Leading Hand Estate Upkeep - Fire

Downer; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 57,280 - 81,581; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Savings on retail purchases

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading Australian infrastructure services company is seeking a Leading Hand - Estate Upkeep Fire in Newcastle. This full-time role involves fire systems maintenance and emergency response coordination. Candidates should have the ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance and bring a strong work ethic. The company values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Experience with fire systems minor maintenance and emergency response coordination.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Fire systems minor maintenance and emergency response coordination.
• Condition assessment and asset data validation.
• Ensure compliance with required standards and requirements.

Skills

Fire systems minor maintenance

Emergency response coordination

Current Open Drivers Licence

NSW FPAS Accreditation

Job description

Downer Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

This range is provided by Downer. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$50.40/hr - A$50.40/hr

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 RAAF Williamtown as a Leading Hand - Estate Upkeep Fire. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Commencing February 2026, we're looking for people from all backgrounds - whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors.

What You'll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• 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 You'll Bring

• Experience with fire systems minor maintenance and emergency response coordination
• Current Open Drivers Licence
• NSW FPAS Accreditation.
• 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, 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.

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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries: Specialty Trade Contractors