Leading Hand Carpenter – $120K–$140K Super | Darwin Ready to take the next step in your construction career? Join a major Defence project in Darwin with excellent pay, long-term stability and genuine career progression. Synergie Australia is seeking experienced Leading Hand Carpenters and skilled Carpenters ready to step into leadership roles for an exciting opportunity with a well-established, Australian-owned construction company based in Darwin, NT. Our client is delivering major government and Defence infrastructure projects across Australia and the Pacific, including a Defence project valued at over $1 billion. With a strong pipeline of ongoing work, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position, work on significant construction projects and continue developing your career. What's On Offer? Excellent Salary – $120,000 to $140,000 Super , depending on experience Long-term, stable employment with an established Australian-owned construction company Work on a major Defence infrastructure project in Darwin Opportunity to step up into a leadership position and develop your supervisory skills Strong pipeline of future construction projects Supportive team environment with experienced Site Managers and Project Managers Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development About the Role As a Leading Hand Carpenter, you'll play an significant role in the day-to-day delivery of major Defence construction projects. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you'll work closely with the Site Manager, coordinate trades and subcontractors, and help ensure construction activities are completed safely,



efficiently and to a high standard. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and coordinating tradespeople and subcontractors on site Remaining hands-on with carpentry and construction activities when required Assisting with daily site operations and construction scheduling Monitoring workmanship, quality and project progress Ensuring workplace health and safety standards are maintained Working closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to achieve project milestones Supporting the successful delivery of new Defence facilities What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with experienced Leading Hand Carpenters, Carpenter Supervisors and skilled Carpenters looking to take the next step in their careers. Ideally, you'll have: Trade qualification in Carpentry Strong experience across commercial construction or large-scale building projects Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience highly regarded Ability to coordinate trades and lead by example Good communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship Ability to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check Previous Defence project experience would be an advantage but is not essential. Interested? Let's Have a Chat! Whether you're an experienced Leading Hand looking for a new opportunity or a skilled Carpenter ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a competitive salary, work on a significant Darwin construction project and build a long-term career with a growing Australian-owned company. Apply now or contact Paul directly for a confidential discussion.

📌 Leading hand carpenter (Australia)
🏢 Synergie
📍 Australia