Technical Authority Lead

We currently have an opportunity for a Technical AuthorityLead to join our Commercial and Riskteam and play a key role in play a key role in protecting our licence to operate by strengthening technical risk compliance and capability across a complex national portfolio.

Reporting to Head of Risk & Assuranceyoull provide independent oversight and ensure technical standards competency frameworks and licensing obligations are met across the business.

What Youll Do

This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:

• Provide independent assurance over technical compliance risk and licensing activities

• Lead corporate licensing strategy including oversight of statutory nominees and obligations

• Design and implement Technical Authority frameworks assurance tools and maturity models

• Build and uplift capability through competency frameworks and mentoring

• Partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen risk visibility and support licence to operate

What Youll Bring

• Extensive experience in facilities management or related sectors

• Deep knowledge of ANZ regulations standards and licensing requirements

• Proven leadership experience in complex multi-stakeholder environments

• Strong background in risk & assurance technical governance and compliance

• Relevant engineering qualification (Bachelors or Masters) or equivalent experience

More than anything youll 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

Were 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.

• : 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 26000 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.

Were 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 doesnt align perfectly with this role wed 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 were here to help you put your best foot forward.