Advanced Scaffolder

WorkPac Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkPac Group is seeking an experienced scaffolder for a major Mackay project. You will erect, modify and dismantle complex scaffolding, read plans, and ensure compliance with safety standards on a long-running site near Daly Bay.

We welcome candidates with an Advanced Scaffolding High Risk Work Licence, White Card, and full Australian working rights. Immediate starts available for suitable applicants, with 12-hour shifts and local roster arrangements.

Qualifications

• Current Advanced Scaffolding High Risk Work Licence.
• Current White Card (Construction Induction).
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening (DAS).
• Availability to commence at short notice.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced scaffolding within construction or industrial environments.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Erecting, modifying and dismantling complex scaffolding structures to provide safe access across a major construction project.
• Applying your advanced scaffolding skills to support challenging scaffold builds and work at varying heights and levels.
• Reading and interpreting scaffold plans and drawings to ensure structures meet project specifications and safety requirements.
• Inspecting scaffold structures and ensuring all work complies with relevant safety standards and site procedures.
• Working alongside other trades and site personnel to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality scaffolding solutions.

Skills

Advanced scaffolding

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

Job description

Our Client is a leading Australian industrial services provider delivering specialist maintenance and construction services across the mining, oil and gas, marine and infrastructure industries. With expertise in scaffolding, abrasive blasting, protective coatings and asset maintenance, they are committed to maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes across major industrial projects.

What you will be doing:

Erecting, modifying and dismantling complex scaffolding structures to provide safe access across a major construction project

Applying your advanced scaffolding skills to support challenging scaffold builds and work at varying heights and levels

Reading and interpreting scaffold plans and drawings to ensure structures meet project specifications and safety requirements

Inspecting scaffold structures and ensuring all work complies with relevant safety standards and site procedures

Working alongside other trades and site personnel to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality scaffolding solutions

What you will need:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Current Advanced Scaffolding High Risk Work Licence

Current White Card (Construction Induction)

Current driver's licence and reliable transport

Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening (DAS)

Availability to commence at short notice

Full Australian working rights

Demonstrated experience in advanced scaffolding within construction or industrial environments

Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational standards

What's in it for you?

Option of a base rate + penalties or competitive hourly flat rate

12-hour workdays with the opportunity to maximise your earnings

Local Mackay project – be home every night with no need for FIFO or DIDO

Immediate starts available for candidates ready to get on site

Enjoy great views while working on an infrastructure project at Daly Bay

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.

EEO

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.