Carpenter

3w3 weeks ago

Downer

AU · Full-time · A$85,000 – A$115,000

About this role

Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services contract to deliver base and estate services across NSW/ACT and QLD regions. This marks a significant milestone in our 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force. We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at HMAS Albatross - Nowra as a Carpenter.

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, express your interest today.

This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities in carpentry, fitting, and minor maintenance works at a single Defence base. You’ll perform carpentry, joinery, and basic building works including repairs, installation, and maintenance of structures and fixtures. Deliver both preventative and responsive works in accordance with statutory, contractual, and safety requirements.

Join a high-performing, inclusive team delivering innovative solutions and integrated services to the Australian Defence Force. Downer is a sovereign-owned, ASX-listed Australian company proud recipient of the Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year for two consecutive years (2024, 2025).

Requirements

Certificate III in Carpentry
Post-trade experience in carpentry and/or mechanical fitting within a facilities maintenance environment
Working at Heights qualification (desirable)
Demonstrated experience in preventative and corrective maintenance of building structures, fixtures and mechanical plant / equipment
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent mechanical fitting qualification (desirable)
Current Open Driver’s Licence
Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory)

Responsibilities

Undertake carpentry, fitting, and minor maintenance works at a single Defence base, ensuring buildings, structures, plant and equipment are maintained to required standards
Perform carpentry, joinery and basic building works including repairs, installation and maintenance of structures and fixtures
Deliver both preventative and responsive works in accordance with statutory, contractual and safety requirements, applying trade expertise across carpentry, and general facility upkeep
Ensure a safe working environment for all stakeholders including colleagues, customers, and the general public

Benefits

Join a high-performing, inclusive team
Contribute to Defence capability through enduring 80+ year relationship with Australian Defence Force
Work for sovereign-owned, ASX-listed Australian company
Part of award-winning business: Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025)
Prime Contractor of the Year for two consecutive years (2024, 2025)