Role Description
AustralianStructural Steel specialises in mild steel fabrication and installation works across the Sydney Metro and surrounding areas.
Established in ****, the Head Office and Workshop location is situated in the Silverwater industrial area *****).
The role is site based, undertaking structural steel installation on various sites in Sydney and surrounding areas.
The role title is Site Leading Hand – Tradesman.Key responsibilities include coordinating and supervising structural steel installation activities while working hands‐on as an active tradesperson.
The role involves leading a small team, undertaking boilermaking and welding activities, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate daily activities of boilermakers, riggers and trade assistants
- Allocate tasks, set work priorities, and provide transparent direction
- Monitor work quality, resolving issues promptly
- Complete Hands-On Trade Work, e.g. boilermaking tasks, set-out and installation
- Conduct daily pre-starts and safety processes, including SWMS and permits
- Immediately correct and report unsafe behaviours or conditions
- Review drawings and job scopes and communicate requirements to the team




- Liaise with Site Supervisor to coordinate workflow and resolve issues
- Report progress, delays, material shortages, and quality concerns promptly
- Ensure equipment is organised, used, stored, and recorded for efficient operations
- Lead by showing initiative and maintaining a strong work ethic
- Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional attitude on site with all stakeholders
- Takes accountability for safety, work quality, punctuality, and crew performance
Requirements:
- Trade Certificate – Boilermaker / Metal Fabricator (required)
- General Construction Induction Card/White Card (required)
- High Risk Work license (HRWL) (desirable)
- Yellow Card (desirable)
- High-level competence in structural fabrication, welding processes and mild steel installation
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Benefits and the Next Step...
Casula position prior to transition to permanent; FairWork approved Enterprise Agreement.
Excellent working conditions, including RDO's, 17.5% leave loading, as well as overtime penalty rates.
*Only permanent residents and citizens will be considered for this role.
*We are a private Company with internal HR services, agencies need not apply.
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📌 Site Leading Hand - Boilermaker (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Structural Steel
📍 Sydney