Fire Systems Technician

About the Company

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 Richmond as a Fire Systems Technician. 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.

About the Role

We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at RAAF Richmond as a Fire Systems Technician. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to corrective maintenance work orders and unplanned fire system faults within contract-specified response times
• Conduct root cause analysis and diagnosis using manuals, standards and asset history
• Perform rectification works including repairs or replacements of faulty fire system components
• Implement make safe or temporary repairs when required and escalate major component replacement
• Verify and test corrective maintenance works, ensuring compliance to standards and Defence policies

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection
• Fire Protection Accreditation (FPAA), QBCC Fire Protection Licence (QLD), or FPAS Accreditation (NSW)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
• Post-trade experience in fire systems fault diagnosis, corrective maintenance and repair
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis, fault finding and compliance testing to restore fire systems to operational condition
• Experience responding to unplanned or reactive work orders within required response times

Qualifications & Certifications

• Certificate III in Fire Systems Testing and Inspection
• Fire Protection Accreditation (FPAA), QBCC Fire Protection Licence (QLD), or FPAS Accreditation (NSW)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory)

About You / Requirements

• Post-trade experience in fire systems fault diagnosis, corrective maintenance and repair
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis, fault finding and compliance testing to restore fire systems to operational condition
• Experience responding to unplanned or reactive work orders within required response times

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. 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.

We’re a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, supporting flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work. If you need support or adjustments, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

How to Apply

• Please submit your application by following the link at the Apply Now button along with your CV and any applicable certificates and licenses.