Senior Scaffolding Lead | Hands-On & Safe Builds

Work Initiatives; Maitland; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual rate $60.24/hr incl vehicle al­

Opportunity to transition to full-time

Structured onboarding and ongoing培训

Leadership development pathways

Regular 1:1s and feedback

Travel incentives across branches

Job summary

Thomas Scaffolding is seeking a Senior Leading Hand Scaffolder to join our Forster team on complex, multi‑storey projects. You will lead site crews, mentor Leading Hands and ensure scaffold work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Reporting to the Area Supervisor, you will plan labour and resources, coordinate with clients and trades, and conduct toolbox talks, inspections and risk assessments. This role offers travel across branches and a path to full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' scaffolding experience, including Leading Hand roles.
• Advanced Scaffolding High Risk Work Licence.
• Current White Card.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Forklift Licence.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and scaffold drawings.
• Experience leading multi-storey projects.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead scaffold crews including Leading Hands to deliver projects safely and on time.
• Oversee complex, multi-storey scaffold builds per designs and standards.
• Coordinate with clients, site supervisors and other trades.
• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, inspections.
• Assist with quoting and scaffold designs through site measurements.
• Ensure on-site documentation is completed promptly.
• Develop Leaders and coach scaffolders.

Skills

Team leadership

Site safety management

Planning and coordination

Communication with clients

Risk assessment

Problem-solving

Tools

Advanced Scaffolding High Risk Work Licence

Current White Card

Valid Driver's Licence

Forklift Licence

First Aid certificate

Job description

Thomas Scaffolding is seeking a Senior Leading Hand Scaffolder to join our Forster team on complex, multi‑storey projects. You will lead site crews, mentor Leading Hands and ensure scaffold work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Reporting to the Area Supervisor, you will plan labour and resources, coordinate with clients and trades, and conduct toolbox talks, inspections and risk assessments. This role offers travel across branches and a path to full-time employment.