Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter - South Brisbane | $60-$75/hr | Ongoing

Harwell Trades and Labour take pride in our expertise as recruitment leaders in the Construction sector. We have forged robust partnerships throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Harwell Trades and Labour are currently seeking an experienced Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter for an active high-rise residential development in South Brisbane.

The Company

Harwell Trades and Labour are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded formwork subcontractor operating across Brisbane and Southeast Queensland. This is an ongoing position on a 27-storey residential high-rise in South Brisbane - a structured, cycle-driven site with a solid crew and 20 stories still to go.

The Candidate

We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Hand Formwork Carpenter to work directly alongside the site foreman and take ownership of designated zones across the build.

Successful candidates will have
Proven lead hand experience on commercial or high-rise residential construction projects




Ability to direct and supervise a formwork crew on a day-to-day basis
Hands-on approach - this is an on-the-tools role working closely with the foreman
Experience with table formwork systems highly regarded
Robust communication and the ability to run zones without hand-holding
Valid White Card, own tools, and own transport
5 Years Qualified Experience
Availability Monday to Friday, with Saturdays as program requires

The Package
$60 - $75/hr super (Rates will be dependent on experience)
Travel and meal allowances
Weekly pay
Monday to Friday plus Saturdays when required
Ongoing position

Key Requirements
Proven lead hand or formwork foreman experience
Qualified formwork carpenter
Full Australian work rights (TFN basis only)
White Card current and valid
Full PPE
Own tools
Reliable transport

To apply, send your CV to Andy at @harwell.au or apply through SEEK & we will be in touch.

HARWELL. Trades and Labour - Gold Coast and Brisbane

📌 Formwork Carpenter / Leading Hand Brisbane
🏢 Harwell Consulting
📍 Brisbane