Leading Hand Estate Upkeep

Downer; Canungra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Savings on retail purchases

Employee Assistance Program for support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company in Canungra is seeking a Leading Hand – Estate Upkeep to join their team. In this role, you will manage an estate upkeep team focused on delivering maintenance services within Defence sites. The ideal candidate will have a general trade background, experience in leadership, and possess a QLD/NSW trade license. This position requires a strong work ethic, a commitment to high-quality outcomes, and the ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
• Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• QLD/NSW Trade licence for discipline.
• Current open driver’s licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Manage an Estate Upkeep team to conduct trades work delivering estate maintenance.
• Capture KPIs and work performance metrics.
• Ensure all work aligns with required standards and requirements.
• Identify and manage risks associated with works delivery.

Skills

General trade background

Leadership and maintenance supervision

Working knowledge of asset compliance

Positive attitude

Education

QLD/NSW Trade licence

Current open driver's licence

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 at Canungra – Kokoda Barracks as a Leading Hand – Estate Upkeep. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

What You’ll Do

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

• Managing an Estate Upkeep team to conduct trades work delivering estate maintenance within Defence sites
• Capture KPIs and Estate Upkeep work performance metrics
• Ensure all work aligns with required standards and requirements
• Identify and manage risks associated with works delivery

What You’ll Bring

• General trade background with leadership and maintenance supervision
• Working knowledge of asset compliance / management techniques
• QLD/NSW Trade licence for discipline
• Current open driver’s licence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory)

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.

• 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.

What You’ll Need to Apply

Please submit your application by following the link at the “Apply Now” button along with your CV and any applicable certificates and licenses.