Lead Scaffolder & On-Site Supervisor — Training & Benefits

Optimum Scaffolding Ltd.; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training & certification

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative workplace culture

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Optimum Scaffolding is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Scaffolder to join our Wyong, NSW team. This full-time role offers a supervisory path within scaffolding operations, overseeing on-site projects with emphasis on safety, quality workmanship and timely delivery.

You will supervise teams, conduct safety briefings, inspect installations, and maintain site records while mentoring junior scaffolders and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have White Card (Construction Induction) and Scaffolding Competency Certification.
• Minimum 5 years' scaffold experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory/leading hand role.
• Strong knowledge of scaffolding systems (independent, suspended, modular).
• Familiarity with Australian Standards and safety regulations; ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate scaffolding teams on construction sites, ensuring high standards.
• Conduct pre-work safety briefings and toolbox talks for hazard identification and project requirements.
• Inspect scaffolding installations for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Maintain daily reports, timesheets and site documentation.
• Communicate progress with project managers and clients, flag delays or safety concerns.
• Train and mentor junior scaffolders and promote safe working practices.
• Identify and rectify health and safety hazards on-site and take corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with site-specific requirements, contracts and legal regulations.
• Assist in problem-solving to keep projects on track.

Skills

White Card

Scaffolding Cert

Supervisory experience

Read drawings

AS/NZS 4576 knowledge

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Job description

Optimum Scaffolding is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Scaffolder to join our Wyong, NSW team. This full-time role offers a supervisory path within scaffolding operations, overseeing on-site projects with emphasis on safety, quality workmanship and timely delivery.

You will supervise teams, conduct safety briefings, inspect installations, and maintain site records while mentoring junior scaffolders and ensuring regulatory compliance.