Leading Hand (Carpentry) – Remedial Construction

- Location: Sydney, NSW (Multiple Metro Sites)
- Remuneration Options:
- Full-Time / PAYG: $90,000 – $120,000 Base + Super
- Contract / ABN: Up to $60.00 per hour
- Project Scope: Residential & Commercial Remedial, Structural Rectifications & Refurbishments
- Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent OR Ongoing Contract (ABN)

About the Opportunity
We are partnering with an established, quick-growing Remedial Head Contractor delivering high-value residential and commercial rectification projects across Greater Sydney.

Due to a steady pipeline of contract wins, they are seeking a driven, trade-qualified Carpenter with remedial experience to step into a Leading Hand position. This is the ideal role for a skilled carpenter looking to step out of the bags full-time and move towards site management, leading trades and overseeing quality across structural timber and concrete remediation scopes.

Key Responsibilities

- Site Coordination: Assist the Site Supervisor/Manager in coordinating daily trade activities, managing site logistics, and keeping the job on program.
- Hands-on Carpentry & Detailing: Execute and oversee critical remedial carpentry scopes, including timber framing, subfloor rectifications, formwork, hoarding, doors/hardware, and cladding.
- Subcontractor Direction: Supervise and direct specialist remedial trades (waterproofers, concrete repairers, scaffolders, and painters) to ensure high workmanship standards.
- Quality Assurance & Safety: Ensure compliance with SWMS, site safety rules, and step-by-step remedial repair specifications.
- Problem-Solving: Address practical constructability challenges on-site with proactive, hands-on solutions.

What We Are Looking For

- Trade Qualification: Cert III in Carpentry is essential.




- Remedial Construction Experience: Proven track record on structural remedial, building rectification, or refurbishment projects (residential or commercial).
- Leadership Drive: Natural ability to lead by example, direct subbies, communicate clearly, and run site tasks independently.
- Technical Versatility: Solid understanding of structural framing, substrate preparation, and interface detailing between timber, concrete, and waterproofing.
- Tickets & Tools: Valid NSW White Card, full trade tool kit, and an Australian Driver’s Licence with reliable transport. (Working at Heights or EWP tickets are highly regarded).

What’s on Offer?

- Flexible Pay Structures: Choose between a stable permanent salary ($90,000 – $120,000 + Super) or high-earning contract rates (Up to $60.00/hr on ABN).
- Career Pathway: Direct mentoring under experienced Site Managers with a clear path into a full Site Supervisor role.
- Diverse Projects: Work on interesting, complex residential and commercial buildings across Sydney.
- Job Stability: Long-term project pipelines ensuring secure, ongoing work.

Click Appy Now to submit and application or contact Fiona Lauder on 0403 725 136 to discuss in more detail.

Fiona Lauder
NSW State Manager
0403 725 136
[email protected]

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