Edge Protection Leading Hand

Port City Roofing; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Training in edge protection systems

Growth opportunities

Leadership role

Job summary

Port City Roofing in Townsville, QLD, seeks a reliable Leading Hand to lead our Edge Protection operation. You will supervise a small crew on installations and removals across Townsville and surrounds, coordinating daily activities and ensuring work is completed safely and to standard.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, decision-making and ownership. Training will be provided, with opportunities to grow into broader supervisory positions as the business expands.

Qualifications

• White Card and Working at Heights qualifications are preferred.
• Hands-on experience in construction, roofing, scaffolding or a similar trade is desirable.
• Strong leadership and safety-focused mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small installation crew of one to two employees.
• Plan and organise daily work activities and job requirements.
• Install and dismantle edge protection systems per manufacturer specs and site requirements.
• Take responsibility for site safety, hazard identification and safe work practices.
• Ensure the crew follows SWMS, site procedures and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with site supervisors, project teams and the office.
• Ensure vehicles, tools and equipment are ready and fit for purpose.
• Complete required site documentation and report issues.
• Assist with general roofing activities when required.

Skills

Leadership

Construction

Roofing

Scaffolding

Fabrication

Education

Construction White Card

Working at Heights qualification

Job description

Ready to lead a crew and help build something?

Port City Roofing is looking for a reliable, safety-focused and hands-on Leading Hand to take responsibility for our growing Edge Protection operation.

This is an opportunity for someone with solid construction, roofing, scaffolding or trade experience who is ready to step into a leadership role.

You don't need to be an experienced edge protection installer. We can teach you our systems, equipment and installation methods.

What matters most is your ability to lead people, make good decisions, work safely and take ownership of getting the job done properly.

You'll initially lead a small crew of one to two labourers, working alongside them on installations and removals across our roofing projects in Townsville and surrounding areas.

As our business grows, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility, develop additional crews and play an important role in building this part of our business.

About the role

This is a practical, hands-on leadership position. You'll be responsible for organising your crew, coordinating daily activities and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising a small installation crew of one to two employees.
• Planning and organising daily work activities and job requirements.
• Installing and dismantling edge protection systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements.
• Taking responsibility for site safety, hazard identification and safe work practices.
• Ensuring the crew follows SWMS, site procedures and relevant safety requirements.
• Coordinating with site supervisors, project teams and our office.
• Ensuring vehicles, tools and equipment are ready, maintained and fit for purpose.
• Completing required site documentation and reporting any issues.
• Assisting with general roofing activities when required.

What we're looking for

We're more interested in the person than whether you've installed edge protection before.

You’ll be someone who:

• Has substantial hands‑on experience in construction, roofing, scaffolding, fabrication or a similar trade.
• Has the confidence and maturity to lead a small crew and give clear direction.
• Takes safety seriously and understands that there are no shortcuts when working at heights.
• Can recognise potential risks, assess situations and make sensible decisions on site.
• Is dependable, punctual and takes pride in doing a job properly.
• Communicates well with employees, supervisors and customers.
• Takes ownership of their responsibilities rather than waiting to be told what to do.
• Is comfortable working physically and leading by example.

The right attitude, judgement and leadership ability are more important to us than previous edge protection experience.

Qualifications and experience

Ideally, you'll have:

• Construction White Card.
• Working at Heights qualification.
• Previous experience in roofing, scaffolding, construction or another hands‑on trade.

If you don't have specific edge protection experience, that's okay. Training will be provided to the right person.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $90,000- $105,000 per annum, based on experience.
• Full-time, secure employment with an established local roofing business.
• A hands‑on leadership position with support from our General Manager and management team.
• Training in our edge protection systems, equipment and installation methods.
• The opportunity to help establish and grow our Edge Protection operation.
• Scope to progress into a broader supervisory or operational leadership position as the business expands.

Where this opportunity can lead

We're planning to expand our Edge Protection capability and establish multiple crews as the business grows.

For the right person, this is more than a Leading Hand position. It's an opportunity to become a key part of that growth, develop a team and potentially take on responsibility for coordinating multiple crews.