Jobs at Downer Group

Design, implement, and support secure, scalable Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices. Build landing zones, networks, identity integrations, and CI/CD pipelines; automate deployments and testing; provide L2/L3 production support, incident response, and root cause analysis while ensuring governance and security compliance.

Manage administration and commercial governance of project subcontracts, including developing subcontract management plans, negotiating claims and variations, ensuring compliance, advising on commercial strategy, and providing leadership and guidance to procurement and project teams.

Perform on-foot and vehicle-assisted meter reads at residential, commercial and industrial sites; update readings, report field conditions, and occasionally assist with surveys or inspections. Work outdoors in all weather, follow schedules and safety procedures, and provide friendly customer service.

Lead planning, design and construction delivery of HV transmission line and substation projects up to $500M. Manage project delivery, cost, schedule, safety and quality; review designs, environmental and community planning; oversee forecasts, corrective actions, client relationships and team performance to meet commercial and Zero Harm objectives.

Lead end-to-end delivery of a Wage Type Review project, establishing governance, managing risks, coordinating remediation across payroll and HR systems, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legislative, tax and industrial requirements.

Provide independent technical assurance over compliance, risk and licensing across a national facilities portfolio. Lead licensing strategy, design Technical Authority frameworks and maturity models, uplift capability via competency frameworks and mentoring, and partner with senior stakeholders to protect the organisation's licence to operate.

Develop and execute social and local procurement strategies for a major NSW construction project. Engage local suppliers, SMEs, social enterprises and Indigenous businesses; embed social value in tendering and contracts; coordinate supplier events; use ICN Gateway for sourcing; track, analyse and report performance against participation targets; ensure compliance with client and government frameworks.

Write, edit and manage non-priced schedules and submission returnables for Expressions of Interest and tenders in Water, Power or Energy & Industrial sectors. Coordinate with bid managers and SMEs, ensure compliance with bidding requirements, produce large volumes of content, and support Submissions Managers by owning sections or returnables on medium and large bids.

Supervise ITS and traffic signal maintenance teams and subcontractors, plan and schedule day-to-day site works and bookings, ensure quality outputs and safety compliance, provide technical leadership and training to apprentices, and coordinate with contractors to meet project timelines.

Support the Executive General Manager in strategy, business development and bid activity across Australia and New Zealand. Conduct research, coordinate responses, meetings and governance, assist project delivery, and contribute to pipeline reporting and strategic planning.

Deliver and maintain test cases for SAP HR payroll systems across Australia and New Zealand. Execute test scripts, record defects, support UAT sign-off, and report progress. Collaborate with HR, IR, IT and vendors to ensure accurate payroll outcomes for IIA and Enterprise Agreement changes and support fixes, and drive continuous improvement in testing practices.

Perform mechanical fitting, repairs and preventative/corrective maintenance of plant and equipment to support base estate services at Randwick Barracks. Maintain operational readiness, apply trade expertise to ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to hazard and risk management within a Defence environment.

Lead and supervise ITS and traffic-signal maintenance crews and subcontractors; schedule and manage site works, bookings and quality control; provide technical guidance to apprentices and direct reports; enforce safety (Zero Harm) and ensure compliance with specifications and project timelines.

Perform on-site meter readings at residential, commercial and industrial locations, update readings, report field conditions, and support occasional surveys or inspections. Must follow schedules, work outdoors in all weather, walk long distances, and deliver safe, reliable, customer-friendly service. Paid training provided.

Lead delivery of brownfield transmission projects (upgrades, cut-ins, augmentations). Manage safety, cost, schedule, quality, subcontractors, procurement, risk, change, and commercial matters. Coordinate cross-functional teams, maintain client relationships, and ensure compliance while spending time in office and on-site.

Install water meters on a major project with per-meter pay. No prior water-metering experience required; training provided. Work locally across Sydney suburbs, bring a secure vehicle, wear PPE, and hold required accreditations and insurances.

Manage upstream commercial activities for power projects, administering head contracts, preparing and negotiating claims and variations, ensuring contract compliance across functions, and providing commercial advice to inform project decisions and strategies.

Lead and coach site and project engineers across high-voltage transmission, substations, and BESS projects. Manage resource allocation, provide technical and quality support for projects and bids, build client-focused teams, and promote Zero Harm and safe, high-quality delivery.

Drive process improvements and build automated, insight-driven solutions to improve quality, assurance, and compliance. Convert manual data collection and reporting to automated dashboards and workflows using AI, Power BI, Power Platform, and RPA. Partner with operational stakeholders to translate needs into practical technology-enabled improvements and support continuous improvement across the business unit.

Lead and manage an internal recruitment team delivering sourcing and recruitment services for technicians, trades and professionals; partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, allocate workload, support workforce planning and lead RTS talent initiatives such as graduate programs and apprenticeships.