Estate Upkeep

We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We are hiring multiple Estate Upkeep (EU) Supervisors to support us in this contract. These are permanent full-time positions based at key sites across South Australia including Edinburgh, Keswick and Woomera.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training. Mentoring and leadership development programs may also be available.  

• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

You will lead and manage the EU function across the Base Security Areas (BSA). This role involves the oversight of both in-house teams and external contractors to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the estate are conducted to the highest standards. You will also ensure that service level agreement (SLA) requirements are understood and met, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Estate Upkeep function across the designated Base Security Areas.

• Managing and coordinating teams of in-house staff and external contractors.

• Issuing permits-to-work as required, ensuring compliance with safety and operational regulations.

• Conducting regular toolbox talks and pre-start meetings to ensure clear communication of daily tasks and safety protocols.

• Performing post-work quality inspections and audits to ensure maintenance work meets the required standards.

• Ensuring SLA requirements are both understood and met across the areas of responsibility.

• Maintaining accurate records and reports related to estate upkeep activities.

• Collaborating with the PAS Base Manager to develop and implement maintenance schedules and plans.

• Identifying and addressing any maintenance issues promptly and efficiently.

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Identifying areas for process improvement and work collaboratively with teams to implement best practices.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within estate upkeep or a similar environment.

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and experience in issuing permits-to-work.

• Experience in managing both in-house teams and external contractors.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Proficiency in using maintenance management systems and software.

• Relevant qualifications in facilities management, property maintenance, or a trade related field are highly desirable.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so please don't hesitate to apply

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email

If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.