Estate Works & Development Manager

Downer Group; Nowra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Downer Group in Australia invites applications for an Estate Works & Development Manager based in Shoalhaven. The role covers design, development and delivery of minor projects, with oversight of safety, compliance and reporting to the PAS Regional Manager.

You will bring a Bachelor's in construction management, accreditation, and strong knowledge of building rules plus stakeholder engagement; role aligns with Defence requirements in a large public-private framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, building services.
• Building Works Supervision Accreditation with extensive works supervision experience.
• Construction experience, regulatory knowledge, stakeholder engagement.
• Strong working knowledge of Building rules and related technical compliance.
• Knowledge of commercial and legislative components of building works.

Responsibilities

• Input into the design, development and delivery of minor projects, including compliance with relevant authorities.
• Provide oversight of inspection, safety, and compliance to Australian standards and Defence requirements.
• Provide reporting and analytical support to the PAS Regional Manager.
• Provide technical input into design scopes and selection of specialist subcontractors.
• Provide delivery of specialist Estate knowledge and capability.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Construction experience

Building compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, building services

Building Works Supervision Accreditation

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 Shoalhaven, as an Estate Works & Development Manager. 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 - express your interest today.

What You'll Do

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

• Input into the design, development and delivery of minor projects, including compliance with relevant authorities.
• Provide oversight of inspection, safety, and compliance to Australian standards and Defence requirements.
• Provide reporting and analytical support to the PAS Regional Manager.
• Provide technical input into design scopes and selection of specialist subcontractors.
• Provide delivery of specialist Estate knowledge and capability.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, building services.
• Building Works Supervision Accreditation with extensive works supervision experience.
• Construction experience, regulatory knowledge, stakeholder engagement.
• Strong working knowledge of Building rules and related technical compliance.
• Knowledge of commercial and legislative components of building works.

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?

Downer plans, creates and sustains 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. 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.