Lead Hand - Water Infrastructure Construction & Maintenance

Water Infrastructure Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools and gear provided

Long-term full-time role

Variety of sites and challenges

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Water Infrastructure Services (WIS) is seeking a Leading Hand in Construction & Maintenance to lead and support a team across water infrastructure projects. The role is based in Burpengary, QLD, with a mobile role across South-East Queensland and a company vehicle provided.

This hands-on position requires supervising and performing construction tasks, maintaining assets, and coordinating with site managers to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as a leading hand or supervisor in construction or asset maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques and materials.
• Excellent communication and ability to motivate a team.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team of construction workers to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard and on schedule.
• Perform hands-on construction work, including roofing, installation, and maintenance of water assets.
• Coordinate with project managers or site foreman to ensure materials, equipment and resources are available.
• Monitor worker productivity, provide on-the-job training, guidance and support to team members.
• Identify and resolve issues or challenges that arise during the construction process.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Construction knowledge

Health & safety

Tools

White Card

Confined Space

Working at Heights

Job description

Water Infrastructure Services (WIS) is seeking a Leading Hand in Construction & Maintenance to lead and support a team across water infrastructure projects. The role is based in Burpengary, QLD, with a mobile role across South-East Queensland and a company vehicle provided.

This hands-on position requires supervising and performing construction tasks, maintaining assets, and coordinating with site managers to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.