Downer Group
Downer Group Employee Reviews
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Great bunch of people to work with, easy going
Serviceman (Current Employee) – Cloudbreak – 20 April 2019
a good company to work with, met a bunch of great people who I can always keep in touch with. The work is great, the people are great, I don't really have nothing bad to say about Downer.
Worst job
Administration Officer (Former Employee) – Perth WA – 18 May 2019
Terrible culture managers run by other peoples opinions,no common sense,bullying within co-workers,the worst job I have had in my life,no help from HR who are based in other states
Pros
none
Cons
Bad management
Average company with lack of good management
Slurry hand (Current Employee) – Somerton VIC – 15 April 2019
Micro surfacing teams working for downer EDI need to be constantly/regularly tested for other drugs apart from alcohol. Marajauna etc as it is causing division in work teams from melbourne/somerton depo
Pros
Pay is good
Cons
Poor team morale
Productive and supportive workplace
Stakeholder Engagement Specialist (Current Employee) – Sydney NSW – 31 March 2019
workplace culture at downer was the best I have ever worked.Management is friendly and always helpful. Always ready to upskill their employees for their better future.
Mostly ok some work sites are good
Electrician (Former Employee) – Sydney NSW – 21 February 2019
Typical rail and construction sites. willing to train and induct workers in areas the downer group are working in. Management are good the only management are the people on site. consistent with standards with the in electrical field. Work with the sites sometimes requires other skills and can be good to with equipment required. Not much mucking around with work all workers are keen to help and aslong as your working the work keeps rolling in.
Pros
good team leaders
Cons
can b hard to get to at time.
Clean air con place with great facilities
TEMP ~ August to present (Former Employee) – Gladsville – 17 February 2019
Worked half day, with no unnecessary pressure.
People and colleagues were fun to work for and always helpful.
Spent mos of the afternoon by myself and answering call.
People and colleagues were fun to work for and always helpful.
Spent mos of the afternoon by myself and answering call.
Cons
Sometimes needed help on breaks
Great Company to work for - I'd work for them again
Instrument Electrical Technician (Former Employee) – Karratha WA – 5 February 2019
worked on two great projects in WA. Unfortunately Downer lost both jobs to other companies but it was great while it lasted. Great comraderie across most of the site.
Pros
well paid, no issues
Cons
long rosters were difficult for some
very professional company
Scaffolder/Rigger (Former Employee) – Port Hedland WA – 2 January 2019
A company I enjoyed working with due to the people and the integrity of the downer group, long term work was a bonus and the variety of work also, a company I would highly recommend. also opportunities for advancement and training.
Pros
good roster
Cons
nil
company lacks support and training
Site Manager (Former Employee) – Perth WA – 15 November 2018
company promotes its self as a tier 1 and is well structured but unfortunately this not the case. many personnel are struggling with the recently introduced systems however there is not support to train personnel.
loyal bosses
scaffolder/yards person (Former Employee) – Barrow Island WA – 13 August 2018
I liked working with loyal people who knew their job. I was always busy a lot of different tasks involved each day stacking packing and putting equipment away loading and unloading trucks it was very physical work that's why I enjoy it so much I did learn a lot of different and ongoing responsibilities workplace culture was very good
Pros
kept busy at all times
Cons
being away from family
Accounts Payble Supervisor
Accounts Payable Officer (Former Employee) – perth – 20 June 2018
Great industry and wonderful suppliers.
Never a dull moment with a new challenge and project with each customer enquiry or request.
Fantastic corporate culture that is supportive and caring.
Never a dull moment with a new challenge and project with each customer enquiry or request.
Fantastic corporate culture that is supportive and caring.
About 3 years late to the party
Administration Officer (Current Employee) – Sydney – 17 May 2018
While a lot of companies have already experimented with outsourcing to offshore contractors, realised it doesn't work, and brought the roles back into local offices - Downer is only just beginning this experiment and there is very little job security.
The office in North Ryde is basically the same as any other North Ryde/Macquarie Park office, the pay is around average, sothere is not much incentive that separates it from the many many other corporate jobs in the area. Accept that it is particularly slow, offers very little in the way of growth (both salary wise and personal development), and offers zero perks.
