Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to deliver base and estate services across their two largest regions NSW/ACT and QLD. This is a significant milestone for our business and our enduring 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force.
We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at Lavarack Barrack, Townsville as a Water Treatment Operator. 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 and want to be part of a high-performing, inclusive team – express your interest today.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of small water treatment plants located within a single Defence base
- Plant operation, monitoring and reporting of water quality, basic maintenance
- Conduct routine inspections, sampling and testing of water quality
- Adjust chemical dosing and treatment processes under supervision
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on plant equipment
- Report equipment faults or failures to the Leading Hand
What You’ll Bring
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
- Chemical Handling Certification (desirable)
- Experience in water treatment plant operations or related field
- Experience in chemical handling and dosing in a plant environment
- QLD Water Operator Licence (QLD), or NSW Water Operator Certification (NSW)
- Confined Space and Working at Heights qualifications and White Card (desirable)
- Current Open Driver’s Licence.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
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.
Downer is a sovereign-owned, ASX-listed Australian company and proud recipient of the Estate & Infrastructure Business of the Year (2025) and Prime Contractor of the Year for two consecutive years (2024, 2025). With over 80 years of support to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), our Base and Estate Management team delivers innovative solutions and integrated services to both the ADF and New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).