Lead from the Front on a Major Regional Infrastructure Project
We are seeking an experienced Civil Leading Hand to join a major water infrastructure project near Wanganella, NSW.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work alongside the crew, coordinating daily construction activities while operating plant and supporting civil works as required. If you're someone who enjoys leading by example and isn't afraid to jump on the tools or into the excavator, we'd like to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you'll be responsible for coordinating a small crew while assisting with the safe and efficient delivery of civil construction activities.
Your duties will include:
- Leading and mentoring a small civil construction crew
- Planning daily work activities in conjunction with site supervision
- Operating excavators for trenching, drainage, bulk earthworks and final trim
- Performing dogging duties to support lifting operations
- Coordinating plant, personnel and subcontractors
- Assisting with pipe laying, drainage and underground service installation
- Reading construction drawings and working to project specifications
- Conducting daily pre-starts and promoting a solid safety culture
- Spotting underground services and heavy mobile plant
- Assisting with concrete, formwork and general civil construction activities
- Maintaining quality workmanship and project productivity
What We're Looking For
To be successful, you will ideally possess:
- Demonstrated experience as a Civil Leading Hand or Senior Civil Operator
- Current Excavator Ticket / VOC
- Current Dogman (DG) High Risk Work Licence
- Construction White Card
- Current Driver Licence
- Proven experience on civil infrastructure projects
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to read construction drawings and work independently
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality outcomes
Highly Regarded
- The following licences and experience will be highly regarded:
- Loader Ticket
- Skid Steer Ticket
- Articulated Dump Truck (ADT/Moxy)
- HR or HC Truck Licence
- Basic or Intermediate Rigging
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- Traffic Control
- First Aid Certificate
- Experience on water infrastructure, pipeline or major civil construction projects
What's on Offer?
- $52.50 per hour + applicable overtime penalties
- Long-term infrastructure project
- Weekly pay
- Supportive site team and leadership
- Opportunity to work on a significant regional water infrastructure project
- Potential for ongoing work beyond the initial project
About Us
We are a workforce partner supplying skilled personnel to major infrastructure, construction, renewable energy, defence and resources projects across Australia.
We pride ourselves on delivering experienced, safety-focused and reliable personnel who contribute to successful project outcomes.
Please note: Due to the nature of this role and the project's daily travel requirements, only applicants residing within a 45-minute drive of Wanganella, NSW will be considered.
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