Leading Hand - Operations

Larrakia Development Corporation; Darwin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Larrakia Development Corporation is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to coordinate daily property maintenance operations across the Greater Darwin Region. This hands-on leadership role focuses on supervising field teams, planning work, and ensuring safety and quality across multiple sites.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will mentor staff, manage rosters, conduct toolbox talks, handle timesheets and reporting, and act as the main client liaison to ensure service delivery meets KPIs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role or equivalent
• Qualifications in Horticulture or Irrigation
• MR Licence (or higher)
• White Card, OCHRE Card and ability to pass a Fit For Work Assessment including D&A
• National Police Clearance

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate daily works and staff rosters
• Supervise operational teams to deliver quality outcomes
• Conduct toolbox talks and pre-start meetings for safety
• Coordinate maintenance, servicing and repair of machinery, tools and equipment
• Monitor site performance and undertake regular site visits
• Act as a key contact for clients regarding service delivery and operational matters
• Assist with timesheets, documentation, reporting and administrative requirements
• Support achievement of operational KPIs and business objectives
• Provide coverage with field teams during peak workloads or staff shortages

Skills

Supervisory experience

Horticulture

Irrigation

Travel readiness

ServiceM8 knowledge

Education

Horticulture qualifications

Irrigation qualifications

Tools

ServiceM8

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About your role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Leading Hand to support the delivery of Property Maintenance services across the Greater Darwin Region.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising field teams, maintaining quality and safety standards, and supporting the efficient delivery of services across multiple worksites. This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines team supervision, operational planning, client liaison and continuous improvement.

About what you'll do

• Assist with planning, scheduling and coordinating daily works and staff rosters
• Supervise, support and mentor operational teams to deliver quality outcomes
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and ensure safety requirements are met
• Coordinate the maintenance, servicing and repair of machinery, tools, plant and equipment
• Monitor site performance and undertake regular site visits to ensure quality standards are maintained
• Act as a key contact for clients and customers regarding service delivery and operational matters
• Assist with timesheets, job documentation, reporting and administrative requirements
• Support the achievement of operational KPIs and business objectives
• Work alongside field teams when required during peak workloads or staff shortages

About you / What you'll bring

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar supervisory role and/or relevant qualifications in Horticulture or Irrigation
• Ability to work independently and within a diverse team environment
• Willingness to travel to worksites throughout the Greater Darwin Region
• Current MR Licence (or higher)
• White Card, OCHRE Card and ability to pass a Fit For Work Assessment, including a D&A are essential
• Current National Police Clearance
• Previous experience using ServiceM8, Word and Excel are highly regarded
• Experience maintaining operational records, schedules and reporting systems is preferred

About us

Larrakia Development Corporation is a values-based, profit-for-purpose organization based in Darwin. Our Vision is lasting wealth, health and wellbeing of all Larrakia People.

Our core activities include land holdings and development, labour hire,property development, heritage monitoring, ground maintenance, andinvestments.