- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Open to entry-level applicants from any background, including people with Defence experience, industry experience, or transferable skills from other fields. Australian citizenship is required to obtain the necessary Defence security clearance.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Downer is seeking expressions of interest for entry-level Groundsperson positions at Greenbank Training Area. This is a permanent full-time opportunity for people who enjoy outdoor work and want to build a career while learning practical new skills.
The team is focused on creating a respectful, inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can contribute. Applicants with Defence experience, related industry experience, or transferable skills from other sectors are all encouraged to apply.
What you will do
- Carry out general care, upkeep, and maintenance of site grounds and garden areas.
- Recognise potential risks connected to grounds maintenance and help manage them safely.
- Receive training to operate grounds equipment such as ride-on mowers, whipper snippers, and similar tools.
What you need
- A current open driver’s licence.
- Eligibility to gain and maintain a Defence security clearance, which requires Australian citizenship.
- A solid work ethic, a positive attitude, and a focus on delivering reliable, high-quality results.
Why join Downer
Downer delivers base and estate services under the Property and Asset Services contract across NSW/ACT and Queensland, building on an 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force. The business is sovereign-owned and ASX-listed, and its Base and Estate Management team supports the ADF and NZDF with integrated service solutions.
Belonging, growth, and support
- Training and development to help broaden your career path.
- Internal progression opportunities, with around 30% of vacancies filled from within.
- Access to Perks@Downer, including healthcare discounts, retail savings, car purchase offers, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support for you and your family.
Downer values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. Applications are especially encouraged from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent people. Flexible work support and recruitment adjustments are available if needed.
How to apply
Submit your CV along with any relevant certificates and licences through the application process provided.