Mechanical Fitter

Downer; Richmond; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings

Car purchase benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Downer is inviting applications for a permanent Mechanical Fitter at RAAF Richmond. The role supports the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract across NSW/ACT and QLD, delivering base and estate services.

You will undertake mechanical fitting, maintenance, and ensure equipment readiness with safety and compliance. Eligible applicants with post-trade experience and relevant certificates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Post-trade experience in mechanical fitting or maintenance services.
• Experience in preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.
• Confined Space Entry Certification and White Card (desirable).
• Current Open Driver's Licence.
• Ability to obtain and retain Defence Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical fitting, repairs, and minor machinery maintenance in support of base-specific PAS activities
• Ensure plant, equipment, and systems are maintained to required standards, providing responsive and preventative maintenance
• Apply trade expertise to maintain operational readiness, contributes to hazard and risk management, and supports a safe and compliant working environment

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance services

Preventative maintenance

Defence clearance eligibility

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

Confined Space Entry Certification

White Card

Open Driver's Licence

Defence Security Clearance (Eligible)

Job description

We're inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Richmond as a Mechanical Fitter.

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 Richmond as a Mechanical Fitter. 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.

What You'll Do

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

• Undertake mechanical fitting, repairs, and minor machinery maintenance in support of base-specific PAS activities
• Ensure plant, equipment, and systems are maintained to required standards, providing responsive and preventative maintenance
• Apply trade expertise to maintain operational readiness, contributes to hazard and risk management, and supports a safe and compliant working environment

What You'll Bring

• Post-trade experience in mechanical fitting or maintenance services
• Demonstrated experience in preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment
• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• Confined Space Entry Certification and White Card (desirable)
• Current Open Driver's Licence.
• Ability to obtain and retain Defence Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required)

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. 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.