Team Leader

We currently have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high‑performance Project team. Reporting to Site Manager, you'll help deliver high‑quality outcomes that support our essential services. Downer holds a long‑term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. This involves the proactive management and delivery to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 100 courts and 157 community correctional sites. This contract underpins the provision of availability of facilities to support core Government services. This position is full‑time, guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week and will be responsible for asset maintenance, team leadership and delivering excellent customer service to our client. Prisons are sometimes challenging work environments, so you must be confident and able to conduct yourself professionally at all times. You will also understand the 24/7 nature of a prison site and be prepared to sometimes manage jobs and situations after hours. What You’ll Do Leadership of the team, both through guidance and leading by example to complete tasks. A “hands‑on” approach, and you will be required to assist in the site specific deliverables (i.e. you may be on the tools for part of each day). Promoting strong collaborative customer relationships with positive interactions and value‑adding activities. Support with solid technical solutions in the trades areas (electrical, air conditioning, mechanical, building and facilities assets spaces). Allocation of work to the correct trade resources. Qualifications and Attributes Relevant trades background and qualifications (i.e. electrical, building, plumbing HVAC). Minimum five years’ experience in a trade environment. Demonstrated experience in operational leadership of a multi‑trade service delivery team. Experience driving operational activities to ensure quality workmanship is achieved, jobs are completed to schedule and on time and rework is minimised. Ownership and commitment. Hold current, full driver’s licence – essential. A good level of computer skills as all work is completed using computers and tablets. Benefits and EEO 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. We 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. 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. Job Info Job Identification 733412 Job Category Services and Asset Management Delivery Posting Date 06/11/2026, 12:01 AM #J-18808-Ljbffr