Team Member

Downer; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Development

Gas qualifications

Career progression

Safe work culture

Job summary

Downer is hiring a Team Member to join the Energy & Utilities team in Cairns. This full-time role focuses on outdoor work, operating specialised equipment and supporting essential gas network maintenance and emergency response across Queensland.

You will work with experienced leaders to deliver maintenance, construction and repair tasks, while ensuring safety and high-quality service to communities. A White Card and willingness to undertake industry training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in utilities, civil construction, gas operations, plumbing, maintenance or similar field-based industries.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• White Card and ability to work in field-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintenance, repair, excavation, reinstatement and meter works across gas network assets.
• Operating and maintaining vehicles, plant, tools and specialised equipment.
• Supporting emergency response and make-safe activities when required.
• Setting up traffic management and maintaining safe work sites.
• Reading plans, maps and work instructions to support field operations.
• Completing job records, timesheets, photographs and close-out documentation accurately.
• Providing professional customer service when interacting with customers, property owners and stakeholders.

Skills

Safety-focused

Team player

Communication

Customer service

Reading plans

Education

Certificate II in Gas Operations

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Plant equipment

Job description

Full-time permanent role based in Cairns. Work outdoors, operate specialised equipment and support essential gas network services.

Join Downer's Energy & Utilities team and play a hands-on role maintaining and supporting critical gas network infrastructure across Queensland.

As a Team Member based in Cairns, you'll work alongside experienced Team Leaders and Supervisors to deliver essential maintenance, construction, repair and emergency response services across public and embedded gas networks.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, being part of a close-knit crew and contributing to the reliable delivery of essential services to communities. Whether you already have experience in utilities, civil construction, gas, plumbing or maintenance, or you're looking to develop a long-term career in the industry, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with maintenance, repair, excavation, reinstatement and meter works across gas network assets.
• Operating and maintaining vehicles, plant, tools and specialised equipment.
• Supporting emergency response and make-safe activities when required.
• Setting up traffic management and maintaining safe work sites.
• Reading plans, maps and work instructions to support field operations.
• Completing job records, timesheets, photographs and close-out documentation accurately.
• Providing professional customer service when interacting with customers, property owners and stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking reliable, safety-focused team players who enjoy practical, hands-on work and are committed to delivering quality outcomes.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in utilities, civil construction, gas operations, plumbing, maintenance or similar field-based industries.
• A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• A White Card and the ability to work in a field-based environment.
• A manual driver's licence (desirable).
• Certificate II in Gas Operations, or willingness to undertake industry training and development.
• The ability to follow instructions, learn new skills and work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, plant or construction equipment (desirable).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

What We Offer

• Secure, long-term opportunities within a leading infrastructure services business.
• Comprehensive training and development pathways to build technical and operational capabilities.
• Opportunities to gain industry-recognised gas qualifications and competencies.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Variety in your work, with opportunities to support maintenance, construction and emergency response activities.
• Competitive Enterprise Agreement conditions and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to essential services that keep communities connected.

About Energy & Utilities

Down'ers Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.

We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

Applications from Recruitment Agencies

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Applications submitted through unsolicited channels will not be considered, and no fee will be payable unless agreed to in writing by Downer prior to candidate submission.