Leading Hand Tamworth

Adecco Portugal; Tamworth Regional Council; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Pathway to permanent employment

Supportive leadership team

Training & development

Diverse project work

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Scaffolder for our client’s team in Australia. This casual role offers a pathway to permanency for the right candidate, with travel to project sites and allowances provided.

You will supervise crews, uphold safety standards, and deliver quality scaffold work across diverse projects. Responsibilities include leading scaffold crews, coordinating site activities, and ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and WHS procedures.

Qualifications

• Advanced scaffolding knowledge and licence
• Construction White Card holder with on-site safety focus
• Forklift licence is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and project specs
• Experience leading scaffold crews and coordinating site activities
• Commitment to WHS procedures and safe work practices

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise scaffolders and labourers on site.
• Allocate tasks and coordinate daily site activities.
• Ensure scaffold work complies with Australian Standards.
• Conduct pre-start meetings and enforce WHS, PPE and SWMS.
• Coordinate labour, transport, and material requirements.
• Complete scaffold inspections, tagging and handover documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records and reports.

Skills

Advanced Scaffolding Licence

Construction White Card

Forklift Licence

Reading plans and specs

Leadership and supervision

Strong safety focus

Job description

$45.54 per hour | Casual Opportunity with Pathway to Permanency

Adecco is currently seeking an experienced Leading Hand Scaffolder to join our client's growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated scaffolding professional who enjoys leading crews, maintaining high safety standards, and delivering quality outcomes across a variety of projects.

This role will commence on a casual basis, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position for the right candidate.

About Us

As a Leading Hand Scaffolder you will supervise scaffold crews on site, ensuring scaffolding is erected, modified, and dismantled safely, efficiently and in accordance with Australian Standards.

You will provide day-to-day leadership, coordinate site activities, and promote a strong safety culture while delivering exceptional service to clients.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise scaffolders and labourers on site
• Allocate tasks and coordinate daily site activities
• Ensure all scaffold work is completed safely and in accordance with Australian Standards
• Conduct pre-start meetings and enforce WHS procedures, PPE requirements, and SWMS compliance
• Coordinate labour, transport, and material requirements
• Complete scaffold inspections, tagging, and handover documentation
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and documentation
• Liaise professionally with supervisors, clients, contractors, and other trades
• Mentor and develop team members to build capability and promote a positive team culture
• Promote and uphold company values and safety expectations at all times

Your Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Advanced Scaffolding Licence
• Construction White Card
• Forklift Licence highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and scaffolding regulations
• Experience supervising scaffold crews and leading site activities
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and project specifications
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable work ethic and professional attitude.

Travel Requirements

This position requires flexibility to travel to project sites throughout the region.

Applicants must be willing to travel and stay away overnight when required.

Accommodation will be provided, and all applicable travel and living-away allowances will apply in accordance with company policy and project requirements.

Competitive casual rate of $45.54 per hour

• Regular overtime opportunities
• Casual role with a genuine pathway to permanent employment
• Supportive leadership team and strong safety culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Diverse project work across commercial, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and construction sectors
• Opportunity to work for a company that values integrity, safety, customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement