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This is a significant milestone for our business and our enduring 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force.\nWe’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce primarily based at Kapooka as a Range Operator. There will be occasional travel to a nearby base when needed for range assistance and first fire response. Vehicles will be provided for this travel.\nWe’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.\nWe’re looking for people from all backgrounds - whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors.\nIf you’re passionate about contributing to Defence capability and want to be part of a high-performing, inclusive team - express your interest today.\nWhat You’ll Do\nThis role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:\nSupport the Range Supervisor, by providing basic maintenance and operation of range facilities as well as ensuring site security, ensuring compliance with range standing orders and safety procedures\n\nGrounds maintenance and first fire response\n\nConduct basic inspections, maintenance and upkeep of Training Areas and Ranges\n\nProvide inspections, safety and compliance to relevant standards\n\nDelivery of specialist Training Area and Range performance\n\nProvide input into reporting to support the Range Supervisor\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\nKnowledge or experience with facilities maintenance, minor repairs, caretaker responsibilities\n\nAn interest in grounds work and maintenance including lawn care, gardening, trimming, storm clean ups etc\n\nRange Induction Course. (desirable)\n\nMedium Rigid Truck Licence. (desirable)\n\nCurrent Open Driver’s Licence\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).\n\nIt will be a requirement of the role to complete relevant Public Safety Training Package units\n\nMore than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.\nWhy Downer?\nAt 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.\nDowner 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).\nWhat It Means to Belong at Downer\nWe’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:\nTraining and development to support and diversify your career.\n\nWith 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.\n\nPerks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.\n\nYou 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.\nWe know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.\nWe’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. 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