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 Scherger as a Leading Hand - Land Management. 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:

• Providing basic supervision of grounds and garden maintenance teams ensuring upkeep of estates
• Supervise inspection, maintenance and upkeep of site grounds & gardens
• Ensure work delivered aligns with Gardens and Grounds requirements
• Use of Grounds and Gardens delivery and inspection plans

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III/IV in Horticulture. (desirable)
• Diploma in Landscape Management. (desirable)
• Grounds maintenance experience
• Horticulture expertise
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
• Current open driver’s licence.
• 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.

• Providing basic supervision of grounds and garden maintenance teams ensuring upkeep of estates
• Supervise inspection, maintenance and upkeep of site grounds & gardens
• Ensure work delivered aligns with Gardens and Grounds requirements
• Use of Grounds and Gardens delivery and inspection plans

• Grounds maintenance experience
• Horticulture expertise
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory)
• Current open driver’s licence
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

• Certificate III/IV in Horticulture. (desirable)
• Diploma in Landscape Management. (desirable)