Experienced Scaffolders & Leading Hands

GemSource; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HR truck licence bonus

Job summary

GemSource Recruitment is partnering with an established scaffolding company expanding across South East Queensland. We are seeking experienced scaffolders and leading hands for Sunshine Coast, Brisbane North & South, and Gold Coast projects.

Earn $40–$65+ per hour with ongoing, permanent full-time opportunities. You’ll work with reliable crews, perform erect/dismantle tasks safely at heights, and have chances to progress into leading hand roles across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Construction White Card.
• Scaffolding licence (Basic, Intermediate or Advanced).
• Working at Heights ticket or willing to obtain one.
• Reliable transport and a current driver's licence.
• Punctual and safety‑minded.

Responsibilities

• Run a crew day to day and keep projects moving.
• Read scaffold plans and set out jobs.
• Ensure scaffolds are built safely and to standard before handover.
• Liaise with builders and site supervisors.
• Train and develop newer crew members.
• Stay hands-on when the job requires it.

Skills

Scaffolding

Reading scaffold plans

Crew leadership

Job description

Experienced Scaffolders, Ticketed Scaffolders & Leading Hands

Good scaffolders let their work do the talking. Let's find you a crew that appreciates it.

GemSource Recruitment is working with an established scaffolding company that's growing across South East Queensland, and we're looking for experienced scaffolders and leading hands to join their crews.

We're not looking for people who just want a quick job and move on. We want reliable people who know their trade, take pride in their work and are looking for long-term stability and security.

Location and Pay

Sunshine Coast | Brisbane North & South | Gold Coast

$40–$65+ per hour | Ongoing Work

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Scaffold Installers

We're after people with hands-on experience in one or more of:

• Void protection installation


• Guard rail and edge protection


• Hang-on platforms


• Aluminium scaffold systems


• Steel scaffold system

You’ll need to be confident working at heights, quick and safe with your erect and dismantle work, and solid as part of a crew.

Qualified Leads

• Running a crew day to day and keeping jobs moving


• Reading scaffold plans and setting out jobs


• Making sure every scaffold is built safely and to standard before handover


• Liaising with builders and site supervisors


• Training and developing newer crew members


• Staying hands-on when the job needs it

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Construction White Card


• Scaffolding licence (Basic, Intermediate or Advanced) for installer and lead roles


• Working at Heights ticket, or happy to get one


• Reliable transport and a current driver's licence


• Turns up on time, every time


• Takes safety seriously


• Gets on with a crew

An HR truck licence is a big bonus!

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• $40–$65+ per hour, depending on experience, qualifications and capability


• Permanent, full-time employment opportunities


• Consistent hours and ongoing projects


• Work across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast


• Opportunities to work closer to home


• Supportive crews and a safety-focused workplace


• Career progression into leading hand and supervisory positions

RELOCATING FROM NEW ZEALAND OR INTERSTATE?

Thinking about making the move to Queensland?

I regularly speak with experienced tradespeople looking to relocate, and I understand that finding accommodation and getting settled can be challenging.

I'm happy to help you explore rental accommodation options and make the move easier.

INTERESTED? LET'S TALK.

If you’re an experienced scaffolder or leading hand looking for ongoing work with a good crew, I’d be keen to hear from you.