Job Description

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Carpenter to join our Hard FM team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. In this role, you will deliver high-quality carpentry and building maintenance services within a large, complex healthcare facility, ensuring safety, reliability and excellent service standards at all times.

This is a full-time opportunity, working 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Participation in an after-hours on-call roster may be required.

What you’ll do

• Deliver day-to-day carpentry and general building maintenance, including repairs to doors, trims, hardware, ceilings and FF&E.
• Complete preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive works and emergency repairs across the facility.
• Conduct inspections, condition assessments and assist with data collection and reporting.
• Prioritise and manage work orders to meet required timeframes and service standards.
• Maintain a safe, compliant and hazard-free workplace while collaborating with the wider maintenance team.

What you’ll bring

• Trade qualification in Carpentry and current White Card.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in carpentry and building maintenance (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, building regulations and industry standards.
• Experience using hand and power tools, ladders and Elevated Work Platforms.
• Reliable, organised and customer-focused with strong communication skills.
  

Why Downer?

At Downer Group, 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.

Working with us means your work truly matters. You’ll join a diverse team of over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, all contributing to essential services that support our communities.

What it means to belong at Downer

We offer:

• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.
• Real internal career pathways (with 30% of roles filled internally).
• Access to Perks@Downer – exclusive discounts on healthcare, retail, travel and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support for you and your family.
• A strong commitment to Zero Harm and a safe, inclusive workplace culture.

We’re proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, supporting flexibility, inclusive leadership and equitable opportunities for all.

We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities and lived experiences — including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability and neurodivergent individuals.

Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Potential matters — and so do you.

Please note: As part of our pre-employment process, successful candidates will be required to complete a medical assessment (including functional assessment and drug & alcohol screening), provide a National Police Clearance, qualification validation and reference checks.