Transport Operator - FT - Cairns Defence

We currently have an opportunity for a Full Time Transport Operator. Join our Base and Estate Management team and play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of Transport services to Defence. Reporting to the Transport Supervisor youll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services. Monday-Thursday 6.30am-3.00pm. Friday 6.30am-1.00pm. $28.78 per hour.

What Youll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:

• Delivery of driver and vehicle services to support Defence Transport requirements & management of Defence fleet vehicles

• Washing & cleaning of both company and Defence vehicles

• Assisting with preparation of issue/receipt documentation on Defence loan pool vehicles

• Delivery and pick up of company/Defence vehicles to and from repair agencies/dealerships

• Drive courtesy buses/perform courtesy bus service duties ensuring a safe driving service to Defence and civilian customers

What Youll Bring (experience required)

• Must have a current LR (Light Rigid) Licence

• Must have or ability to obtain a Drivers Authority

• High level of understanding and commitment to Zero Harm in the Workplace

• Suitability for Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory)

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 Defence is the lead contractor providing Estate Maintenance and Operation Services (EMOS) for the Department of Defence in Queensland and Southern New South Wales. As lead contractor within the region we deliver a suite of services to support Defence capability.

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 findreal 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 Mori 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.

How to Apply
Click APPLY and please include your up-to-date resume relevant licences/Drivers Authority/qualifications and proof of Australian Citizenship.

Note A Pre Employment Medical National Police Check Reference Checks VEVO Check and employment verification will be undertaken.