Senior Installer Commercial Furniture

Profile Systems; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Systems, an Australian-owned furniture company, is seeking a Senior Installer / Leading Hand to join our Sydney team. You will lead installation teams, read architectural drawings, and ensure projects are delivered to our high standards, working closely with project managers and clients.

This hands-on role requires 5+ years in commercial furniture installation, strong leadership and communication, a valid driver’s licence, White Card, and a practical, safety‑first approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial furniture installation.
• Experience leading an installation team or acting as a Leading Hand.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and furniture layouts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills on site.
• Current driver's licence and White Card.
• On-site safety-first approach and WHS compliance.
• Experience with large commercial office fit-outs is preferred.
• Strong experience installing workstations and commercial furniture.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation teams on commercial furniture projects.
• Install workstations, desks, screens, storage and lockers.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings and layouts.
• Coordinate daily installation activities and assign tasks to team members.
• Liaise with Project Managers, builders, site supervisors and clients.
• Ensure installations meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Train, mentor and support junior installers.
• Travel to project sites across Sydney and NSW.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Team management

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

White Card

Driver's Licence

Job description

About Profile Systems

Profile Systems is an Australian-owned national commercial furniture company with over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality workplace and commercial furniture solutions across Australia.

We specialise in workstations, loose furniture, storage, lockers and bespoke commercial furniture solutions for corporate, government, education, healthcare and other commercial environments.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Installer / Leading Hand to join our Sydney team and take a leadership role across our commercial furniture installation projects.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on leadership role for an experienced commercial furniture installer who is ready to take the next step in their career.

As a Senior Installer / Leading Hand, you will lead installation teams on commercial projects throughout Sydney and NSW, ensuring furniture is delivered, installed and completed to Profile Systems' high standards.

You will work closely with our Project Managers, Warehouse team, builders, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.

This role will suit someone who takes pride in their workmanship, has excellent attention to detail and is confident leading a team while still being prepared to get hands‑on and complete the work.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise installation teams across commercial furniture projects.

Install workstations, desks, screens, storage, lockers and loose furniture.

Read and interpret architectural drawings, plans and furniture layouts.

Coordinate daily installation activities and allocate tasks to team members.

Liaise professionally with Project Managers, builders, site supervisors and clients.

Ensure installations are completed accurately and in accordance with project specifications.

Conduct quality checks and ensure any issues are rectified promptly.

Identify and communicate site issues, discrepancies or potential delays.

Ensure furniture is handled, transported and installed without damage.

Maintain clean, organised and safe work sites.

Ensure all work complies with WHS and site-specific requirements.

Assist with deliveries, unloading and movement of furniture when required.

Train, mentor and support junior installers.

Assist Project Managers with project completion, defects and final inspections.

Represent Profile Systems professionally when dealing with clients and other contractors.

Travel to project sites throughout Sydney and NSW, with occasional interstate travel where required.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

5+ years' experience in commercial furniture installation, joinery, shopfitting or a related industry.

Previous experience leading an installation team or acting as a Leading Hand.

Strong knowledge of commercial furniture installation.

Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and furniture layouts.

Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work independently and confidently manage a team on site.

A practical and solutions‑focused approach.

Good organisational and time‑management skills.

A strong understanding of workplace health and safety.

A professional approach when dealing with clients, builders and other contractors.

Current driver's licence.

Experience with large commercial office fit‑outs.

Strong experience installing workstations and commercial furniture.

White Card.

Basic understanding of construction and commercial fit‑out processes.

What We Offer

Full‑time position based in Sydney.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Opportunity to lead major commercial furniture projects.

Variety of projects across Sydney, NSW.

Stable, long‑term employment with an established Australian‑owned business.

Supportive and experienced management team.

Career progression opportunities as Profile Systems continues to grow.

The opportunity to work on high‑profile commercial projects.

Opportunity to mentor and develop installers.

Why Join Profile Systems?

At Profile Systems, we take pride in the quality of our products, our installations and the relationships we build with our clients.

This is an opportunity for an experienced installer to step into a genuine leadership role and play an important part in the successful delivery of our growing project portfolio.

If you are an experienced commercial furniture installer who is ready to take the next step, enjoy leading a team and take pride in delivering quality work, we want to hear from you.