Workfast is seeking an experienced, proactive Civil Leading Hand contracted to support a major Tier 1 civil contractor delivering the camp facilities construction and site infrastructure phase for a major renewable energy project near Mudgee, NSW.

- Pay Rate: $58.00 p/hr + Overtime Penalties + Super
- Roster: 2/1 swing (2 weeks on, 1 week off)
- Hours: 10–12 hour shifts daily (early starts from 6:30am)
- Location: Merotherie, NSW (near Mudgee)
- Start Date: ASAP

This is a long-term chance focusing on the initial earthworks, pad preparation, civil foundations, and services trenching for worker accommodation camp facilities, with further large-scale renewable infrastructure works to follow. What You Will Be Doing:

- Lead, coordinate, and mentor a crew of civil labourers and plant operators delivering the camp facilities construction package.
- Operate the telehandler for materials handling, unloading deliveries, staging modular components, and shifting site supplies as needed.
- Run daily morning pre-starts, task allocations, and site toolboxes.
- Supervise civil works including camp pad preparation, bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, footings, and service trenching (power, water, waste).
- Coordinate plant movements, modular building placement logistics, and material staging on site.
- Ensure strict site safety adherence, including managing SWMS, risk assessments, and daily Take 5s.
- Work closely with the Site Supervisor and project engineers to monitor daily construction progress against drawings and schedules.
- Step in hands-on where needed to maintain work pace, safety, and operational standards.

What You Need:

- Telehandler Licence / Ticket (Gold Card / Non-Slewing / CN / IT) is essential.




- Must pass a pre-employment medical (including instant drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment).
- Proven experience as a Leading Hand in civil construction, site pad earthworks, infrastructure, or camp/modular facility setup.
- White Card (General Construction Induction).
- Valid Driver’s Licence with reliable transport (HR licence an advantage).
- Solid understanding of civil construction drawings, underground service installations, and survey set-outs.
- Additional plant operator tickets or High-Risk Work Licences are highly regarded.
- Strong leadership, communication, and safety-first mindset.

Benefits:

- $58.00 p/hr + OT Penalties + Super.
- Consistent 2/1 roster offering steady earning potential and dedicated time off.
- 10–12 hour shifts maximizing your hours on swing.
- Long-term infrastructure scope: Play a frontline leadership role establishing key accommodation and civil assets from the ground up.
- Seamless onboarding and contractor care through Workfast.

About Us Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia’s largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from all people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

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If you are interested in the Civil Leading Hand (Camp Construction) Role in Merotherie / Mudgee, NSW, please apply now!

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