Leading Hands

Linkforce; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 127,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading Hand Rates: $80.00 DS / $91.25

7/7 roster with accommodation andMeals

Transport from Mackay office to site

Fortnightly pay

Ongoing long-term contract

Career progression

Employee benefits

Job summary

Linkforce is seeking experienced Leading Hands for our Bowen Basin operation in Queensland. This casual, ongoing long-term role operates on a 7/7 roster with lifestyle-friendly arrangements, starting in October.

You will lead a high-performing team delivering structural remediation and maintenance services at the CHPP site, ensuring work meets client and company standards. You’ll manage planning, scheduling and labour, liaise with clients and site personnel, and model safety, quality workmanship

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in Shutdown as a Leading Hand.
• Heavy Fabrication trade qualification (AU recognised).
• G1/8/9 (previously S1/2/3) & G2 supervisor competencies.
• Working at Heights & Confined Space (within 2 years).
• Standard 11.
• Current Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain).
• BMA Core Inductions or SC Number is Highly Advantageous.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence - C class minimum.
• Clear communication and people skills.
• Ability to work effectively with site management and clients.
• An uncompromising commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead works to ensure all is completed to client and company specifications.
• Lead a team of trade and non-trade personnel to accomplish key deliverables.
• Liaise with Linkforce clients and site-based personnel.
• Plan and schedule work and labour requirements.
• Monitor progress against the work schedule.
• Lead by example on the tools, promoting safety, quality workmanship and productive work.
• Ensure adherence to all statutory requirements and company HSEQ standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Heavy Fabrication trade qualification (AU recognised)

Job description

Linkforce is a privately owned, people-first contractor with operational hubs across Australia. Since 2007, we have delivered shutdown, maintenance, and project services to major clients in the mining, infrastructure, energy, and defence sectors.We operate across key regions including the Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, supporting a wide range of projects and clients. With a reputation for reliability, safety, and performance, Linkforce continues to grow as a trusted partner in some of Australia’s most critical industries.

About the Role

Due to continued growth across Queensland, Linkforce is seeking experienced Leading Hands to work at our operation in the Bowen Basin. This is a casual position offered on an ongoing long-term roster working a lifestyle-friendly 7/7 roster. October start.

As a Leading Hand you will lead our close-knit, high-performing team, delivering efficient and compliant structural remediation and maintenance services to the onsite Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP). Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading works to ensure all is completed to the client and company specifications
• Leading a team of trade and non-trade personnel to accomplish key deliverables
• Liaising with Linkforce clients and site-based personnel
• Planning and scheduling work and labour requirements
• Monitoring progress against the work schedule
• Leading by example on the tools, promoting safety, quality workmanship, and productive work
• Ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements and company HSEQ standards and procedures

What You’ll Need

We are looking for qualified and safety-focused Leadiong Hands who thrive in fast-paced shutdown and maintenance environments.

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in Shutdown as a Leading Hand
• Heavy Fabrication trade qualification (AU recognised)
• G1/8/9 (previously S1/2/3) & G2 supervisor competencies
• Working at Heights & Confined Space (within 2 years)
• Standard 11
• Current Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)
• BMA Core Inductions or SC Number is Highly Advantageous
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence - C class minimum
• Clear communication and people skills
• Ability to work effectively with site management and clients
• An uncompromising commitment to workplace health and safety

Why Join Linkforce?

We are a trusted contractor delivering end-to-end services for industry leaders across the mining and resources sector. We offer:

• Leading Hand Rates:$80.00 DS | $91.25 NS per hour
• Roster - Lifestyle-friendly 7/7 roster with accommodation and meals provided
• Transport - from the Mackay office to site for Mackay-based employees
• Fortnightly Pay – Reliable and consistent income
• Ongoing Work – Secure long-term contract extending well into 2027
• Career Progression – Pathways into leadership roles
• Employee Benefits – Exclusive discounts, recognition awards, EAP support and more

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.