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≈ $52k – $116k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Australia)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Downer Group is an Australian and New Zealand integrated services company headquartered in North Ryde, Sydney, delivering transport, road, rail, utilities, facilities, defence and engineering services to government and private customers. Founded in New Zealand in 1933 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and NZX, it employs more than 26,000 people, and this domain is its New Zealand site, with the national head office in Wiri, Auckland. Its group careers board hires road and civil operators, electricians, engineers and graduates, project managers, surveyors, defence program staff, technicians, cleaners and gardeners across Australia and New Zealand.

We currently have an opportunity for a Full-Time Security Guard. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery of efficient and timely security services that support the objectives of Downer at HQJOC.

Shift pattern

Lifestyle roster: 12-hour shifts, days and nights, 6pm - 6am & 6am - 6pm

5/4, 4/5, 5/5

What You’ll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope, the key responsibilities include:

  • Ensure risks are accurately identified, contained and countermeasures are put in place
  • Demonstrate a high level of people and relationship management, including ability to deal with people at all levels
  • Display loyalty, honesty, and reliability
  • Display a strong commitment to high safety, health, and environment workplace standard
  • Display good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal diplomatically and effectively customers and team members
  • Security License
  • NV1 Clearance highly regarded
  • Certificate ll in Security Operations
  • Good level of computer literacy particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience in the Defence security environment
  • Experience in security, police, or military
  • Possess a current ‘A’ Class manual transmission driver’s license
  • Possess a clear police record

What You’ll Bring (experience required)

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.

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.

How to Apply

Click "APPLY" and please include your up-to-date resume.

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