Senior Technical Authority: Governance & Compliance

Downer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Technical Authority to lead governance, assurance and technical compliance across Australia’s Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services portfolio. You will set standards, oversee licensing and competency, and ensure work is delivered safely and compliantly by qualified personnel.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive capability development, manage risk, and navigate regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in facilities management, infrastructure, property, or related industry.
• Expertise in licensing, permitting, technical compliance and regulatory governance.
• Strong leadership in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, assurance and compliance across the portfolio.
• Establish and maintain licensing frameworks and competency requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage technical and regulatory risks.
• Drive capability development and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen compliance and resilience.

Skills

Technical governance

Licensing

Regulatory governance

Risk & assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project management

Engineering degree

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Downer is seeking a Technical Authority to lead governance, assurance and technical compliance across Australia’s Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services portfolio. You will set standards, oversee licensing and competency, and ensure work is delivered safely and compliantly by qualified personnel.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive capability development, manage risk, and navigate regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.