WHAT WE OFFER

Casual Role: DIDO outage, located at Tarong Power Station near Kingaroy, QLD

Project Dates: Staggered start dates from mid-September, running approximately until mid-November 

Roster: Monday to Saturday, Days/Nights, 11-hour shifts 

Competitive Rate: EBA rates $66.84 p/hr (including 25% casual loading) + OT Penalties (from base rate)

Other Benefits: LAFHA or Accommodation provided to distant workers

THE OPPORTUNITY

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business has opportunities for casual Mechanical Fitters for the Tarong Power Station outage. Commencing mid-September 2025, Downer will be working on a Hitachi steam turbine supporting with four main areas of scope - Valves, Turbine, Generator and Auxiliaries. In this role, you’ll disassemble, inspect, and reassemble steam turbines and valves, work with auxiliary systems, interpret technical drawings, and ensure precise alignment and safety compliance.

ABOUT YOU

Site Proficient: Previous outage and project experience in the power generation or heavy industrial sector

Technical Skills: Proven experience working on steam turbines and valves, including inspection and measurement of critical components 

Team Oriented: Have an ability to work effectively within a team with well-developed communication skills

Workplace Safety: Committed to safety and wellbeing of yourself and your colleagues

Trade Qualified: Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, or equivelant

Hold Valid Tickets: Enter and work in confined spaces (RIIWHS202E) & Working at heights (RIIWHS204E) (within 2 years), Construction white card, Rights to work in Australia.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

ABOUT ENERGY & UTILITIES

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

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.