Working Site Supervisor / Leading Hand Carpenter
TJI Group Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC | Full-Time
$95,000–$105,000 + Super + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
TJI Group Pty Ltd is looking for an experiencedWorking Site Supervisor / Leading Hand Carpenterto join our growing residential construction team.
This is a genuinemix of hands-on carpentry and site management.
You will work on the tools when required while also taking day-to-day responsibility for coordinating and supervising a portfolio of residential projects running concurrently across metropolitan Melbourne.
Our current workload includes***** m2 studios and secondary dwellings, together with larger extensions and residential projects up to approximately120 m2.
The individual projects are relatively straightforward residential builds, but there are multiple jobs running at different stages at any one time.
The key to succeeding in this role is beinghighly organised, technically strong, results-driven and able to plan ahead.
TJI Group is also expanding into larger townhouse and multi-unit developments, creating a genuine opportunity for the right person to grow into larger-scale site supervision and construction management over time.
The Role
The balance between hands-on work and supervision will vary depending on the workload and stage of each project.
Some days you may be working alongside the carpenters to complete a critical stage or resolve a construction issue.
Other days will be spent travelling between projects, coordinating trades, checking workmanship and planning upcoming works.
Your priority is making sure theoverall portfolio of projects remains organised, properly supervised and on programme.
Responsibilities will include:
Preparing and maintaining construction programmes across multiple projects
Planning upcoming construction stages and coordinating trades
Preparing material take-offs from construction drawings
Selecting and booking approved subcontractors
Managing subcontractors and monitoring workmanship
Coordinating carpenters and apprentices in conjunction with the builder
Carrying out hands-on carpentry where required
Checking survey set-out, dimensions and levels
Reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawings
Inspecting critical construction stages before work is covered
Identifying defects,



drawing discrepancies and construction issues early
Coordinating plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other building services
Coordinating required inspections with our office team
Maintaining day-to-day site safety, presentation and organisation
Managing site cleanliness and arranging labour where required
Maintaining photographic records of construction progress
Providing transparent progress updates and raising delays or risks early
Communicating professionally with homeowners during construction
Identifying potential variations or additional works before they proceed
You will have strong support from our office team with procurement, administration and compliance, and will work closely with the builder on programming, resources and technical decisions.
This is predominantly aroad and site-based role.
About You
Ideally, you will be aqualified carpenterwith a robust residential construction background and experience as a Leading Hand, Foreman or Site Supervisor.
We are looking for someone with:
At least4 years' residential construction experience
At least2 years' experience supervising or leading trades
Strong hands-on residential construction knowledge
Experience coordinating multiple jobs, trades or work fronts
Excellent attention to detail
Confidence reading architectural and structural drawings
A strong understanding of construction sequencing
The ability to recognise poor workmanship and resolve problems early
Strong organisational and time-management skills
A results-driven attitude and willingness to take ownership
Good computer and administration skills
Strong communication skills
A professional and respectful manner with homeowners, trades and staff
Current Victorian driver's licence
White Card
Experience managing multiple residential projects concurrently or working on townhouse and multi-unit developments will be highly regarded.




We are equally interested in hearing from an experienced Site Supervisor or astrong Leading Hand/Foreman who is ready to take the next step.
The Person We're Looking For
Above all, we want someone who ishighly organised, practical and results-driven.
You need to be able to look across a number of projects and know:
What is happening on each job
What needs to happen next
Which trades need to be organised
What needs to be checked before it is covered
What could delay the programme
Where your own time is best spent
We don't want someone who needs to be told what to do every day.
We want someone who plans ahead, takes ownership, notices problems early and gets things done.
At the same time, we work closely as a team.
We value confidence and initiative without arrogance and expect issues to be raised early when input is required.
Strong client-facing skills are also essential.
Many of our projects are carried out at existing residences, so you will regularly deal directly with homeowners and must be approachable, respectful and professional.
Career Progression
TJI Group Pty Ltd is increasing its involvement inlarger townhouse and multi-unit residential developments.
Initially, your focus will be our smaller residential projects while working closely with the builder.
As your capability develops, there will be opportunities to become increasingly involved in our larger developments and progressively take on greater responsibility.
For the right person, this role offers a genuine pathway toward:
Progressing into full-time Site Supervision
Independently supervising larger townhouse and multi-unit developments
Developing broader construction management experience
Working toward obtaining your ownDomestic Builder – Unlimited (DB-U) registration
We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the business and build a long-term career.
Package
$95,000–$105,000 + super, depending on experience and capability
Company vehicle provided
Fuel card provided
Full-time position
Predominantly site-based across metropolitan Melbourne
Strong office and administrative support
Genuine progression into larger residential developments
Opportunity to develop toward DB-U registration
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📌 Working Site Supervisor / Leading Hand Carpenter (Melbourne)
🏢 TJI Group
📍 Melbourne