Mechanical Fitter

Downer; Townsville City; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings on purchases

Car purchase discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Downer Group is inviting applications for a permanent Mechanical Fitter based at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. The role focuses on mechanical fitting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to support base PAS activities in a Defence context.

You will ensure equipment is kept to high standards, contribute to safety and risk management, and work within a progressive team that values inclusion and professional growth within Australia’s defence sector.

Qualifications

• Post-trade experience in mechanical fitting or maintenance services.
• Experience in preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Ability to obtain and retain Defence Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

Responsabilités

• 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, contribute to hazard and risk management, and support a safe and compliant working environment.

Connaissances

Mechanical Fitting

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Formation

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Outils

Confined Space Entry Certification

White Card

Driver's Licence

Description du poste

We're inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville as a Mechanical Fitter.

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 Lavarack Barracks, Townsville 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.
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 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

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

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)

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. If it feels like the right fit.

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.