Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Leading Hand to join our client's team on the Wakehurst Parkway Project in NSW - temp/casual.

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08th September, 2026

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We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Leading Hand to join our client's team on the Wakehurst Parkway Project in Sydney on a temporary/casual basis.

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This is a great opportunity for someone with strong civil construction experience who is confident leading crews on site while still being willing to get involved in the day-to-day work.

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Offering $45 per hour and approximately 45 hours per week, this role would suit an experienced Leading Hand looking to join a major Sydney infrastructure project.

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What's on Offer?

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- $45 per hour
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- Approximately 45 hours per week
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- Temporary/Casual employment
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- Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project
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- Hands-on leadership position
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- Work alongside an experienced site team
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- Support from our recruitment team throughout your assignment
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The Role

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As a Leading Hand, you will work closely with site supervisors to coordinate daily activities, provide direction to workers and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

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This is a hands-on position, so we're looking for someone who is equally comfortable leading a crew and jumping in to assist when required.

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Your responsibilities may include:

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- Leading and coordinating a small crew of site personnel
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- Allocating daily tasks and providing clear direction to workers
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- Assisting supervisors with the coordination of site activities
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- Monitoring productivity, quality and progress of works
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- Ensuring works are completed in accordance with project requirements
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- Providing hands-on assistance with civil and construction activities
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- Coordinating labour, plant, materials and equipment as required
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- Conducting or assisting with pre-starts and toolbox meetings
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- Identifying and reporting hazards, delays or site issues
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- Ensuring workers comply with site procedures and safety requirements
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- Maintaining strong communication between workers and site supervision
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- Promoting a positive and safety-focused culture across the crew
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What We're Looking For

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To be considered, you will ideally have:

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- Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Senior Civil Worker or similar
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- Solid experience within civil construction or infrastructure projects
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- Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating site crews
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- Good understanding of day-to-day civil construction activities
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- Ability to read and understand site plans and instructions
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- Strong communication and people-management skills
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- Ability to organise workloads and manage changing site priorities
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- A hands-on attitude and willingness to assist the crew
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- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
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- Current Australian Driver's Licence
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- Construction White Card
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- Full Australian working rights
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- Ability to complete any required pre-employment and project requirements
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Additional civil construction tickets, plant competencies or relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.

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About You

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You're an experienced civil professional who knows how to lead from the front. You can keep a crew organised, communicate effectively with supervisors and make sure the job gets done safely and efficiently.

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You take pride in the quality of your work, understand the demands of a busy infrastructure project and are comfortable balancing crew leadership with hands-on site work.

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Ready to Join the Project?

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If you're an experienced Leading Hand looking for your next opportunity in Sydney, we want to hear from you.

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With $45 per hour, approximately 45 hours per week and the opportunity to work on the Wakehurst Parkway Project, this is a great opportunity to join a busy civil construction team.

📌 Leading Hand (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales