QLD Arundel / NSW Bella Vista | Permanent, Full-time | Travel and work away from home required
Our Piling Division is growing, and we're investing in the people who will help build it.
We need a Leading Hand who can turn good crews into great ones.
Ready to lead the way?
The Role
As our Leading Hand, you'll be hands-on in the field: leading your crew, keeping operations running smoothly and helping deliver quality piling projects from start to finish.
You'll work alongside our Piling Supervisor.
As the division grows, so will your responsibilities, and we'll support you every step of the way
What you'll be doing
Leading and coordinating daily crew activities on site, drawing on your Bored and CFA piling experience
Delivering to safety, quality and budget targets, with a genuine commitment to WHS compliance
Mentoring your crew and building a culture of respect, collaboration and clear communication
Solving problems as they come up, using your knowledge of piling rigs and techniques and your confidence with technical drawings and specifications
Keeping accurate quality, workplace and safety records
Maintaining a drug and alcohol-free status
Some of the must-haves
Willingness to work away from home as required
Dogging (DG) ticket
C6 crane ticket
White Card (Construction Induction)
Full driver's licence and reliable means of transport
Bonus points for
Experience operating Soilmec or Casagrande piling rigs
Concrete and grout pump experience
Driven timber and steel piling experience
Mechanical aptitude




Excavator, EWP or Working at Heights tickets, or other High Risk Work licences
Get to know us!
PCA is a specialist contractor in the design and construction of complex geotechnical and civil projects across Australia.
Our core capabilities include Piling, Grouting, Earth Retention, Civil Construction, and comprehensive Engineering Services that support the seamless delivery of these solutions.
With decades of combined experience, PCA has developed a reputation of successfully delivering technically challenging projects in residential, commercial, industrial and major infrastructure sectors.
You can learn more about us by finding us on Facebook and LinkedIn
Why apply with us?
A dedicated career path within our Piling Division
Your wellbeing comes first: every PCA employee gets
confidential access to our EAP provider 24/7
Save more of what you earn:
novated leasing is soon becoming available to all eligible staff
.
We're proudly Aussie owned and operated
, with offices in the Gold Coast and Sydney – as well as a new depot in the Northern Rivers of NSW.
We're growing fast, nearly doubling in size in just a couple of years.
Come be part of a leader in Ground Engineering & Geotech.
No two days look the same.
Our projects take you to some of
the most stunning corners of Australia
, rural, regional, and local.
We invest in your future
: career progression opportunities & company sponsored training are part of the deal.
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📌 Leading Hand – Piling (Gold Coast)
🏢 PCA Ground Engineering
📍 Gold Coast