Coatings Project Lead - Regional Ops & Team Leadership

Nulsen Disability Services; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Bonus scheme

Rewards and benefits platform

Job summary

Higgins Coatings is seeking a hands-on Operations Lead in the Rockhampton region. You will manage projects across multiple sites, lead crews, plan resources, and make practical on-site decisions to ensure quality workmanship.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will build strong relationships with local clients, trades and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while maintaining on-budget performance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified painter with commercial experience.
• Experience leading small teams of wages staff and sub-contractors on concurrent projects.
• Ability to assess budgeted hours and costs for projects.
• Proficient in completing documentation electronically.
• Strong written and verbal communication to ensure client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of works for multiple concurrent projects safely, on time, to contract specification and budget.
• Day-to-day planning of resources and labour – employees and sub-contractors.
• Job assessments, monitoring and cost control.
• Represent Higgins professionally in the local market and strengthen our reputation through reliable delivery.
• Keep clients informed through regular, practical communication.

Skills

Trade qualified painter

Team leadership

Budget & cost control

Documentation skills

Client communication

Job description

Higgins Coatings is seeking a hands-on Operations Lead in the Rockhampton region. You will manage projects across multiple sites, lead crews, plan resources, and make practical on-site decisions to ensure quality workmanship.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will build strong relationships with local clients, trades and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while maintaining on-budget performance.