Expression of Interest: Shape the Future of Forces Sustainment

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking expressions of interest for ICT sustainment roles within our Professional Services team, delivering complex defence and national security projects. Based in Canberra or Sydney, these positions require high-level security clearance and expertise across systems engineering, network administration, identity access management, logistics/supply chain, service desk, and cybersecurity.

Join a sovereign prime partner shaping Australia's defence future, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High-level security clearance required.
• Experience across ICT sustainment lifecycle.
• Ability to work in Canberra or Sydney-based teams.

Skills

Security clearance

Systems engineering

Network administration

Identity access management

Supply chain / logistics

Service desk

Cybersecurity

Job description

Expression of Interest: Shape the Future of Forces Sustainment

Downer Group

Reference #

736390

Negotiable

Closing Date

14/10/2026

Sector(s)

Construction/Facilities

Work type

Full Time

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future. Your focus will be in providing ICT services as part of an integrated team. Your expertise will be applied to ensuring sustainment activities are executed within customer satisfaction and performance parameters.

Where You'll Make an Impact

These opportunities are based in Canberra and Sydney.

Who We're Looking For

We are keen to connect with experienced professionals across the ICT sustainment lifecycle who possess a high-level security clearance, including:

• Engineering: Systems, End Point
• Network Administration
• Identity Access and management.
• Logistics & Commercial: Supply Chain/Warehouse
• Service Desk managers and analysts
• Cybersecurity team leads and analysts

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

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. 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.

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