Technical Manager Fire

Were 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.

Were inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at Brisbane Townsville Sydney Newcastle or Canberra as a Technical Manager Fire Services.This role performs a centralised function across states therefore internal candidates located anywhere in Queensland New South Wales or the Australian Capital Territory are eligible to committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to contribute.

Were looking for people from all backgrounds whether you bring Defence experience industry knowledge or transferable skills from other sectors.

If youre passionate about contributing to Defence capability and want to be part of a high-performing inclusive team express your interest today.

What Youll Do

This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:

• Manage inspection maintenance and operation of Fire Services in alignment with Australian standards Defence requirements and Fire Services Authority regulations.
• Lead the development configuration and governance of Fire Services systems and tools while maintaining delivery and inspection plans and subplans.
• Ensure data accuracy across systems monitor contract KPIs and provide technical input and analytical support for internal and client-facing performance reports.
• Develop specialist technical capability within the team foster a collaborative culture focused on quality and innovation and lead performance monitoring.
• Maintain technical relationships with Defence Directorates support subcontractor selection and ensure subcontractor work meets PAS and compliance standards.

What Youll Bring

• Minimum 5 years experience in fire systems inspection and maintenance with strong knowledge of fire services compliance asset management and technical standards.
• Skilled in CMMS configuration maintenance planning and performance data analysis with proficiency in computer-based systems for scheduling and reporting.
• Requires Certificate IV or higher in Fire Systems Inspection FPAA Accreditation QBCC Fire Protection Licence (QLD) and FPAS Accreditation (NSW/ACT) along with a White Card. Must be eligible to obtain and retain an AGSVA Security Clearance and a Defence Common Access Card with prior experience using Defence estate systems and performance frameworks.
• Demonstrated capability in team leadership stakeholder engagement contract governance systems thinking and performance analysis.

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.

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 (). 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

• 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.