Transport Operator FT Cairns Defence

ABOUT US 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services.

The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations.

Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory.

We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.

JOB DESCRIPTION Downer has an opportunity for a Full Time Transport Operator to join our team located in Cairns.

Monday – Thursday 6.30am – 3.00pm.

Friday 6.30am-1.00pm Some day-to-day duties will include but not limited to: Delivery of driver and vehicle services to support Defence Transport requirements & management of Defence fleet vehicles Washing & cleaning of both company and Defence vehicles Assisting with preparation of issue/receipt documentation on Defence loan pool vehicles Delivery and pick up of company/Defence vehicles to and from repair agencies/dealerships Drive courtesy buses/perform courtesy bus service duties ensuring a safe driving service to Defence and civilian customers Perform daily/monthly inspections of company vehicles ABOUT YOU Suitability for Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory) Must have a current LR (Light Rigid) Licence Must have or ability to obtain a Drivers Authority High level of understanding and commitment to Zero Harm in the Workplace ABOUT US Downer Group is 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.

Downer Defence is the lead contractor providing Estate Maintenance and Operation Services (EMOS) for the Department of Defence in Queensland and Southern New South Wales.

As lead contractor within the region, we deliver a suite of services to support Defence capability.