Groundsperson - Townsville

We are seeking self-motivated and reliable **Groundspeople **to join our team at the Lavarack Barracks.

**Free parking, uniforms, PPE and land maintenance equipment are supplied.**

**Family friendly roster: 6.00 to 2.30 Mon - Thurs, 6.00 to 12.30 Fri**

**These positions do not require any experience, you come with a willingness to learn and be part of an outstanding team**

**What’s in it for you**:

- On the job training and upskilling
- Above award pay rates and yearly increases
- Work in an essential service industry
- Access to other Downer internal opportunities

**Your day to day activities**:
- Mowing
- Brush cutting
- Edging
- Pruning
- General gardening
- Green waste clearing and removal
- Weed, Pest & Disease control

**What you’ll bring**:

- A “Can do” attitude and a willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Genuine passion for excellent customer service
- Suitability for Defence security clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory)
- Unrestricted Drivers Licence

**Who are we**:
Downer Group employs approximately 50,000 people across more than 300 sites, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities and we are the leading provider of integrated services.

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.