Concreter

Multiworks Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Excellent hourly rates with weekly pay

RDOs on schedule

LAHA options on eligible projects

EAP for wellbeing

Career development via Field Career L​

Job summary

Multiworks Australia seeks an experienced Concreter to join our team for ongoing Melbourne and regional Victoria/Queensland projects. You will run pours from start to finish, plan sequence, lead a small crew and achieve a high-quality finish on concrete structures for civil, utility, and industrial works.

Responsibilities include placing, vibrating and finishing slabs, walls and columns, reading drawings, coaching teammates, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Proven concreter experience on civil, commercial or industrial projects.
• Ability to run pours end to end with a crew.
• Experience reading drawings and setting out work.

Responsibilities

• Run pours end to end with a crew, plan sequence, labour and plant to finish.
• Place and vibrate concrete in walls and columns with proper form pressure.
• Screed and float slabs to level and fall; judge surface readiness.
• Operate a power trowel to finish slabs.
• Deliver finishes to spec (steel trowel, broom, stipple, exposed or washed aggregate).
• Set out and form standard structures from drawings (footings, pads, slabs).
• Place and tie reo to drawings with correct cover and laps.
• Read drawings and check levels; adjust before pours.
• Coach less experienced concreters and raise crew standards.
• Deliver safe, timely work with high quality per site policies.

Skills

Running pours with crew

Reading drawings

Slab work

Power trowel operation

Team leadership

Job description

Multiworks Australia delivers complex infrastructure projects for major asset owners across the petrochemical, electrical, rail, transport, water, defence, industrial and manufacturing sectors. Originally established as a civil contractor, Multiworks has grown to provide specialist capabilities in concrete structures, pipelines, commercial construction, steel fabrication, waste transport, environmental remediation and demolition through our subsidiary, Multiworks Environmental. Our success is built on a commitment to safety, quality, innovation and strong client partnerships. We take pride in creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills and build rewarding careers within a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Multiworks + You

Multiworks Australia delivers complex infrastructure projects for major asset owners across the petrochemical, electrical, rail, transport, water, defence, industrial and manufacturing sectors. Originally established as a civil contractor, Multiworks has grown to provide specialist capabilities in concrete structures, pipelines, commercial construction, steel fabrication, waste transport, environmental remediation and demolition through our subsidiary, Multiworks Environmental. Our success is built on a commitment to safety, quality, innovation and strong client partnerships. We take pride in creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills and build rewarding careers within a supportive and inclusive workplace.

About the role

Multiworks Australia is seeking an experienced Concreter to join our growing team for ongoing projects across Melbourne, regional Victoria and regional Queensland. This is a senior hands‑on role for someone who can run a pour from start to finish, plan the sequence, lead a small crew and deliver a finish that’s right first time. You’ll work on concrete structures for major civil, utility and industrial projects, including substations, terminal stations and containment structures. This is an excellent opportunity to secure permanent, ongoing employment with a leading infrastructure contractor.

Key responsibilities

• Running pours end to end with a crew, planning the sequence, labour and plant through to the finish
• Placing and vibrating concrete in walls and columns, managing pour rate and form pressure for a clean face on the strip
• Screeding and floating slabs to level and fall, and judging when to work the surface
• Operating a power trowel (helicopter) to a finished slab
• Delivering finishes to spec, including steel trowel, broom, stipple and exposed or washed aggregate
• Setting out and forming standard structures such as footings, plinths, pads and slabs off the drawings
• Placing and tying reo to the drawings, with cover, laps and chairs right first time
• Reading drawings, checking levels with a laser and raising any detail that doesn’t work before the pour
• Coaching less experienced concreters and lifting the standard of the crew
• Delivering work safely, on time and to a high standard of quality, in line with site safety procedures and company policies
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, crew leaders, operators and formworkers

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a concreter on civil, commercial or industrial projects, including running pours with a crew
• Strong slab work: screeding, floating and power trowel to a finished surface
• Experience placing walls and columns, and delivering a range of architectural and industrial finishes
• Ability to read drawings, set out work and check your own levels
• A track record of finishes accepted without rework
• Experience coaching or bringing on less experienced crew members
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to perform physically demanding manual labour
• Current Construction Induction (White Card)
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and best practices
• Willingness to work across various project locations throughout Victoria
• Formwork experience is highly regarded
• Exposure to substations, terminal stations or data centre projects is highly regarded
• VESI training and plant equipment tickets are advantageous
• Willing to undergo and pass a Medical and Police Check

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time employment with long-term project opportunities
• Excellent hourly rates with a reliable weekly pay cycle
• Overtime opportunities available
• Regular Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
• Living Away From Home Allowance (LAHA) options on eligible projects
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing organisation, through our Field Career Ladder
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and utility projects across Victoria
• Supportive and inclusive team culture focused on safety and success

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Multiworks is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.