Lead Carpenter & On-Site Team Leader (Permanent)

Harbr Build Co; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A permanent position

Rostered day off every four weeks

Fuel card for work travel

Tool allowance included in salary

Overtime paid under industry award

Leadership role valuing experience

Supportive, close-knit team

Job summary

Harbr Build Co. seeks a on-site Carpentry Lead to manage and drive a skilled crew on projects within roughly a 70-80km radius of Newcastle. You will stay hands-on on the tools while organising the team, coordinating trades, and ensuring timely progress.

You will mentor apprentices, carry out frame-to-truss work through to lock-up, and maintain high safety standards on busy sites with occupied homes. A permanent, full-time role offers stability and growth.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Carpentry required.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Current White Card.
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle.
• Own tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the carpentry crew, allocate tasks and supervise apprentices and labourers.
• Mentor and train apprentices and pass on trade practices.
• Provide general management and leadership on site.
• Carry out carpentry from frame and truss installation to lock-up and fit-off.
• Read and interpret plans, specs and engineering documents.
• Coordinate with other trades to keep work flowing in order.
• Perform quality checks before inspections and address defects.
• Check deliveries against orders and update Construction Manager on progress and variations.
• Lead by example on safety and run toolbox talks.

Skills

Carpentry leadership

Crew supervision

Plan interpretation

On-site teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Tools

Personal carpentry tools

Job description

Harbr Build Co. seeks a on-site Carpentry Lead to manage and drive a skilled crew on projects within roughly a 70-80km radius of Newcastle. You will stay hands-on on the tools while organising the team, coordinating trades, and ensuring timely progress.

You will mentor apprentices, carry out frame-to-truss work through to lock-up, and maintain high safety standards on busy sites with occupied homes. A permanent, full-time role offers stability and growth.