About Hall Contracting
Working at Hall Contracting means taking ownership of your future.
With more than 250 employees currently working across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific, you'll be part of a respected and growing organisation delivering complex marine and civil projects. We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for career development, and the chance to contribute to the reliability and performance of a diverse fleet of dredging and marine assets.
About the Role
Hall Contracting is seeking a highly organised and experienced Leading Hand Diesel Fitter to join our Maintenance Team on a 2:1 FIFO roster, supporting projects throughout Australia.
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this role combines hands-on mechanical work with day-to-day team leadership. Unlike some Leading Hand positions, you won't be sitting behind a desk managing from a distance. You'll be on the tools, leading by example, coordinating maintenance activities, troubleshooting issues, supporting your team, and helping keep our fleet equipment operating efficiently and safely.
Successful applicants will ideally be based in Brisbane or on the Sunshine Coast, although candidates based in other locations may also be considered.
Why Join Hall Contracting?
Competitive FIFO package.
$500 tax-free working away from home allowance.
2:1 roster with projects across Australia.
Join one of Australia's leading marine infrastructure contractors.
Diverse fleets of marine, civil, and heavy equipment.
Be part of a collaborative leadership team with genuine long-term career opportunities.
Opportunity to influence project delivery, operational performance and workforce capability.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Coordination
Coordinate daily maintenance activities across project sites.
Lead, support, and mentor mechanics, trade assistants, and apprentices.
Communicate equipment priorities and operational requirements with project teams.
Assist with workshop planning and breakdown response.
Hands-On Mechanical Maintenance & Repairs
Perform servicing, fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and equipment issues.
Support major repairs, component replacements, and shutdown works.
Ensure equipment is safe and fit for operation.
Apprenticeship Development & Quality Control
Mentor and develop apprentices and junior team members.
Promote high standards of workmanship and professionalism.
Review completed work and encourage best-practice maintenance techniques.




Drive a "do it right the first time" culture.
Parts & Maintenance Administration
Assist with spare parts and consumable management.
Ensure maintenance records and documentation are completed accurately.
Support maintenance planning and reporting activities.
Communicate equipment status and maintenance priorities effectively.
Utilise maintenance management systems including Fleet Office where required.
Safety & Workshop Standards
Promote a strong safety culture across the maintenance team.
Ensure compliance with company procedures and WHS requirements.
Conduct inspections and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
Support quality workmanship and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
Trade qualified Diesel Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or equivalent.
Previous experience in a Leading Hand, Senior Fitter, or supervisory role.
Strong fault‐finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience using Fleet Office (highly desirable).
Marine maintenance experience (highly desirable).
Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and reliability.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Hall Contracting is Australia's largest privately‐owned dredging, civil and marine construction company with offices in South East Asia, the Pacific Islands and Australia.
Our difference is the diversity of work we can undertake. Whether it is dredging ports and harbours, undertaking civil infrastructure projects, creating masterplanned communities or specialised projects such as weirs and seawalls in sensitive environments, Hall has more than 65 years of experience in achieving outstanding results for clients.
Driven by a strong commitment to providing every client with a world‐class experience, Hall has the systems and procedures in place to get the job done. We always deliver on what we say we are going to do, and we pride ourselves on delivering a worry‐free experience that allows clients to focus on the day‐to‐day running of their business.
Since our inception in ****,



we have undertaken a large number of projects across Australia, Asia and the Pacific. We have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget for medium to large‐scale clients such as port authorities, local, state and national governments, gas and mining companies.
We operate an advanced dredging fleet and ancillary equipment, with dredges currently located across the Pacific Islands, Australia and South East Asia. We also operate a large fleet of earthmoving equipment fitted with the latest GPS control technology and we move this across projects throughout Queensland
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
Hall Contracting is Australia's largest privately‐owned dredging, civil and marine construction company with offices in South East Asia, the Pacific Islands and Australia.
Our difference is the diversity of work we can undertake. Whether it is dredging ports and harbours, undertaking civil infrastructure projects, creating masterplanned communities or specialised projects such as weirs and seawalls in sensitive environments, Hall has more than 65 years of experience in achieving outstanding results for clients.
Driven by a strong commitment to providing every client with a world‐class experience, Hall has the systems and procedures in place to get the job done. We always deliver on what we say we are going to do, and we pride ourselves on delivering a worry‐free experience that allows clients to focus on the day‐to‐day running of their business.
Since our inception in ****, we have undertaken a large number of projects across Australia, Asia and the Pacific. We have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget for medium to large‐scale clients such as port authorities, local, state and national governments, gas and mining companies.
We operate an advanced dredging fleet and ancillary equipment, with dredges currently located across the Pacific Islands, Australia and South East Asia. We also operate a large fleet of earthmoving equipment fitted with the latest GPS control technology and we move this across projects throughout Queensland
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
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📌 Leading Hand Diesel Fitter (Brisbane)
🏢 Hall Contracting
📍 Brisbane