Property & Asset Services Manager at Downer Group

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilities Management, Asset Management, Contract Delivery, Financial Management, Budget Forecasting, Subcontractor Management, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Project Management, Compliance Reporting, Service Delivery Planning, Resource Management

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

We’re 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. We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce in Wagga Wagga, as a Property & Asset Services Manager. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds – whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors. If you’re passionate about contributing to Defence capability and want to be part of a high-performing, inclusive team – express your interest today. What You’ll Do This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including: * Lead delivery of PAS services across their Defence base/region (EU, LM, AO, TARM) * Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, KPIs and MIC/PMF reporting. * Implement service delivery plans, schedules and resourcing across base/region. * Manage budgets, forecasts and cost control for base/region. * Build and maintain strong relationships with Defence stakeholders at base and regional level. * Lead and support site teams including supervisors, schedulers, trades and subcontractors. What You’ll Bring * Diploma or degree in Facilities Management, Business, Asset Management or Project Management (mandatory) * Trade qualifications in building, mechanical, electrical or related fields (desirable) * White Card and site access credentials (desirable) * Ability to obtain and retain an AGSFA Security Clearance. * Extensive experience in facilities or asset management with leadership accountability. * Strong track record of contract delivery within Defence or comparable large-scale FM environments. * Financial management, forecasting and subcontractor management experience. More than anything, you’ll 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 (2024, 2025). 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 We’re 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 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. You 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. 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, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward. At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

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Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of Property and Asset Services across Defence bases, ensuring compliance with contractual KPIs and reporting. Manage budgets, forecasts, and site teams including supervisors and subcontractors to maintain critical infrastructure.