Mid Coast NSW – Travel & Working Away Required
Employment Type:
Full Time.
Hours per week:
38 Hours per week + some overtime
Remuneration Wages:
$39 +(gross) per hour. Negotiable based on experience.
Additional:
All costs associated with Accommodation and food are paid for during away periods.
Company Overview:
Guardrail Systems is an established construction company with over 40 years in combined experience. We specialise in civil construction, mines, and private Industries. The primary focus of this company is the installation of Guardrail and Wire Rope safety barriers.
Jobsite Locations:
Our jobsites vary across New South Wales. The right applicant must be willing to travel and be away from home during work periods.
Accommodation, transport and food is supplied for away periods – accommodation is usually in an Airbnb/ Motels.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Guardrail Installer- Team Leader
to join our Mid Coast team. This is a full-time leadership role involving regional travel and working away on road infrastructure and mine-site projects across NSW.
As Team Leader, you will supervise and work alongside installation crews and manage daily site operations, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
All works must comply with:
Work Health and Safety Act ****
SafeWork NSW requirements
Austroads guidelines
Standards Australia (relevant AS/NZS standards)
Transport for NSW specifications
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise guardrail installation crews (3+ personnel)
Install W-beam guardrail systems, wire rope barriers, end terminals, and Crash Cushions
Read and interpret construction drawings
Conduct daily pre-start meetings and toolbox talks
Maintain strict WHS compliance and safe work practices
Operate and oversee plant and equipment (pile/post drivers, excavators, skid steers, etc.)
Coordinate with project managers, contractors,



and mine representatives
Maintain QA documentation and site records
Deliver projects safely, on time, and to specification
Outdoor, physically demanding and labour-intensive role
Manual handling, lifting, and repetitive physical tasks
Working in hot, cold, wet, and dusty conditions
Regional travel and working away from home required
Working with a modern fleet of trucks and well-maintained machinery
About You
Punctual and professional
Adaptable communication skills – able to work effectively with your team, contractors, and site representatives
Physically fit and capable of sustained manual labour
Extremely reliable and committed to safety and quality
Ability to understand and implement Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
Able to lead by example and maintain high work standards
Proven experience in roadside barrier / guardrail installation or civil construction
Demonstrated leadership experience in civil or road construction
White Card (Construction Induction Card) – Essential
Full Driver's Licence and vehicle– Essential
HR or HC truck Licence (or willingness to obtain)
Machinery operating experience.
Tickets to operate Telehandlers, Positracks and/or Excavators (or willingness to obtain)
Willingness to travel and work away
Ability to undertake and pass:
Order 45 Coal Board Medical
Drug and alcohol testing (including random site testing)
Online and onsite WHS inductions.
Two contactable work referees required
Full time Employment Package Includes
Competitive salary (based on experience)
4 weeks annual leave
Accrued paid sick leave
Superannuation
Accommodation fully paid when working away
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided when working away
Ongoing training and licence/ticket support where required
Stable, long-term employment within a safety-focused team
If you are a dependable leader who takes pride in your work and thrives in hands-on outdoor environments, we encourage you to apply.
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📌 Full-Time Team Leader – Guardrail Installer (Forster)
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