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 first to fourth year apprentices to join our permanent workforce at Various Defence Locations in a Preventative Maintenance Apprenticeship role. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

We are 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.

Locations and trade type that may be of interest to interested Apprentices:

• Plumber - HMAS Kuttabul

What You’ll Do

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

• Conducting risk assessments associated with every task, hazard identification and implementing controls to ensure a zero-harm approach to preventative maintenance
• Adherence to maintenance activities defined under the Defence Service Definition Table and associated maintenance schedule. Including inspections, testing, adjustments, cleaning and minor replacements such as filters.
• Conducting activities on a defined cycle including, weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or annual tasks based on asset class and risk.
• Carrying out standardised tasks that are repeatable to ensure consistency, with works to be conducted by appropriately qualified and licenced trades.
• Preventative Maintenance inspections are intended to identify wear, deterioration, or potential failure points requiring remediation.

What You’ll Bring

• White Card
• First Aid, CPR/LVR
• Drivers licence
• Must be an Australian Citizen to work on Australian Defence Sites
• Baseline Clearance or higher – would be highly advantageous

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).

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.

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.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

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.

What You'll Need to Apply

Please submit your application by following the link at the Apply Now button along with your CV and any applicable certificates and licenses.