ABOUT YOU

You bring problem-solving skills, and a track record of turning complex plans into on-time, high-quality project outcomes.

• Qualifications in Engineering, Construction, or Program Management (preferred). Additionally, you must possess experience delivering electrical utility projects.
• A background in program support, execution, and delivery
• Experience in the power or heavy industry sector preferred.

ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated, trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions connecting communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Apply today and energise your career with Downer. We look forward to hearing from you! For more information, please get in touch with Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner , at ryan.delon@downergroup.com .
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted .

Join Downer’s Power Projects team, where we lead the delivery of critical infrastructure in the energy sector. As a motivated Program Coordinator , you will support our National Substations and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) program. This position, based in our Keysborough office, presents a unique opportunity to take on a vital coordination role with a significant impact on our projects.
As part of the team, you will work closely with the Program Manager, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth planning, scheduling, and execution of critical Substation and BESS projects across Australia. Your responsibilities will include program controls, reporting, subcontractor management, budgeting, risk tracking, and quality assurance, all aimed at delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on time.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate program delivery by supporting planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and reporting for national Substation and BESS projects.
• Support cross-functional teams across Zero Harm, commercial, procurement, engineering, and operations to ensure alignment with program goals and compliance with Downer methodologies.
• Maintain and monitor project controls , including schedule updates, cost tracking, subcontractor management, and program variations, to support timely execution.
• Engage in stakeholder communication by liaising with clients, support functions, and operational staff to ensure project transparency and resolve issues proactively.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing to lessons learned, quality assurance, and program documentation control, supporting efficiency and compliance across deliverables.