Leading Hand

Dcoh; Darwin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Leading Hand to lead and coordinate site-based construction, maintenance and repair activities, ensuring work is completed safely and to programme. You will interpret plans, manage resources, and mentor on-site teams across a range of building activities.

Candidates will have proven experience in leading hands or senior labour roles, with White Card, Driver’s Licence, and various on-site licences.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leading Hand

Labouring

Construction site

Plans interpretation

Coordinate labour

HSE compliance

Leadership

Communication

Manual handling

White Card

Driver's Licence

Forklift LF

Scissor Lift

EWP Licence

Working at Heights

Job description

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