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 2011

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

Reliable, 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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