Leading Hand – Civil Infrastructure (Regional NSW)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our civil infrastructure team delivering major projects across Deniliquin, the south‑western NSW and Murray region. The role involves hands‑on delivery of works such as the Yanco Creek Modernisation Project and other regional infrastructure initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day construction activities on site.
• Plan daily work, organise labour, materials, tools and equipment to maintain progress.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with project standards.
• Deliver pre‑starts and support the implementation of SWMS, permits and safety requirements.
• Supervise small crews and subcontractors as required.
• Operate plant and equipment where appropriately licensed.
• Complete site documentation, inspections and safety records.
• Work alongside the crew performing advanced trade tasks such as concreting, formwork, steel fixing, carpentry and structural installations.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Leading Hand or senior civil construction worker on infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate daily site activities.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and productivity.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel across regional NSW as required.

Required skills

• Reading construction drawings
• Operating plant and equipment
• Concreting
• Formwork
• Steel fixing
• Carpentry
• Structural installations

What we offer

• Competitive Enterprise Agreement rates plus applicable allowances.
• Company vehicle with fuel and tolls covered.
• LAFA and accommodation provided when working away.
• Long‑term work across major infrastructure projects in the region.
• Career development opportunities with a leading Australian civil infrastructure contractor.