Leading Hand CarpenterLocation: Canberra
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Construction Manager
About usWe're a specialist cladding company delivering high quality external cladding across residential and commercial projects.
We employ our own carpenters rather than subcontracting, which means we control the quality of every job from frame to final fix.
Our teams take pride in getting the detail right, the flashings, the set outs, the junctions that most people never notice but that determine whether a façade lasts.
The roleWe're looking for an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to run a small crew on site day to day.
You'll be on the tools alongside your team, but you'll also be the person who sets the pace, reads the plans first, sorts out the tricky details, and makes sure the work goes up right the first time.
This is a step up for a carpenter who's ready to take responsibility for a crew's output, or a natural fit for someone already leading and looking for a company that does cladding properly.
Hours
Ordinary hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Weekend work: Saturdays 7:00am – 1:00pm, subject to workload.
Weekend work is paid at applicable overtime/penalty rates.
Reasonable notice will be given for weekend work wherever possible.
This is a five-day week — no RDO cycle.
What you'll be doingOn the tools
Install cladding systems (fibre cement, Aluminium panel, timber, metal, weatherboard, depending on the project)
Frame, batten, and set out substrates ready for cladding
Install cavity systems, breather membranes, flashings, and weatherproofing details
Carry out fixings, junctions,



penetrations, and finishing work to spec
Leading the crew
Run a team of 3–5 carpenters and apprentices on site
Allocate daily tasks and keep the crew productive and moving
Set out the work and check others' work for quality and compliance
Be the first point of contact for the crew on technical questions
Train and mentor apprentices and less experienced carpenters
Report progress, blockers, and variations to the Site Supervisor
Planning and quality
Read and interpret architectural plans, elevations, shop drawings, and manufacturer install manuals
Identify and flag design or buildability issues before they become rework
Complete quality checks, ITPs, and site paperwork as required
Manage material take-offs and flag ordering requirements ahead of time
Safety
Run daily pre-start meetings and toolbox talks
Ensure SWMS are understood and followed by the crew
Maintain a secure, tidy work area including scaffold, EWP, and height safety compliance
Report incidents, near misses, and hazards immediately
What you'll needEssential
Trade qualification: Certificate III in Carpentry (or recognised equivalent)
White Card (Construction Induction)
Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship carpentry experience




Demonstrated experience installing cladding systems
Ability to read and work from plans and shop drawings without hand-holding
Working at Heights ticket
Current driver's licence and reliable transport
Right to work in Australia
Own hand tools
Highly regarded
Previous leading hand or supervisory experience
EWP licence (boom/scissor)
Scaffolding ticket
First Aid certificate
Asbestos awareness training
Manufacturer accreditations (e.g. James Hardie, Cemintel, Weathertex, Vitrabond, Equitone)
Experience with commercial façade systems and rainscreen detailing
Silica awareness / dust control competency
The kind of person we're after
Sets a standard and holds the crew to it without being a pain to work with
Solves problems on site instead of stopping and waiting
Communicates clearly with the crew, the supervisor, and other trades
Takes safety seriously as a habit, not a box to tick
Turns up, on time, ready to go
What we offer
Above-award hourly rate plus leading hand allowance, negotiable based on experience
Overtime and penalty rates for weekend work
Steady pipeline of work, no seasonal gaps
All power tools, consumables, and PPE supplied
Ongoing training and manufacturer accreditation paid for
Genuine progression path to Site Supervisor for the right person
A crew that knows what it's doing and takes pride in the finished product
How to applySend your resume and a short note about your cladding experience to ****** or call Hayden on ********** for a confidential chat.

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