Leading Hand - Residential Construction

Living Gems Developments Pty Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates

Overtime and weekly pay

Local ongoing work

Great working culture

Job summary

Living Gems Developments Pty Ltd – Rockhampton QLD is seeking an experienced Residential Carpentry Leading Hand to support Parkhurst project sites. You will help the team with carpentry tasks, assist with handovers, and lead by example to maintain quality, timelines, and a positive on-site culture.

Ideal candidates will hold a carpentry trade, have residential construction experience, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Trade in carpentry and residential construction experience required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliability and ability to work with minimal supervision as part of a team.
• Strong safety initiative and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend carpentry work and help square off villas for handovers.
• Mentor and lead a small team on site, setting a positive, collaborative tone.
• Ensure safety standards are met across the builds and site operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Carpentry trade

Job description

Living Gems Developments Pty Ltd – Rockhampton QLD

We are currently looking for an experienced Leading Hand to help our team in Parkhurst build our 500+ luxury villa resort.

About The Role

As an experienced Residential Carpentry Leading Hand, you'll bring good knowledge and vast experience in the fast-paced construction industry. You will be assisting with the back end of the builds and getting the villas squared off for handovers. Carpentry work is required most days but also the ability to be an allrounder leading hand.

A team leader who leads by example and keeps a collaborative and positive team working together to achieve the desired outcomes regarding the project timelines and quality throughout, whilst ensuring that all safety requirements are met.

You want to get the work done in a really good cultural environment.

If you are looking to be a committed team leader, ready to jump on the tools, please apply to join us at the Parkhurst site.

What You'll Need

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A trade in carpentry
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Residential construction experience
• General knowledge of the construction industry and environmental principles and relevant legislation/standards.
• Effective communication, time management and problem-solving skills
• Be reliable and trustworthy with the ability to work with little supervision and be able to work as part of a team
• Strong safety initiative
• Construction Induction white/blue card
• Current Australian Open Drivers Licence
• Be reliable and dedicated to the role

Why Join Living Gems?

One of Australia's most respected developers of over-50s lifestyle resorts. We deliver high-quality homes and premium facilities that enrich communities.

Living Gems has been at the forefront of creating vibrant and secure lifestyle communities for active over-50s for more than 30 years. Our resorts are known for their architectural quality, thoughtful amenities, and a deep sense of belonging for residents. We're proudly family-owned, values-led, and driven by innovation, quality, and community impact.

• Be part of a high-growth company with a reputation for quality and innovation
• Deliver exceptional homes in a premium lifestyle community
• Work for a family-owned business that values people, culture, and long-term impact

We offer above award rates plus overtime and weekly pay

• Ongoing local work with leading builder with long pipeline of work
• Monday to Friday working week
• Great working culture
• We support the continuous learning and professional development of our employees, in turn promoting career progression through the company.

To discover more about Living Gems Resorts, visit our website www.livinggems.com.au.