Downer Defence

Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture

Proudly supporting Defence for over 80 years.

Regional Australia is the heartland of Downer’s 26,000 strong workforce, and there are a world of exciting new job opportunities in the Riverina today.

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From coast to coast, Downer is embedded in community with a vast family of employees who take great pride in providing critical integrated services that keep Australia running.

Our 26,000+ employees are spread across metropolitan and regional Australia and New Zealand and if it’s a country quality of life you’re searching for, there is no better place than Downer for career opportunity. We have a supportive and inclusive culture and meaningful projects that are enabling communities to thrive.

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture.

The Riverina Redevelopment is a 50/50 joint venture between Downer and CPB Contractors to undertake major upgrades and replacement of existing infrastructure and facilities to support Defence capability for the next 30 years.

The project consists of a program of works across three Department of Defence establishments including:

• Albury Wodonga Military Area
• Blamey Barracks (Kapooka)
• RAAF Base Wagga.

 

The capital investment of $1.8b incorporates a variety of elements, including:

• Construction of new messing and living in accommodation
• Construction of new training facilities
• Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings
• Remedial works and upgrades to infrastructure services.

Learn more about this project.

 

We have exciting opportunities in:

• Administration & Commercial
• Engineering & Construction
• Quality & Completions
• Health & Safety.

Roles open now.

We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce with a variety of opportunities available for management roles. We’re looking for professionals from all backgrounds – whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors.

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This is an exciting opportunity to work on a long-term contract, and as one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest employers across a diverse range of sectors, a career at Downer can lead you anywhere!

• Training and development to support your career
• Internally mobility options across the Downer Group business
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Create your own Downer Defence story.

Whether you’re looking for a change of scenery, seeking a role with purpose, or just ready for a stable rewarding career, hear from some of our people and Service Delivery Partners why working with Downer has become an important part of their story.

Learn more about Downer’s Australian Defence stories.