Estate Appraisal & Asset Data Auditor

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail and car purchase savings

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Job summary

Downer is seeking an Estate Appraisal & Asset Data Auditor to join our permanent Sydney team. You will conduct estate condition assessments, verify asset data, and collaborate with internal teams and Defence stakeholders to ensure accurate information.

Ideal candidates will have a Certificate IV in Asset Management (or equivalent) and proven audit/data analysis experience; asbestos awareness and White Card are desirable. Downer provides support, training, and a strong inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in asset auditing, condition assessment, and data analysis.
• Diploma or higher in asset management planning is desirable.
• Asbestos awareness and White Card are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct estate condition assessments and asset data verification audits at Defence sites.
• Validate and maintain asset information in Defence estate systems (e.g., GEMS, DEIS, WMS).
• Engage with internal teams, subcontractors, and Defence stakeholders for data accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and submit appraisal reports and support audits.
• Promote Downer's WHS and environmental compliance.

Skills

Asset auditing

Condition assessment

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Asset Management or equivalent

Diploma of Asset Management Planning (desirable)

Tools

GEMS

DEIS

WMS

Job description

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. 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 in Sydney as an Estate Appraisal & Asset Data Auditor. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

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.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Conducting estate condition assessments and asset data verification audits at Defence sites.
• Validating and maintaining asset information in Defence estate systems (e.g., GEMS, DEIS, WMS).
• Engaging with internal teams, subcontractors, and Defence stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Preparing and submitting appraisal reports, supporting audits, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promoting Downer's Zero Harm values and ensuring all activities comply with WHS and environmental legislation.

What You'll Bring

• Certificate IV in Asset Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in asset auditing, condition assessment, and data analysis.
• Diploma of Asset Management Planning, construction, engineering, or facilities management qualification (desirable).
• Asbestos Awareness, White Card, and site access credentials (desirable).

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@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

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'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. 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 neurodivergent individuals.

Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from 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.