Leading Hand Estate Upkeep - Fire

Downer; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Savings on retail purchases

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Leading Hand for Estate Upkeep Fire at RAAF Amberley, commencing February 2026. The candidate will oversee fire systems maintenance and emergency response coordination, requiring an Open Drivers Licence and the ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance. The role emphasizes a strong work ethic and a commitment to high-quality outcomes. Join a diverse team making significant contributions to Defence capability.

Qualifications

• Experience with fire systems minor maintenance and emergency response coordination.
• Current Open Drivers Licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Fire systems minor maintenance, emergency response coordination.
• Provide condition assessment and asset data validation on assets identified for maintenance and/or minor works.
• Ensure all work aligns with required standards and requirements.
• Support resolution of maintenance issues at lowest level possible.

Skills

Fire systems minor maintenance

Emergency response coordination

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Leading Hand Estate Upkeep - Fire role at Downer.

We are inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Amberley as a Leading Hand - Estate Upkeep Fire. Commencing February 2026, we’re looking for people from all backgrounds who 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 Youll Do

• Fire systems minor maintenance, emergency response coordination.
• Provide condition assessment and asset data validation on assets identified for maintenance and/or minor works.
• Ensure all work aligns with required standards and requirements.
• Support resolution of maintenance issues at lowest level possible.

What Youll Bring

• Experience with fire systems minor maintenance and emergency response coordination.
• Current Open Drivers Licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).

More than anything, youll 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 company with a long-standing history of supporting the Australian Defence Force.

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, there are real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, savings on retail purchases, car purchases, and 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 celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusion and belonging. We welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in our industry.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexible work, inclusive leadership, and equitable access to opportunity. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, please let us know.

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.