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Leading Hand Grounds & Gardens RAAF Base RichmondLocation: Downer, Richmond, New South Wales, Australia.We are inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Base Richmond as a Leading Hand Grounds & Gardens. Commencing February 2026, we seek people from all backgroundswhether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectorsto join a highperforming, inclusive team and contribute to Defence capability.What You''ll DoProvide basic supervision of grounds and garden maintenance teams, ensuring upkeep of estates.Supervise inspection, maintenance and upkeep of site grounds & gardens.Ensure work delivered aligns with Gardens and Grounds requirements.Use Grounds and Gardens delivery and inspection plans.What You''ll BringCertificate III/IV in Horticulture (desirable).Diploma in Landscape Management (desirable).Grounds maintenance experience.Horticulture expertise.Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory).Current open driver''s licence.More than anything, you''ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering highquality 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 sovereignowned, ASXlisted 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).What It Means to Belong at DownerWe offer training and development to support and diversify your career.30 % of vacancies are filled internally, providing real opportunities to advance your career.Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, 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 actively celebrate diversity and invite applicants from 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, Mori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. If it feels like the right fit, apply potential counts, and so do you.We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and 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 ApplyPlease submit your application by following the link at the Apply Now button along with your CV and any applicable certificates and licences.Seniority level: MidSenior levelEmployment type: FulltimeJob function: OtherIndustries: Facilities ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Downer by 2.#J-18808-Ljbffr