The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture is a 50/50 joint venture between CPB Contractors and Downer to undertake major upgrades and replacement of existing infrastructure and facilities to support Defence capability for the next 30 years.
The proposed project consists of a program of works across three Department of Defence establishments including:
- Albury Wodonga Military Area (including North, South & East Bandiana, Latchford Barracks, Wirlinga)
- Blamey Barracks (Kapooka)
- RAAF Base Wagga
The proposed capital investment of $2 billion will incorporate a variety of elements including:
- Construction of new messing and living in accommodation
- Construction of new training facilities
- Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings
Remedial works and upgrades to infrastructure services
To review all Downer opportunities on the Riverina Deployment Joint Venture (RRJV) please visit the website: Downer in the NSW Riverina - Downer Group Australia
The opportunity
We currently have an opportunity for Site Administrator to provide administrative support to the project team, helping ensure the smooth day to day operation of site activities across the Riverina Redevelopment Program. You’ll play a key role in documentation control, cost processing, and stakeholder coordination on a major Defence project. This permanent opportunity will be supported to undertake a traineeship (Procurement/Contracting or Business Administration), with a pathway toward a junior Commercial role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
What you’ll do
Provide day to day administrative support to the project and site teams.
Manage correspondence, documentation, filing, and records in line with project procedures.
Raise purchase orders, process supplier dockets, and assist with invoice matching.
Support end of month processes, cost tracking, and reporting requirements.
Liaise with contractors, suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders to support site operations.
RRJV is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role is based at Blamey Barracks Kapooka, Wagga Wagga. Applicants must be Australian citizen and willing to obtain a security clearance.
Spotless Management Services Pty Ltd (a Downer Company) is delivering the works as part of a joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd. Accordingly we will share your Personal Information, to the extent necessary, for the purpose of recruitment for the joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd who are required to handle that information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
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.
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.
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