Leading Hand - Roadworks

Red Arrow Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Arrow Australia is seeking experienced Gravels and Pavement Leading Hands to join a civil construction project in Southwest Queensland. You will lead a pavement crew, ensuring gravel and cement modified pavement layers are placed, trimmed and compacted safely and to specification on a 15/6 roster with camp accommodation provided.

Roles involve 12-hour days, travel on day one, and ongoing work from late Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience as Leading Hand, Crew Leader or Foreman on gravels and pavement works.
• Experience delivering works to DTMR specifications is highly regarded.
• Experience with cement modified and stabilised pavements.
• Understanding of pavement tolerances, compaction and moisture control.
• Current C Class driver's licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a gravel and pavement crew to deliver work safely and to spec.
• Oversee placement, spreading, trimming and compaction of pavement layers.
• Coordinate stabilising, watering, mixing and compaction activities.
• Interpret drawings and liaise with surveyors for set out and finished levels.
• Work with quality/testing personnel and maintain documentation.
• Conduct safety talks and promote a positive safety culture.
• Identify hazards and ensure compliance with permits and instructions.
• Coordinate plant, materials and traffic management for continuity.
• Complete diaries, timesheets and quality records accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Cement modified pavement

Pavement laying

DTMR specs

Safety compliance

Job description

Red Arrow Australia - Connecting Opportunity with Talent We currently have opportunities for experienced Gravels and Pavement Leading Hands to join the civil construction team of our client on a major infrastructure project in Southwest Queensland. Multiple positions are available across three crews. The purpose of this role is to lead a pavement crew on a day to day basis, ensuring gravel and stabilised pavement layers are placed, trimmed and compacted safely, efficiently and in accordance with specification.

Details

• 15/6 roster - travel in day one, travel out day fifteen
• 12 hour days, 7 days per week, inclusive of public holidays
• Camp accommodation and all meals provided
• Transport provided from pick up points
• PPE supplied
• late October 2026 - ongoing

Key responsibilities

• Lead, direct and support a gravels and pavement crew to deliver work safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications
• Oversee the placement, spreading, trimming and compaction of gravel and cement modified pavement layers to the required levels and tolerances
• Coordinate stabilising, watering, mixing and compaction activities, ensuring correct moisture content and layer thickness is achieved
• Interpret drawings, levels and survey information, and liaise with surveyors to confirm set out and finished surface levels
• Work with site quality and testing personnel to ensure compaction, moisture and material testing requirements are met and documented
• Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and take 5s, and actively promote a positive safety culture within the crew
• Identify hazards, participate in risk assessments and ensure all work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures, permits and work instructions
• Coordinate plant, materials and traffic management requirements to maintain continuity of work
• Complete daily diaries, timesheets, plant records and quality documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment at all times

Experience/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Leading Hand, Crew Leader or Foreman on gravels and pavement works within civil construction or roadworks
• Experience delivering works to Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) specifications highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience with cement modified and stabilised pavements
• Sound understanding of pavement layer tolerances, compaction requirements and moisture control
• Required - Current C Class driver's licence
• Required - Current Construction Induction Card (White Card)

If you are successful for this position you will need to provide a current national police clearance and pass a full medical.

Must have full rights to work in Australia.

About Us

Red Arrow Australia is a distinguished Recruitment Solutions enterprise, proudly 100% Indigenous owned. We are committed to fostering strong and meaningful connections with our Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Diverse workforce.

Our people are our most valuable asset. We empower our employees to thrive and grow with meaningful opportunities and training plans. Red Arrow Australia is dedicated to treating every individual, whether candidate or client, with the utmost respect and personalised attention.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, Indigenous backgrounds, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, including their Elders, both past and present. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.