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Job Title


Trade Assistant


Company : Downer


Location : Rockhampton, Queensland


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About UsAt 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.About The TeamSocial Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealands essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.Job DescriptionBe part of a high-performing team driving real results and leaving a legacyTake on meaningful work with opportunities to grow, lead, and make your markEnjoy career progression, great benefits, and a strong focus on safety and work/life balanceAdvertisementTrade AssistantWe are currently seeking expressions of interest for Trade Assistant to join our team providing maintenance services across our Defence bases in Central Queensland. Here you will play a key role in responding to corrective maintenance requirements where you''ll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.What Youll DoThis role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:Performing a variety of physical tasks such as lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, and using hand or power toolsSupport the wider contract delivery through escorting duties, assisting other services lines, and contributing to a safe, clean and well- maintained work environment.Identity and report environmental hazards, incidents or behaviours that may negatively impact the environment.What Youll BringAbility and willingness to support tradesmen (electricians, plumbers, carpenters) also ability to work alone carrying out scheduled and reactive maintenance on ADF facilities and equipment.Able to communicate effectively, work autonomously and willing to offer support and assistance to other trades and apprenticesAbility to work some overtime/weekend work as required and be on call for emergenciesMore than anything, youll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our client.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 DownerWere 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 youll 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.Please note: To be successful you must be an Australian Citizen. You will be required to undertake a National Police Check and medical assessment as a part of the selection process for this role.Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr