Scaffolder

Buildsafe; Lewiston; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus scheme

PPE provided

Career progression

Job summary

Buildsafe is seeking operatives to install and maintain height safety systems and scaffolding across residential construction sites. Your starting responsibilities align with your tickets, skills, and background.

Successful candidates will join a safety‑driven team, follow site procedures, and contribute to a steady pipeline of work with weekly pay and PPE provided (excluding steel-cap boots).

Qualifications

• Must have Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Experience with scaffolding or height safety installations preferred.
• Current valid Driver’s Licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain scaffolding and height safety systems on residential sites.
• Prepare and submit required site documentation and records.
• Work as part of a crew to meet daily site requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Scaffolding

Height safety

White Card

Driver's license

MR/HR 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?