Site Lead: Hands-on Construction & Team Mentor

DCOH; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Leading Hand to oversee site activities in residential, commercial and related projects. You will lead hands-on construction, supervise labour and trades, interpret plans and coordinate resources to meet safety and quality standards.

You will mentor team members, maintain housekeeping, and ensure PPE and safety procedures are followed at all times; a proactive, solutions-focused approach is essential.

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.
• Strong work ethic with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.

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 uphold the standards set out in the DCOH Code of Conduct

Skills

Leadership

On-site supervision

Health and safety

Communication

Team mentoring

Hands-on construction

Tools

White Card (Construction Induction)

Australian Driver’s Licence

Forklift Licence (LF)

Scissor Lift Verification

Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence

Working at Heights competency

Job description

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Leading Hand to oversee site activities in residential, commercial and related projects. You will lead hands-on construction, supervise labour and trades, interpret plans and coordinate resources to meet safety and quality standards.

You will mentor team members, maintain housekeeping, and ensure PPE and safety procedures are followed at all times; a proactive, solutions-focused approach is essential.