Job Description

We currently have an opportunity for a National Programme Coordinator to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high performance Project team.Reporting to National Programme Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice that proactively manages and delivers to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 98 courts and 141 community correctional sites.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised National Programme Coordinator to support the successful delivery of projects across our client portfolio. This role is focused on coordinating and driving project activities from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships, supporting programme performance, and contributing to the overall success of our operations.

What You’ll Do

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

• Champion a Zero Harm culture, ensuring all activities meet strict health and safety standards

• Support the planning and management of a diverse project programme across client portfolios
• Assist Project Managers in scoping, estimating, coordinating, and delivering projects across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and facilities disciplines
• Take ownership of end-to-end project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to contract specifications
• Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to plan, schedule, and execute works, including documentation and procurement processes
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and value-driven service delivery
• Contribute to reporting, continuous improvement, and team success while supporting broader business objectives

This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Champion a strong Zero Harm health and safety culture

• Demonstrate foundational project delivery, scoping, and costing capabilities (graduate/entry level)

• Support programme coordination across multiple concurrent projects (bulk works experience advantageous)

• Bring relevant technical knowledge or qualifications (e.g. Project Management, Engineering, Electrical)

• Thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment with sound judgement and professionalism

• Show strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills to meet deadlines

• Communicate effectively and build positive working relationships as a collaborative team player

• Display initiative, ownership, and problem-solving ability, with a motivated, “can-do” and improvement-focused mindset

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

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

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.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

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.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, 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 this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 731880.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.