Senior Leading Hand Scaffolder – Casual, based in Forster, NSW
Thomas Scaffolding has been servicing the Mid North Coast and surrounding regions for over 20 years, delivering scaffolding solutions across commercial, industrial, civil and residential projects.
Our goal is simple: to become Australia's most dependable trade company while building lasting futures for the people who make it possible.
What's on Offer?
Competitive casual rate – $*****/hr (includes vehicle allowance)
Opportunity to transition into full-time employment
Structured onboarding and ongoing training
Clear pathways for leadership development and career progression
Regular 1:1s, feedback and company-wide communication
Supportive team culture built on recognition, collaboration and shared success
Opportunity to work on diverse projects across our three branch locations
We also offer attractive travel incentives for employees willing to support projects across our Forster, Coffs Harbour and Tamworth branches. This may involve working away from your usual base location for up to four nights during the working week (Monday–Friday).
The Role
Reporting to the Area Supervisor, you'll play a key role in leading our site teams, supporting Leading Hands and ensuring scaffold projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
You'll lead crews across a range of projects, from residential jobs through to complex, multi-storey commercial builds, while remaining hands‐on with scaffold erection, modification and dismantling.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate scaffold crews, including Leading Hands, ensuring labour,



materials and resources are effectively planned and allocated to meet project requirements
Oversee complex and multi-storey scaffold builds in line with project scope, designs and Australian Standards
Communicate effectively with clients, site supervisors and other trades to coordinate work and keep projects moving
Lead pre‐starts and toolbox talks, conduct risk assessments and scaffold inspections, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Complete site inspections and measure‐ups to support accurate quoting and scaffold designs
Ensure site documentation is accurate and completed on the same day as the work performed
Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges early to keep projects progressing safely, efficiently and within agreed timeframes
Coach and develop Leading Hands and scaffolders, building team capability, accountability and future site leaders
What We're Looking For
Advanced Scaffolding High Risk Work Licence
Current White Card
Valid Driver's Licence
Current First Aid certificate
Minimum 5 years' scaffolding experience, including experience as a Leading Hand
Demonstrated ability to lead crews on complex, multi-storey or large‐scale projects
Experience coaching, mentoring and developing scaffolders or Leading Hands
Ability to interpret architectural plans and scaffold drawings and adapt builds to site requirements
Solid working knowledge of Australian Standards, scaffolding safety requirements and risk management processes
A practical, solutions‐focused approach with the ability to plan ahead, make sound decisions and take ownership of outcomes
A dependable leader who sets high standards, develops others and leads by example
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📌 Senior Leading Hand Scaffolder – Casual, Based In Forster, Nsw
🏢 Thomas Scaffolding
📍 Forster