Technical Manager - EOA

We’re proud to announce a major milestone for Downer. 

Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to deliver base and estate services across their two largest regions NSW/ACT and QLD. This is a significant milestone for our business and our enduring 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force. 

We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra as a Technical Services Manager Elec OA. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.  

Commencing January 2026, we’re looking for people from all backgrounds – whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors. 

If you’re passionate about contributing to Defence capability and want to be part of a high-performing, inclusive team – express your interest today. 

What You’Ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including: 

• Promote Downer’s Zero Harm practices and ensure all systems, procedures, and documentation comply with WHS, environmental, and Electrical Operating Authority requirements. 
• Manage electricity generation and transmission, oversee maintenance and safety standards, and proactively identify and mitigate risks in technical delivery 
• Track contract KPIs, provide analytical support, and ensure accurate, synchronized data across systems for internal and client-facing reports. 
• Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on quality and innovation, while developing technical capability and depth within the team. 
• Maintain technical relationships with Defence Directorates, support subcontractor issue resolution, and contribute to scope and selection of specialist subcontractors. 

What You’Ll Bring

• Extensive experience in electrical trade roles, including HV switching, maintenance planning, and strong knowledge of asset management and compliance frameworks.  
• Relevant electrical trade licences across NSW, ACT, and QLD, with desirable qualifications including a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering and mandatory site access credentials (e.g., White Card). 
• Must be eligible to obtain and retain Defence Security Clearance and have prior experience with Defence estate systems and performance frameworks 
• Proficiency in CMMS, maintenance scheduling systems, and performance data analysis, with a focus on data integrity and reporting. 
• Demonstrated skills in team leadership, stakeholder engagement, contract governance, and systems thinking to drive planning and performance outcomes. 

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.  

Downer 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). 

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. 

At 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.