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, ****
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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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Strong experience within civil construction or infrastructure projects
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Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating site crews
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Valuable 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.

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