Leading hand carpenter

Moda Builds; Ocean Grove; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Moda Builds on the Bellarine Peninsula is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to manage a small on-site crew, perform carpentry across all build stages, and deliver one project from start to finish with a focus on quality. You will contribute to high-end renovations and new homes while maintaining tight timelines.

The role requires reading plans, strong communication with the builder and apprentices, and owning tools with a reliable car.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years' qualified carpentry experience.
• Experience in a leading hand role — you know how to run a crew.
• A sharp eye for detail — we're doing high-end stuff, so the finish matters.
• Can read plans and keep a job moving without needing your hand held.
• Good communicator, works well in a team but can lead one too.
• Own tools, reliable car, current White Card.

Responsibilities

• Running a small crew day to day on-site.
• Getting stuck into the carpentry work yourself across all stages of the build.
• Mostly working on one project at a time, start to finish.
• Keeping quality and safety on point.
• Working closely with the builder to keep things ticking along.
• Helping out the apprentices coming through.

Skills

Carpentry

Crew leadership

Reading plans

Team player

Tools

White Card

Own tools

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Leading Hand Carpenter to join our crew building quality custom new homes and renovations on the Bellarine Peninsula. You'll run a small crew day to day on-site, get stuck into the carpentry work yourself across all stages of the build, and work mostly on one project at a time from start to finish.

Key responsibilities

Running a small crew day to day on-site

Getting stuck into the carpentry work yourself across all stages of the build

Mostly working on one project at a time, start to finish

Keeping quality and safety on point

Working closely with the builder to keep things ticking along

Helping out the apprentices coming through

About you

Min 5 years' qualified carpentry experience

Experience in a leading hand role — you know how to run a crew

A sharp eye for detail — we're doing high-end stuff, so the finish matters

Can read plans and keep a job moving without needing your hand held

Good communicator, works well in a team but can lead one too

Own tools, reliable car, current White Card

Full-time, steady work

Focus on one job at a time so you can really own the quality and see it through

Good fun environment with a solid bunch of people who actually get along

Quality projects you can be proud to have your name on

Room to grow with the business long term