Leading Hand – Regional NSW Civil Construction

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our team delivering civil infrastructure projects across Deniliquin, south‑western NSW and the Murray region. You will work on major projects such as the Yanco Creek Modernisation Project and will travel regularly, with LAFA, accommodation, a company vehicle, fuel and tolls provided.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day construction activities on site.
• Plan daily work and organise labour, materials, tools and equipment.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure compliance with project standards.
• Deliver pre‑starts and support the implementation of SWMS, permits and other 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 on advanced trade tasks such as concreting, formwork, steel fixing, carpentry and structural installations.

Required profile

• Experienced Leading Hand or senior civil construction worker ready for a leadership role.
• Proven 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

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

What we offer

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