I would say it's good for someone looking for short time employment, but even then it's nothing special
The office in North Ryde is basically the same as any other North Ryde/Macquarie Park office, the pay is around average, sothere is not much incentive that separates it from the many many other corporate jobs in the area. Accept that it is particularly slow, offers very little in the way of growth (both salary wise and personal development), and offers zero perks.
I would say it's good for someone looking for short time employment, but even then it's nothing special
Pros
Flexibility (though not all departments are flexible)
Cons
Unsecure; no development; slow moving; no perks/incentives
Gain lots of experience as an a electrician with Downer.
Electrician (Former Employee) – Onslow WA – 15 April 2018
I enjoyed my time working with Downer and I was lucky to get some training as well and good experience.On the big projects it can be quite strict with many supervisors and safety guys.
basketball
Intermediate Rigger (Former Employee) – Perth WA,Sydney NSW,Innisfail QLD,Townsville QLD – 12 April 2018
: continues work for 6 day's with overtime
: improvement of my knowledge to work with and to share my
: knowledge to my co worker
: always updated for what is going on and what was happening
: good environment
: is to be a part of it to finished the job safe
: improvement of my knowledge to work with and to share my
: knowledge to my co worker
: always updated for what is going on and what was happening
: good environment
: is to be a part of it to finished the job safe
Pros
free ute as a transportation
Cons
long hours with overtime
Working 60-80 hours per week and getting paid ok
Contractor (Former Employee) – Brisbane Central Business District QLD – 8 April 2018
My experience was below average but it was because of the nature of the role. A typical day was 8 am - 6 pm plus some work at home. Weekends typically 5-10 hours of work.
The manager was fly in and fly out manager and he did not have any intention to develop me.
The workplace was isolated from the company because of the nature of the role.
Hardest was to get criticised for things that were not my responsibility
One weekend day of free over 6 weeks was the only enjoyment.
The manager was fly in and fly out manager and he did not have any intention to develop me.
The workplace was isolated from the company because of the nature of the role.
Hardest was to get criticised for things that were not my responsibility
One weekend day of free over 6 weeks was the only enjoyment.
Productive enjoyable workplace
A-Grade Electrician (Former Employee) – Melbourne VIC – 21 March 2018
Good team environment, hard working however rewarding outcomes
Great working conditions with management willing to always lend assistance to achieve the best outcomes
Great working conditions with management willing to always lend assistance to achieve the best outcomes
Engineering company moving to Tier 1 Contracting
Administration Manager (Former Employee) – Townsville QLD – 13 March 2018
Downer's move away from construction and engineering to become a tier 1 contracting company managing subcontractors was at odds with the regional "hands on" offices throughout Queensland. (Not a criticism, merely an observation of a changing business.) Subsequently the regional Qld offices were drastically downsized.
Local management is a great support to the workforce.
Centralised management & systems were always heading in the right direction but never arrived.
Typically long days with great rewards both financially and in the sense of a job well done. Great camaraderie among the crews.
Hardest part of the job: Working within incomplete QA systems.
Most enjoyable part of the job: The people.
Local management is a great support to the workforce.
Centralised management & systems were always heading in the right direction but never arrived.
Typically long days with great rewards both financially and in the sense of a job well done. Great camaraderie among the crews.
Hardest part of the job: Working within incomplete QA systems.
Most enjoyable part of the job: The people.
productive, challenging and learning experiance
Truck Driver/Labourer (Former Employee) – Windsor NSW – 7 March 2018
Fun place to learn and work with colegues.
Multiple jobs at different locations. Plenty of overtime and chance to work on weekends for special events around Sydney.
Multiple jobs at different locations. Plenty of overtime and chance to work on weekends for special events around Sydney.
Pros
combination of jobs and locations
Cons
no communications between management
worked with them before i would definitely work for them anytime
Trades Assistant (Former Employee) – Newcastle NSW – 5 March 2018
worked with them before i would definitely work for them anytime, Everyday i learnt something different, they direct you in the courses that you are willing to do & met great people on sites which are now friends even the bosses & supervisors i still keep in touch with them
Pros
great crew & safety comes first
Cons
it depends what site