What You'll Do
* Manage inspection, maintenance, and operation of Fire Services in alignment with Australian standards, Defence requirements, and Fire Services Authority regulations.
* Lead the development, configuration, and governance of Fire Services systems and tools, while maintaining delivery and inspection plans and subplans.
* Ensure data accuracy across systems, monitor contract KPIs, and provide technical input and analytical support for internal and client‐facing performance reports.
* Develop specialist technical capability within the team, foster a collaborative culture focused on quality and innovation, and lead performance monitoring.
* Maintain technical relationships with Defence Directorates, support subcontractor selection, and ensure subcontractor work meets PAS and compliance standards.
What You'll Bring
* Minimum 5 years' experience in fire systems inspection and maintenance, with strong knowledge of fire services compliance, asset management, and technical standards.
* Skilled in CMMS configuration, maintenance planning, and performance data analysis, with proficiency in computer‐based systems for scheduling and reporting.
* Certificate IV or higher in Fire Systems Inspection, FPAA Accreditation, QBCC Fire Protection Licence (QLD), FPAS Accreditation (NSW/ACT), and a White Card; eligible to obtain and retain an AGSVA Security Clearance and a Defence Common Access Card; prior experience using Defence estate systems and performance frameworks.
* Demonstrated capability in team leadership, stakeholder engagement, contract governance, systems thinking, and performance analysis.
* A solid work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high‐quality outcomes for clients.
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and NewZealand. 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 80years 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 the NewZealand Defence Force (NZDF).
What It Means to Belong at Downer
* High‐performance culture and commitment to diversity.
* Training and development to support and diversify your career.
* 30% of vacancies filled internally, creating real opportunities for career advancement.
* Employee benefits including healthcare discounts, savings on retail and car purchases, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Diversity and inclusion: commitment to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and welcome applicants of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.
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