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Job Vacancy 26/29 - Leading Hand - Construction - Works

About the role
As Leading Hand, you will assist the Supervisor with managing site works on allocated projects. You will help coordinate daily activities, guide and support team members, and liaise with contractors on site to help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

This role would suit someone with experience in civil construction or maintenance works, including reading job plans and specifications. Experience with job set out and level control equipment, such as a Dumpy Level, Theodolite, Laser Level and Total Station, will also be important.

Why work for us?

  • 9-day fortnight (72.5 or 76hrs fortnight)
  • Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
  • 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years’ service – pro rata available after 7 years
  • Salary Packaging available
  • Supportive and motivating team
  • Active Social Club
  • Fitness Passport Program
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $76,875 to $79,334, including Construction Allowance, however exclusive of task allowances and overtime.

Applications for 26/29 – Leading Hand – Construction - Works should include:

  • A cover letter
  • A current resume
  • Statements addressing the selection criteria
  • Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods (Word or PDF format is preferable):

  • Email – [email protected]
  • Mail – Confidential Application No. 26/29, PO Box 974, AYR QLD  4807

Applications close Friday, 3 July 2026 at 9:00am.

Salary

$76,875 to $79,334,

Yearly based

Location

145 Young St, Ayr QLD 4807

Job Overview
job State
QLD (Queensland)
Job Category
Engineering & Asset Management
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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145 Young St, Ayr QLD 4807