Leading Hand

SEE Group; Wongawallan; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Overtime penalties

Vehicle

Job summary

SEE Group is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our civil construction team delivering TMR and DRFA projects in the Mt Tamborine region. You will coordinate daily site activities, crews and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely and to project specifications.

You will lead by example, assist with resolving on-site issues, and contribute to a positive site environment while maintaining quality and safety standards across roadworks, earthworks and related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in civil construction.
• Experience in Leading Hand or senior civil role preferred.
• Experience across roadworks, earthworks, drainage, pavements, rehab.
• Exposure to TMR projects or DRFA disaster recovery works valued.
• Hands-on civil construction skills with a practical approach.
• Able to read construction drawings, specs and site markers.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and timely project delivery.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Lead by example with limited supervision.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Supervisors, Superintendents and Project Managers with delivering TMR and DRFA civil works.
• Coordinate daily site activities per construction programs and priorities.
• Lead construction crews to complete works safely and to standard.
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant, equipment and materials daily.
• Undertake civil works including roadworks, earthworks, drainage and pavements.
• Work from drawings and site markers under supervision.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure quality and compliance with specs.
• Support site inspections, quality activities and records.
• Monitor productivity and identify efficiency improvements.
• Raise safety or site issues to the Site Supervisor promptly.
• Maintain safe work areas and ensure safe operation of crews and equipment.
• Support mentoring and development of site personnel.
• Communicate effectively with the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Reading drawings

Coordination of crews

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction, Road Construction & Maintenance

Current Construction White Card

First Aid & CPR

Plant tickets & site competencies

TMR road construction experience

Tools

None

Job description

Hourly Rate + Overtime Penalties + Vehicle

The SEE Way SEE Group is a family-built company with over 35 years of experience delivering excellence across civil construction, mining and infrastructure. At SEE Group, we don't just build projects, we build careers.

Be part of a down-to-earth, supportive team that values diversity and inclusion

Benefit from career growth and tailored development opportunities

Enjoy personalised rewards and recognition for your hard work

Work on impactful projects that shape communities

Collaborate with passionate people who bring a \"boots & all\" attitude to everything they do

About the Opportunity SEE Civil is looking for an experienced Leading Hand to join our construction team delivering TMR and Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) projects in the Mt Tamborine region. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, this is a hands-on leadership role supporting the delivery of road infrastructure, reconstruction, rehabilitation and disaster recovery works.

You will assist with coordinating daily site activities, construction crews, subcontractors, plant and equipment, helping to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, programs, quality requirements and applicable TMR standards. Working closely with the Site Supervisor and wider project team, you will lead by example, provide practical support to site personnel, assist with resolving day-to-day construction issues and contribute to a positive and productive site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Site Supervisors, Superintendents and Project Managers with the delivery of TMR and DRFA civil construction works.


• Support the planning and coordination of daily site activities in accordance with construction programs and project priorities.


• Lead and coordinate construction crews to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.


• Coordinate subcontractors, plant, equipment and materials required for daily construction activities.


• Undertake and oversee civil construction activities, including roadworks, earthworks, drainage, pavement and associated infrastructure works.


• Work from construction drawings, specifications and site markers under the direction of supervisors and engineers.


• Monitor workmanship and assist with ensuring works meet project quality requirements and TMR specifications.


• Support site inspections, quality activities and the completion of required construction records.


• Monitor site productivity and assist with identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency of construction activities.


• Identify site, construction and safety issues and promptly raise them with the Site Supervisor.


• Ensure site activities are undertaken in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.


• Assist with maintaining safe work areas and ensuring employees, subcontractors, plant and equipment operate safely.


• Support the coaching, mentoring and development of site personnel.


• Maintain effective communication with supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and other members of the project team.


• Represent SEE Group professionally and contribute to a positive, productive and collaborative team environment.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Minimum three years' experience within the civil construction industry.


• Previous experience in a Leading Hand or similar senior civil construction role will be highly regarded.


• Demonstrated experience across roadworks, earthworks, drainage, pavements, reconstruction, rehabilitation or associated civil infrastructure works.


• Previous exposure to TMR projects and/or DRFA-funded disaster recovery works will be highly regarded.


• Strong practical civil construction skills and a hands‑on approach to site activities.


• Experience coordinating construction crews, subcontractors, plant and equipment.


• Ability to read and work from construction drawings, specifications and site markers.


• Strong understanding of safe work practices and quality requirements within civil construction.


• Ability to lead by example, motivate others and work effectively with limited supervision.


• Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, quality and productive project delivery.


• Physical capability to undertake the inherent requirements of the position.

Qualifications

• Current Construction White Card


• Certificate III in Civil Construction, Road Construction and Maintenance or a similar discipline.


• First Aid and CPR certificate.


• Relevant plant tickets and civil construction competencies.


• Previous experience working within a TMR road construction environment.

The following qualifications are desirable:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction, Road Construction and Maintenance or a similar discipline.


• First Aid and CPR certificate.


• Relevant plant tickets and civil construction competencies.


• Previous experience working within a TMR road construction environment.

What's Next? If you're an experienced civil construction Leading Hand looking to work on significant TMR road infrastructure and disaster recovery projects, we'd love to hear from you. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested to learn more about SEE Group? Visit www.seegroup.com.au