencing February 2026.
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 our two largest regions NSW/ACT and QLD. This is a significant milestone for our business and our enduring 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force.
We're inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at Lone Pine Barracks as a Leading Hand – Estate Upkeep. 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
* Manage an Estate Upkeep team to conduct trades work delivering estate maintenance within Defence sites.
* Capture KPI's and Estate Upkeep work performance metrics.
* Provide asset condition data.
* Ensure all work aligns with required standards and requirements.
* Identify and manage risks associated with works delivery.
What You'll Bring
* Trade Certificate (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical).
* General trade background with leadership and maintenance supervision.
* Working knowledge of asset compliance/management techniques.
* Building Maintenance Leadership Certification (Desirable).
* QLD/NSW Trade licence for discipline.
* Current Open Driver's Licence.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory).
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 and proud recipient of the Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year for two consecutive years (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 both the ADF and New Zealand Defence Force (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, you'll find real opportunities to advance your career. Perks include healthcare discounts, savings on retail purchases, car buy‐back programs, and more. The Employee Assistance Program provides professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
We 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 especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neuro‐divergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply – potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know – we're here to help you put your best foot forward.
What You'll Need to Apply
Please submit your application by following the link at the Apply Now button along with your CV and any applicable certificates and licences.
Downer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
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