Site Lead - Hands-On Construction & Mentoring

DCOH; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DCOH, a Darwin-based construction and development company, is looking for a hands-on Lead Hand to coordinate site activities across maintenance and repair works. You will lead by example, interpret plans, liaise with workers and management, and ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.

The role demands practical building skills, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to mentor team members on site while maintaining programme and productivity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Leading Hand, senior labouring, trades or construction site role.
• Strong practical skills across construction, maintenance, repair and general building activities.
• Experience interpreting plans, specifications and work instructions.
• Ability to coordinate labour, materials, tools and equipment to meet project requirements.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements within construction environments.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to mentor and support team members on site.
• Sound communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with workers, subcontractors and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and provide hands-on support across construction, maintenance, alteration and repair works.
• Interpret plans, specifications and material requirements to support efficient project delivery.
• Coordinate daily site activities and monitor progress to ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Undertake a range of general building activities including carpentry, steelwork, reinforcement fixing, metalwork, ceilings, partitions, linings, painting, landscaping and labouring works.
• Manage site resources, materials, tools and equipment to maintain productivity and minimise downtime.
• Ensure deliveries are received, checked and stored correctly to prevent loss or damage.
• Load, unload and move materials, tools and equipment as required.
• Monitor the safe operation and condition of plant, tools and equipment.
• Maintain safe, clean and organised work areas through effective housekeeping and waste management practices.
• Set up and dismantle fencing, signage and barriers to establish safe work zones.
• Ensure all PPE, site safety procedures and company policies are followed at all times.
• Assist tradespeople and machine operators with construction and operational activities.
• Act as a key point of communication between site personnel and management, providing updates and supporting coordination of works.
• Mentor team members, promote a positive site culture and support workforce development.
• Help resolve day-to-day site issues to maintain programme and productivity outcomes.
• Represent DCOH professionally and upheld the standards set out in the DCOH Code of Conduct

Skills

Leadership

Site coordination

Plans interpretation

Safety compliance

Communication

Mentoring

Education

White Card

LF Forklift Licence

Scissor Lift Verification

Elevated Work Platform Licence

Working at Heights

Driver's Licence

Job description

DCOH, a Darwin-based construction and development company, is looking for a hands-on Lead Hand to coordinate site activities across maintenance and repair works. You will lead by example, interpret plans, liaise with workers and management, and ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.

The role demands practical building skills, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to mentor team members on site while maintaining programme and productivity.