Leading Hand

ACCIONA Energía; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is delivering enabling works for Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. This role leads a night shift civil crew on site, reporting to the Night Supervisor and directing a small team on site each night as we undertake drainage, excavation, pavements and concrete works.

You will keep the crew safe, on schedule and working to a high standard, monitor plant and materials, allocate daily tasks and support new workers with guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction (drainage, excavation, pavements, concrete).
• Cert IV in Work Health & Safety.
• White Card (construction induction) and a current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a crew on site during night shift.
• Allocate daily tasks to crew members.
• Ensure work meets quality and safety standards.
• Monitor plant, equipment and materials on site.
• Report hazards and stop unsafe work.
• Support new workers with on-the-job guidance.
• Keep the Night Supervisor updated on progress.

Skills

Experience in civil construction

Crew leadership

Education

Cert IV in Work Health & Safety

White Card (construction induction)

Job description

Infrastructure South Australia 2026-10-26

ANI Leading Hand - Potential Drainage

Job Description

Project Info ACCIONA is delivering enabling works for Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. This work supports the future Submarine Construction Yard, one of the largest defence projects in Australian history. The works include civil construction such as drainage, excavation, pavements and concrete. This is a long-term project with strong pipeline of future work.

About the Opportunity We need a Leading Hand to run our night shift civil crew on the ANI enabling works project. You will report to the Night Supervisor and lead a small team on site each night. This role covers a mix of civil works, including drainage, excavation, pavements, FRP and concrete. You will keep the crew safe, on schedule and working to a high standard.

Due to Defence security requirements, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain Baseline Security Clearance.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and direct a crew on site
• Allocate daily tasks to crew members
• Check work meets quality and safety standards
• Monitor plant, equipment and materials on site
• Report hazards and stop unsafe work
• Support new workers with on-the-job guidance
• Keep the Night Supervisor updated on progress

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience in civil construction (drainage, excavation, pavements, concrete)
• Cert IV in Work Health & Safety
• Experience leading a small crew
• White Card (construction induction)
• Current driver's licence
• Comfortable working night shift

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.