Leading Hand

DCOH; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCOH in Darwin is seeking a hands-on Site Lead to coordinate construction, maintenance and repair activities, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes on our projects. You will interpret plans and specifications, manage daily site operations, and mentor on-site teams to meet programme and productivity goals while upholding our safety standards.

Applicants should have proven experience in leading on-site roles, a White Card, a current Australian Driver’s Licence, and relevant licences (LF, Scissor

Qualifications

• Experience in leading on-site construction, maintenance or repair activities.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications and work instructions.
• Proven ability to coordinate labour, materials, tools and equipment.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring on site.
• Good communication with workers, subcontractors and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and provide hands-on support across site works.
• Interpret plans and material requirements to support delivery.
• Coordinate daily site activities and monitor progress for safety and quality.
• Carry out general building tasks including carpentry, steelwork, ceilings, painting and labouring.
• Manage site resources to sustain productivity and minimize downtime.
• Ensure deliveries are received and stored correctly to prevent loss or damage.
• Mentor team members and promote a positive site culture.

Skills

Leading Hand experience

Trades experience

Plan interpretation

Liaising with workers/subcontractors

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Communication skills

Manual construction work

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.

We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.

Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

WHO YOU ARE

This Darwin-based role is responsible for leading and coordinating site-based construction, maintenance and repair activities, ensuring work is completed safely.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a Leading Hand, senior labouring, trades or construction site role
• Strong practical skills across construction, maintenance, repair and general building activities
• Experience interpreting plans, specifications and work instructions
• Ability to coordinate labour, materials, tools and equipment to meet project requirements
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements within construction environments
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to mentor and support team members on site
• Sound communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with workers, subcontractors and management
• Strong work ethic with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach
• Hold a current Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Hold a current Forklift Licence (LF)
• Hold Scissor Lift Verification of Competency
• Hold a current Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence
• Hold Working at Heights competency
• Physical fitness and the capability to undertake manual construction activities safely

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead by example and provide hands-on support across construction, maintenance, alteration and repair works
• Interpret plans, specifications and material requirements to support efficient project delivery
• Coordinate daily site activities and monitor progress to ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard
• Undertake a range of general building activities including carpentry, steelwork, reinforcement fixing, metalwork, ceilings, partitions, linings, painting, landscaping and labouring works
• Manage site resources, materials, tools and equipment to maintain productivity and minimise downtime
• Ensure deliveries are received, checked and stored correctly to prevent loss or damage
• Load, unload and move materials, tools and equipment as required
• Monitor the safe operation and condition of plant, tools and equipment
• Maintain safe, clean and organised work areas through effective housekeeping and waste management practices
• Set up and dismantle fencing, signage and barriers to establish safe work zones
• Ensure all PPE, site safety procedures and company policies are followed at all times
• Assist tradespeople and machine operators with construction and operational activities
• Act as a key point of communication between site personnel and management, providing updates and supporting coordination of works
• Mentor team members, promote a positive site culture and support workforce development
• Help resolve day-to-day site issues to maintain programme and productivity outcomes
• Represent DCOH professionally and uphold the standards set out in the DCOH Code of Conduct