2,000+
in-house Defence security-cleared staff
Downer delivers a broad range of services across the full capability lifecycle including Base Services, Defence Major Projects, and Technical and Advisory Services.
As Australia and New Zealand’s largest sovereign Prime, with more than 80 years supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF), and over a decade working alongside the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), Downer works quietly behind the scenes to help enable critical defence capability.
As the leading integrated services company, Downer has a whole of Defence capability lifecycle offering and mindset, providing a broad range of services including the management of the Defence estate, program management of critical Defence infrastructure and base upgrades and ‘above the line’ professional services.
Our Sovereign Industrial Capability delivers to the needs of Defence, National Security organisations, major primes and other government agencies.
In addition to our extensive security-cleared workforce, Downer Defence champions and incubates the growth and success of Australian SMEs and First Nations businesses, working with over 900 Small and Medium Enterprises across our vast trans-Tasman footprint.
Recent programs
Veteran’s Scholarships
Proudly supporting the families of those who’ve served.
The Downer Defence Australian Veterans’ Family Scholarships have been established to support the children and grandchildren of Australian Veterans pursue a tertiary education.
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Women in Defence
We’re thrilled to spotlight some incredible female leaders within our Downer Defence team.
Leadership is about empowering others to succeed. At Downer, we’re committed to providing a platform for women to rise and lead.
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Darumbal Trainee Rangers
A highly successful and unique program training a new generation of capable and culturally informed Indigenous rangers at Defence’s Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
The training program is a partnership between Defence, Downer Defence, the Darumbal People Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, TAFE Queensland, and Ecosure.
Darumbal Trainee Ranger Program Story