Maintenance Planner

Downer; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to support maintenance delivery across Defence assets. This permanent role focuses on developing and optimising preventive, corrective and statutory maintenance schedules while coordinating with service delivery teams to align resources and minimise disruption.

You will hold a Certificate III in Engineering or a Trade Certificate, have strong planning experience in Defence or facilities management, and be proficient with

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering or Trade Certificate mandatory.
• Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling in Defence, FM or construction.
• Proficiency in CMMS and Defence systems (GEMS).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, asset registers and compliance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise preventive, corrective and statutory maintenance schedules.
• Prioritise and allocate work orders to meet contractual response times and asset lifecycle requirements.
• Coordinate with service delivery teams to align resource availability and minimise disruption.
• Ensure asset and maintenance data is accurate and aligned between Downer and Defence systems.
• Provide accurate planning reports and support collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Asset management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Engineering

Trade Certificate

Tools

CMMS

GEMS

Job description

We're inviting applications to join our workforce as an experienced Maintenance Planner in Brisbane, supporting maintenance delivery across Defence assets.

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 Brisbane as a Maintenance Planner. 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 -

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain and optimise preventive, corrective and statutory maintenance schedules.
• Prioritise and allocate work orders to meet contractual response times and asset lifecycle requirements.
• Coordinate with service delivery teams to align resource availability and minimise operational disruption.
• Ensure asset and maintenance data is accurate, complete and aligned between Downer and Defence systems.
• Provide accurate planning reports and support collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• Certificate III in Engineering or Trade Certificate (mandatory).
• Strong experience in a maintenance planning/scheduling role within Defence, facilities management or construction industries.
• Proficiency in CMMS and Defence systems (e.g., GEMS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high-level communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, asset registers and compliance schedules.

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

• 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.

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.