The Role

Join Australia's leading insurance builder and play a key role in delivering makesafe, restoration, and reinstatement projects across Darwin.

Based from our office in Stuart Park, you will work across a diverse portfolio of insurance building claims, combining site supervision, estimating, and practical makesafe support to help customers navigate the recovery process following insurable events.

From initial site attendance and damage assessment through to makesafe completion, you will complete hands on carpentry and demolition works, engage with key stakeholders, prepare scopes of work, and ensure quality outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently, and with care.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced tradesperson looking to step into a broader supervisory and estimating role while remaining connected to practical site activities and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Directly manage site works and subcontractors across makesafe, restoration, and reinstatement projects

- Drive a zero-shortcut culture, ensuring strict adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S;) laws, company policies, and contractor Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

- Assist with makesafe, strip-out, and reinstatement works where required

- Monitor project progress, schedules, costs, and variations to support efficient project delivery

- Liaise with insurers, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to progress works and resolve issues

- Coordinate property access, scheduling, procurement, and project setup activities

- Build strong relationships across clients, adjusters,



subcontractors, and the broader insurance network

- Maintain accurate job records, estimates, photographs, and project documentation while supporting day-to-day operational requirements

The Company

Positioned as one of Australia’s leading insurance builders, Johns Lyng Group delivers high-quality construction and restoration services nationwide. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and exceptional customer outcomes, supported by a high-performance culture. We believe our brand is our people, and our people are our culture. Together, we provide innovative solutions in partnership with communities to enhance their collective resilience.

What’s on Offer

- A competitive salary package aligned with your experience

- The option to choose between a fully maintained company vehicle or vehicle allowance

- Access to structured systems, clear processes, and strong operational support

- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing national organisation

- Access to exclusive employee advantages, including health, finance and superannuation offers, and a range of retail discounts through our partner network





Could This Be You?

We are looking for an ambitious individual with a proactive attitude and the drive to get things done. To be successful in this role, you will need:

- A trade qualification in carpentry, plastering, or related field, with a sound understanding of residential construction practices

- An interest in developing your estimating and project coordination skills while remaining connected to practical site activities

- Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships

- Competence in mobile technology and industry-relevant systems

If you are a tradesperson ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Have a question? Contact Ella Catlow from our Talent Acquisition team via email ***********@johnslyng.com.au

Johns Lyng Group is an equal opportunity employer and takes pride in our inclusive and diverse work environment. As a culturally aware business, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We value the unique perspectives that a diverse team brings to our projects and community.

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia, be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and criminal background check where required.

📌 Makesafe Technician (Darwin)
🏢 Johns Lyng Group
📍 Darwin