JOB DETAILS

Peggy - Eraring

CompanyDowner
LocationAustralia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 29, 2026
About The Company
Enabling communities to thrive. It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster. Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
About the Role

What We Offer

  • Casual Position
  • Roster: 6:1
  • Commencing Late August – Mid October 2026
  • Day and Night Shifts Available
  • Competitive Rate: EBA rates + 25% Casual Loading + Penalties 
  • Convenient Location: Working at Eraring Power Station, Lake Macquarie, NSW.
  • Supportive Environment: Tight-knit team environment within a workplace that focuses on Zero Harm 

 

The Opportunity

Our Energy & Utilities business has the opportunity for Peggy to work shutdown team based at Eraring Power Station. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting maintenance activities by maintaining safe work areas, assisting trades and operational personnel, and ensuring housekeeping standards are upheld throughout the shutdown period.

 

About You 

  • Previous experience working as a Peggy within a heavy industry, mining, power generation, construction, or shutdown environment
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety and housekeeping standards
  • Experience working in confined spaces and around heavy industrial equipment
  • Ability to safely use hand tools and equipment required to carry out assigned tasks
  • Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling duties
  • Team player with well-developed communication skills and a proactive attitude
  • Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical

Required Site Qualifications:

  • Full working rights in Australia
  • Current Driver Licence
  • Construction White Card
  • Working Safely at Heights
  • Confined Space Entry (2-Day Course)

 

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.

 

How to Apply

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


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. 
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.
Key Skills
Maintenance supportHousekeepingConfined space entryWorking at heightsManual handlingHand toolsIndustrial equipment operationSafety complianceCommunicationTeamwork
Categories
EnergyTradesConstructionManufacturing
Benefits
Casual loadingPenalty ratesSupportive environment
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Peggy will support maintenance activities during shutdowns by maintaining safe work areas and assisting trades personnel. Responsibilities include upholding housekeeping standards and ensuring safe operations around heavy industrial equipment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
18071
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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