Lead Restoration Technician

Summit Restorations; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate 35–45 AUD/hr

Bonus scheme

Fully maintained vehicle

Phone, computer and tools provided

Personal office space

Ongoing IICRC training

Structured career progression

Stable insurance-contract work

Job summary

Summit Restorations on the Gold Coast seeks an experienced Lead Restoration Technician to head field operations, manage complex water damage and mould remediation projects, and mentor junior staff. You will run residential, commercial and insurance restoration across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW.

You will perform moisture mapping, prepare damage assessments and restoration scopes while ensuring safety, quality, and efficient insurer and client liaison throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Essential hands-on experience in structural water damage restoration and mould remediation.
• IICRC WRT certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong moisture mapping, documentation and reporting skills.
• Clean, valid Australian Open Driver's Licence is mandatory.
• Ability to lead, mentor and train junior technicians.
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Attend and manage restoration projects from initial assessment through to completion.
• Manage equipment deployment and monitor drying progress.
• Perform emergency make-safe works to mitigate further damage.
• Conduct moisture mapping, structural drying, mould remediation and fire restoration works.
• Prepare detailed damage assessments, reports and restoration scopes.
• Operate and monitor specialised restoration equipment.
• Liaise with insurers, loss adjusters, builders and clients.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health and safety.
• Mentor junior technicians and maintain team standards.

Skills

Moisture mapping

Report writing

Job documentation

Attention to detail

Mentor junior staff

Driver's licence

Leadership

Education

IICRC WRT Certification (AMRT, ASD and FSRT preferred)

Job description

Take the next step in your restoration career with an industry-led team that values your technical expertise and project management skills. As an experienced, autonomous Lead Restoration Technician, you will head up field operations, manage complex claims, and mentor junior staff. You'll run water damage restoration, structural drying and mould remediation projects independently across residential, commercial and insurance work on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW area.

Key responsibilities

• Attend and manage restoration projects from initial assessment through to completion
• Manage equipment deployment and monitor drying progress
• Perform emergency make-safe works to mitigate further property damage
• Conduct moisture mapping, structural drying, mould remediation and fire restoration works
• Prepare detailed damage assessments, reports and restoration scopes
• Operate and monitor specialised restoration equipment
• Liaise professionally with insurers, loss adjusters, builders and clients
• Ensure all works comply with company procedures and health and safety requirements
• Mentor junior technicians and maintain team standards
• Follow health and safety protocols and always wear appropriate personal protective equipment

About you

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience specifically within structural water damage restoration and mould remediation
• IICRC WRT Certified (AMRT, ASD and FSRT preferred)
• Confident with moisture mapping, report writing and job documentation
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality workmanship
• Clean, valid Australian Open Driver's Licence is mandatory

About us

Summit Restorations is a highly regarded restoration company operating out of Currumbin, Gold Coast. Specialising in water damage, mould remediation, fire, smoke, storm damage throughout Gold Coast and Northern NSW. IICRC certified. RIA member. Built on systems that actually work.

• $35 to $45 p/hr + super + Bonus Scheme
• Fully maintained vehicle, phone, computer and tools for business use
• Personal office space and desk
• Ongoing IICRC training and development
• Structured career path with real career progression
• Stable, high volume work from insurance contracts

Ready to take the lead?

We treat restoration as a highly skilled trade- not just a cleaning job. If you are ready for better structure, premium equipment, and a pay framework that truly respects your time, we want to hear from you.