Darwin Leading Hand — Hands-On Crew Leader

CC Pines; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Darwin sunshine lifestyle

Job summary

CC Pines is seeking a Leading Hand in Darwin to guide a small on-site crew while staying hands-on with the tools. You will act as the link between the crew and the Foreman, ensuring work is delivered safely, to spec, and on schedule.

This full-time role offers a genuine leadership step for a tradesperson, with relocation support available and a competitive salary reflecting your experience and dedication to safety and quality across high-risk projects in the Territory.

Qualifications

• A trade qualification and solid hands-on experience, ideally 3–5+ years, with some prior experience leading or mentoring others.
• Familiarity with site safety standards and a genuine commitment to a safe crew
• Good communication skills, comfortable directing a crew and reporting up to a Foreman or Site Manager
• Practical problem-solving and the ability to keep a small team on track under normal site pressures
• Current White Card and any trade-specific licences relevant to your field

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating a small crew's day-to-day work on-site
• Working hands-on alongside your crew, not just directing from the sidelines
• Organising tools, materials and daily tasks to keep the work moving
• Supporting site safety, quality and environmental standards within your crew
• Identifying issues or risks early and flagging them to the Foreman or Site Manager
• Keeping accurate records of work completed and reporting progress up the chain
• Mentoring less experienced tradespeople within your crew

Skills

Leading a crew

Communication skills

Problem solving

Site safety

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

CC Pines is seeking a Leading Hand in Darwin to guide a small on-site crew while staying hands-on with the tools. You will act as the link between the crew and the Foreman, ensuring work is delivered safely, to spec, and on schedule.

This full-time role offers a genuine leadership step for a tradesperson, with relocation support available and a competitive salary reflecting your experience and dedication to safety and quality across high-risk projects in the Territory.