Defence Operations Lead - NSW/ACT: Estate & Facilities

Downer Group; Bullatale; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Internal career progression

Healthcare discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Downer Group in Sydney is hiring a PAS Operations Support Manager to lead estate upkeep, land and aerodrome operations across NSW/ACT defence sites. The role requires coordinating performance, reporting to the PAS Operations Manager and ensuring WHS and environmental compliance.

You will manage subcontractors, forecast finances, and drive improvements while building strong relationships with Defence, service partners and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA are desirable.
• Extensive operations or contract management experience in infrastructure, facilities management, or Defence, including large multi-site service contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors in regulated or high-risk environments, with strong WHS leadership and contract compliance capability.
• Sound knowledge of asset management, maintenance service delivery, Government contract structures, Statements of Work, CCP processes, KPIs, PMF, and preferably GEMS.
• Ability to obtain and retain an appropriate AGSVA Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Estate Upkeep, Land Management, Aerodrome Operations, and Training Area and Range Management services across multiple Defence sites.
• Monitor contractual performance, compliance, audit actions, KPIs, PMF outcomes, and regional reporting for the PAS Operations Manager and client stakeholders.
• Promote Zero Harm by embedding WHS and environmental obligations, coordinating incident responses, and monitoring corrective actions.
• Support financial forecasting, subcontractor performance, contract change proposals, variations, and business improvement opportunities.
• Build productive relationships with Defence, subcontractors, service partners, local authorities, and internal teams while supporting team capability and accountability.

Skills

Contract management

WHS leadership

Subcontractor management

Asset management

Security clearance

Education

Business / Facilities Management / Engineering

MBA desirable

Job description

Downer Group in Sydney is hiring a PAS Operations Support Manager to lead estate upkeep, land and aerodrome operations across NSW/ACT defence sites. The role requires coordinating performance, reporting to the PAS Operations Manager and ensuring WHS and environmental compliance.

You will manage subcontractors, forecast finances, and drive improvements while building strong relationships with Defence, service partners and local authorities.