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
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer has been appointed as the asset manager and maintenance contractor for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) contract, with the contract delivery already commenced in 2024. We are seeking a Zero Harm Business Partner to play a critical role in ensuring the operational and mobilisation phases of the MFAT contract meet all statutory and contractual compliance requirements. This position involves providing technical support, documentation, systems, coaching, and mentoring to both operations and mobilisation teams, with a focus on integrating health, safety, environmental (Zero Harm), and compliance activities throughout the contract lifecycle.
The role requires embedding the Downer Standard and contractual requirements, ensuring zero harm practices are followed, and managing the quality management framework to ensure compliance with company and statutory obligations. Responsibilities also include incident investigations and monitoring compliance with both internal and external requirements. Success in this position will be measured by the effective ownership of Zero Harm across all levels of the operations team, ensuring the implementation of best practices to improve operational efficiency and culture, with a particular focus on the Pacific region and working with local contractors to address cultural and language challenges.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
- Minimum 3 years of in-contract experience in compliance management and implementing systems to support operational needs, with practical application of HSE processes.
- Experience in managing contracts or contract KPIs within a facilities maintenance environment.
- Formal qualification in an HSE discipline to at least NZQA Level 4, or willingness to achieve this qualification within a set timeframe.
- Understanding and experience in GHG emissions accounting (Scope 1, 2, and 3) and reporting.
- “Train the Trainer” qualification (desirable) or at least 2 years of experience delivering in-house training to operational teams and line management.
- Ability to influence HSE practices during planning and implementation stages, aiming to create a zero harm culture and effective rehabilitation under the ACC Partnership Programme.
- Proven track record in driving a ‘just culture’, strong coaching and mentoring skills, excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving abilities, and high emotional intelligence.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Progression and development programs on offer
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site - https://www.downergroup.com/facilities-management
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 716585.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
