About Us

Established in 1977, Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned company with extensive experience in developing, constructing, and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages, and Aged Care Facilities across Australia. Our resorts aren't just places to live they're vibrant, active communities designed for comfort, connection, and enjoyment.

We are passionate about delivering premium homes and exceptional environments that enrich the lives of our residents. Our construction division plays a vital role in bringing this vision to life from the first foundation poured to the final finishing touch.

Join us in redefining over-50s living through quality craftsmanship and care.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Finishing Foreman to join our construction team at Palm Lake Resort, Forster Lakes. This is a Full time Fixed-Term (1 Year) position, working 38 hours per week between 6am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

As the Finishing Foreman you will lead and coordinate all finishing trades while overseeing maintenance, repairs, and safety to ensure construction projects are completed to the highest quality and standards.

Responsibilities

- Managing contractors & trades to deliver high-quality project outcomes on time, to specification & in compliance with building codes and regulations;
- Monitor project progress, manage materials and equipment, and liaise with project managers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure deadlines are met;
- Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and building standards and identify maintenance & repair needs.
- Perform and overseer building maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance across building systems and infrastructure.
- Basic administration, including inventory,



ordering & maintenance records.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who shares our values, Respect, Passion, Community, Impact, and Safety and takes pride in contributing to high-quality community developments.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Solid residential construction knowledge & understanding of BCA requirements

3-5 years experience as Finishing Foreman or Maintenance (preferably in residential sector)

- Current C, MR or HR Driver Licence

Proven ability to motivate, lead and manage teams, trades and subcontractors

Experience coordinating resources and managing a high volume of homes under construction

Sound understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to work independently.

Why Join Us?

At Palm Lake, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:

- Competitive Remuneration
- Work-life Balance with flexible working hours.
- 24/7 free accessto compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive team culture- Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
- Career Opportunities -Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.

Please note that this role is subject to a pre-employment medical check.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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📌 Finishing Foreman (Forster)
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