Scaffolder

Buildsafe Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with bonus scheme (Leading

PPE provided

Job summary

Buildsafe Australia is looking for hands-on installers to work across residential construction sites, installing and maintaining height safety and scaffolding systems. Your starting responsibilities will align with your skills, tickets, and background.

You will transport, install, and dismantle equipment, complete required documentation, and work with a crew to meet daily site needs. A strong work ethic and current White Card are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Experience in scaffolding or height safety installations is preferred.
• Able to work Monday to Friday (Buildsafe operates 6:00 am–6:00 pm).
• Hold Scaffold Basic ticket and a valid driving license is required.

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

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Mon-Fri availability

Experience in scaffolding or height安全

Education

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Tools

Scaffold Basic ticket

MR/HR licence

Current valid Driver’s License

Job description

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

The ‘’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.

The ‘’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.