At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a hands-on team in delivering a multi-storey hotel project.
- Company: Established head contractor with a strong reputation in construction.
- Benefits: Join an experienced team and work on exciting, large-scale projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term work with career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic site team and make a real impact on construction.
- Qualifications: Experience in multi-deck construction and carpentry leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
The Opportunity
I'm working with an established head contractor delivering a $26m+ multi-storey hotel development in the Hunter Valley. With structural works progressing, they are looking for an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to join the site team from late September / early October. This is a hands-on Leading Hand position working closely with an experienced Structures Foreman and Site Manager. You'll still have the nail bag on while helping coordinate trades, labour and structural works across a fast-moving site. The project consists of a multi-level hotel with suspended post-tensioned slabs, multiple deck construction and a rooftop pool/spa, with several work fronts operating concurrently.
The Role
- Hands-on Leading Hand Carpenter position
- Assist with delivery of the structural package
- Multi-deck construction and suspended slab works
- Post-tensioned concrete structure
- Coordinate trades and labour on the ground
- Assist with sequencing and day-to-day site planning
- Maintain quality and safety standards
- Work closely with the Structures Foreman and Site Manager
- Help keep multiple work fronts moving to programme
About You
This role needs someone who has already worked on multi-deck construction and understands the pace and sequencing involved. Someone coming purely from low-rise or residential carpentry will struggle with the complexity of the structure. You will ideally have:
- Carpentry trade background
- Previous Leading Hand experience
- Multi-deck construction experience – essential
- Suspended / post-tensioned slab experience
- Commercial or multi-storey construction background
- Comfortable being hands-on while coordinating others
- Strong understanding of structural sequencing
- Forklift / Manitou ticket highly regarded
- White Card
- First Aid advantageous
You'll be joining a good, experienced project team with a Site Manager, Structures Foreman and Fitout Foreman already in place. The initial project runs for approximately 17+ months, with additional works planned alongside the main development.
Leading Hand employer: Redpath Partners
Join a leading Tier 2 construction business in Melbourne, where you will play a pivotal role as a Design Manager in delivering major apartment and multi-residential projects. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, the company fosters a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and offers competitive salary packages. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced project leaders in a dynamic environment that values design management responsibility and effective communication.
