Lead Scaffolder & On‑Site Team Leader

Thomas Scaffolding; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel incentives between branches

Structured onboarding and ongoing培训

Clear leadership development pathway

Regular 1:1s and company-wide沟通

Strong team culture with recognition,

Job summary

Thomas Scaffolding is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Scaffolder for our Port Macquarie team. You will lead site crews, manage scaffold erection, modification and dismantling, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

We value hands-on leadership with a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration across projects. This full-time role offers travel incentives between branches, structured onboarding, and a clear leadership development pathway.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' scaffolding experience, with Leading Hand or supervisory background.
• Able to read scaffold drawings and interpret project scopes.
• Calm under pressure, reliable, and accountable for your team's performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise scaffolders and labourers - allocate tasks and keep work moving safely and efficiently.
• Run pre-starts, enforce PPE and SWMS, and report hazards promptly.
• Coordinate with supervisors and yard teams to keep materials and resources on track.
• Inspect scaffolds, manage tagging and documentation, and ensure handover compliance.
• Maintain accurate site paperwork.
• Coach and develop your crew - help build the next generation of site leaders.
• Lead by example - model a safe, productive, and respectful team culture.

Skills

Site leadership

Crew supervision

Reading scaffold drawings

Education

Advanced Scaffolding Licence

White Card

Driver's Licence

Job description

Thomas Scaffolding is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Scaffolder for our Port Macquarie team. You will lead site crews, manage scaffold erection, modification and dismantling, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

We value hands-on leadership with a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration across projects. This full-time role offers travel incentives between branches, structured onboarding, and a clear leadership development pathway.