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 at RAAF Base - Richmond
as a Refrigeration/HVAC Technician. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
Commencing February 2026, 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.

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Perform scheduled, preventative and corrective maintenance on refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems.

• Carry out refrigerant handling in accordance with

  ARCTick
  licensing obligations

• Provide professional and timely responses to internal and external stakeholders

• Work collaboratively with other trades and subcontracts to support operational delivery