About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Crew Leader / Leading Hand to join our Canberra team, delivering underground utility and civil infrastructure projects across the ACT.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll work alongside a crew of 3–4, guiding day‑to‑day activities on site. You’ll play a key role in coordinating works, supporting your team, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. If you’re a natural leader who enjoys being out in the field and leading by example, this is a great opportunity to step up while staying hands‑on.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate crews on civil trenching and pipe laying works
- Work alongside the team on excavation, installation, and reinstatement
- Plan daily activities and ensure crews are set up for success
- Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and compliance requirements
- Liaise with field teams, schedulers, and contractors on site
- Mentor and support team members to build capability

Roster: Monday to Friday with ad‑hoc weekend work as required.

Culture & Benefits

- Access to novated leasing, electric vehicle subscription options and corporate discounts on vehicle purchases




- Work with modern trucks and state‑of‑the‑art EWPs, tools, and equipment
- Supportive team environment with a strong depot and social culture
- 20 days annual leave plus 10+ days personal leave
- Help drive Australia’s net zero future by delivering critical infrastructure projects that shape the energy and utilities industry

About You

- Proven experience in civil construction, pipelaying, or utilities
- Experience leading or guiding crews (formal or informal leadership)
- Strong understanding of trenching, excavation, and underground works
- Current HR licence (required)
- Relevant tickets: White Card, Traffic Management, Asbestos Awareness
- A solid safety focus and ability to lead by example on site

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem‑solving, decision‑making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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📌 Crew Leader (Leading Hand) – Civil & Utilities (Canberra)
🏢 Zinfra
📍 Canberra