Leading Hand Carpenter

Synergie Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary: $120k–$140k + super

Long-term, stable employment

Defence project experience with career

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking a Leading Hand Carpenter for a major Defence project in Darwin. You’ll supervise trades, coordinate site activities and ensure safety, quality and schedule compliance on large‑scale government builds.

Ideal candidates are trade‑qualified carpenters with supervisory experience and strong communication skills, ready to step into leadership with long‑term career prospects in a stable Australian‑owned contractor.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified carpenter with strong site supervision experience.
• Experience on large commercial or government builds.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate site trades and subcontractors.
• Maintain WHS and QA standards.
• Monitor progress, materials and subcontractor performance.
• Report daily to Site Manager and Project Manager.
• Uphold Defence security and site compliance.

Skills

Supervision experience

Carpentry trade qualification

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in Carpentry

Job description

Synergie Australia is seeking Leading Hands for our client based in Darwin, NT. Our clientis anAustralian-owned construction company delivering high-spec government and Defence projects across Australia and the Pacific. With a growing national presence and a $1 B+ defence project underway, they’re expanding their Darwin site team.

About the Role

You’ll support site operations across multiple new-build Defence facilities, coordinating trades, enforcing safety, and ensuring work is delivered to spec and schedule. Ideal for a hands-on supervisor looking to step into Defence work.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate site trades
• Maintain WHS and QA standards
• Monitor progress, materials, and subcontractor performance
• Report daily to the Site Manager and Project Manager
• Uphold Defence security and site compliance requirements

About You

• Trade-qualified with strong site supervision experience
• Experience on large commercial or government builds
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Clean Police Check | Defence experience preferred

Leading Hand Carpenter – $120K–$140K + Super | Darwin

Ready to take the next step in your construction career? Join a major Defence project in Darwin with excellent pay, long‑term stability and genuine career progression.

Synergie Australia is seeking experienced Leading Hand Carpenters and skilled Carpenters ready to step into leadership roles for an exciting opportunity with a well-established, Australian‑owned construction company based in Darwin, NT.

Our client is delivering major government and Defence infrastructure projects across Australia and the Pacific, including a Defence project valued at over $1 billion.

With a strong pipeline of ongoing work, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long‑term position, work on significant construction projects and continue developing your career.

What’s On Offer?

• Excellent Salary – $120,000 to $140,000 + Super, depending on experience

• Long‑term, stable employment with an established Australian‑owned construction company

• Work on a major Defence infrastructure project in Darwin

• Opportunity to step up into a leadership position and develop your supervisory skills

• Strong pipeline of future construction projects
• Supportive team environment with experienced Site Managers and Project Managers
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development

About the Role

As a Leading Hand Carpenter, you'll play an important role in the day‑to‑day delivery of major Defence construction projects.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity where you'll work closely with the Site Manager, coordinate trades and subcontractors, and help ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating tradespeople and subcontractors on site

• Remaining hands‑on with carpentry and construction activities when required

• Assisting with daily site operations and construction scheduling

• Monitoring workmanship, quality and project progress
• Ensuring workplace health and safety standards are maintained
• Working closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to achieve project milestones
• Supporting the successful delivery of new Defence facilities

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in speaking with experienced Leading Hand Carpenters, Carpenter Supervisors and skilled Carpenters looking to take the next step in their careers.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Trade qualification in Carpentry
• Strong experience across commercial construction or large‑scale building projects
• Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience highly regarded
• Ability to coordinate trades and lead by example
• Good communication skills and a practical, hands‑on approach
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check

Previous Defence project experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Interested? Let’s Have a Chat!

Whether you’re an experienced Leading Hand looking for a new opportunity or a skilled Carpenter ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a competitive salary, work on a significant Darwin construction project and build a long‑term career with a growing Australian‑owned company.

• $120,000 – $130,000 + super
• National Defence project | long‑term pipeline
• Strong team culture | growth and mentorship path