Job Description

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for plumbers to join our team providing maintenance services at our Defence bases in Townsville. Here you will play a key role in responding to corrective maintenance requirements whereyou'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Perform reactive maintenance to the various asset buildings
• Prioritise and manage workloads to complete tasks efficiently within required deadlines
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with team members and respond effectively to customer needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Trade qualified and licenced plumber with a solid background in the commercial environment and facilities maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Be qualified to sign off on statutory requirements such as TMV and Backflows.
• Gas license preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively, work autonomously and willing to offer support and assistance to other trades and apprentices
• Ability to work some overtime/weekend work as required and be on call for emergencies
• Currently licenced or willing to complete training for confined spaces, working at height, EWP

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our client.

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.

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.

Please note: To be successful you must be able to gain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship mandatory). You will be required to undertake a National Police Check and medical assessment as a part of the selection process for this role.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.