Scaffolder

Buildsafe; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus scheme

PPE provided

Career progression

Job summary

Buildsafe in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on installer to work across residential construction sites, installing and maintaining height safety systems and scaffolding.

We welcome applicants with varying levels of experience; starting tasks align with your tickets and background. The role offers a safety‑first culture, a steady pipeline of work, and clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• White Card and scaffold-related tickets are required.
• Reliable transportation and a strong work ethic are important.
• Flexibility for Monday–Friday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Transporting, installing, and dismantling scaffolding and height safety systems; loading and unloading trucks and handling equipment safely.
• Submitting required documentation including reports, work method statements, and truck maintenance records.
• Working as part of a crew to meet daily site requirements; and
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliable transport

Education

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Scaffold Basic ticket

Driver’s Licence

Job description

About Us

Buildsafe is a market leader in providing height safety systems and solutions within the building and construction space.

About Us

Buildsafe is a market leader in providing height safety systems and solutions within the building and construction space.

Our innovative product range includes guardrail edge protection, void protection systems, working platforms, Site Surveillance, and scaffolding.

We’re known for doing things properly - backing our crews, maintaining high safety standards, and providing real long-term career opportunities.

Safety is number one, every day, for every worker.

About The Role

This role involves working across a variety of residential construction sites, installing and maintaining height safety and scaffolding systems.

We’re open to applicants with varying levels of experience, and your starting responsibilities will be aligned with your skills, tickets, and background.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Transporting, installing, and dismantling scaffolding and height safety systems; Loading and unloading trucks and handling equipment safely;
• Submitting required documentation including reports, work method statements, and truck maintenance records;
• Working as part of a crew to meet daily site requirements; and
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

About You

Must Haves

• Construction Induction Card (White Card);
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment;
• Available to work Monday to Friday (Buildsafe operates from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm)
• Experience in scaffolding or height safety installations;
• Scaffold Basic ticket; and
• Current valid Driver’s License and reliable transport.

Nice To Haves

• Medium or Heavy Rigid (MR/HR) licence; and
• Ability to take on higher responsibility as your skills grow.

What We Can Offer You

• Weekly pay + bonus scheme(Leading Hands can earn up to $60 per hour);
• A steady pipeline of work across a variety of projects;
• Uniform and Buildsafe-branded PPE provided (excluding steel-cap boots); and
• Clear career progression and development opportunities.

Keen to Get Started?