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Ready to elevate your career as a Commercial Leading Hand ? McMahon Services, a leading privately-owned construction, industrial, and environmental services company, is seeking a highly skilled Tradesperson to join our growing South Australian team.
About McMahon Services
At McMahon Services, we don't just build structures; we build careers. We're committed to excellence across Australia and New Zealand, valuing our people and fostering innovation. Join us and contribute to landmark projects that shape communities and leave a lasting impact.
About the Role
As a Commercial Leading Hand, you'll be a key player in our diverse range of ongoing and upcoming projects across South Australia. We're looking for our next future supervisor —someone who brings their A-game, capable of handling complex projects, critical maintenance, precise minor demolition, and essential general labour support. This is your chance to showcase your skills and grow with one of the region's largest and most respected construction companies.
What You Will Do
Manage and integrate subcontractors, building strong relationships with clients, project teams, and suppliers.
Implement and enforce rigorous safety protocols, including preparing documentation and conducting regular safety meetings.
Interpret project documentation (drawings, specifications, contracts) to guide the team, ensure quality, and maintain compliance.
Proactively identify and resolve site issues, manage defect rectification, and maintain accurate daily records.
Lead and support the onsite team, fostering a collaborative, safety-conscious environment through continuous communication and performance review.
What You Will Bring
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in carpentry or a similar trade, including demolition and general site work.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, with unwavering attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.
Exceptional communication skills for effective interaction with all stakeholders.
Valid Construction White Card and current Australian Driver's Licence, plus the ability to pass drug/alcohol and fit-for-work assessments.
Ownership of standard trade tools (specialty tools provided).
Australian Citizenship (eligible for DCSI/Defence clearances).
What Will Set You Apart
Advanced experience in general building and demolition, with a proven track record on larger-scale, complex construction projects.
Willingness to travel to regional South Australian sites (Generous Living Away from Home Allowance provided).
Why Join McMahon Services?
We offer a supportive, high-performance environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions are recognised. You'll enjoy:
Competitive salary and benefits, with clear career growth opportunities.
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
Employee discounts, recognition, and financial wellness programs.
Strong commitment to safety and well-being.
A culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Ready to build your future with us? Apply now
McMahon Services is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in providing opportunities for all qualified individuals and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, fostering a diverse and inclusive team.
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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a leading hand? Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)? Do you have professional carpentry experience? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Are you available to travel for this role when required?
McMahon Services is an industry leading, privately owned industrial, construction and environmental services provider.
Established in 1990 by brothers David and Andrew McMahon, McMahon Services has grown from a team of 12 into a truly national business.
Our family business heritage and culture of innovation set us apart, fostering a commitment to developing leading edge approaches across the whole organisation that surpass industry standards.
With offices in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory, we employ more than 500 staff and deliver projects from city centres to remote locations
McMahon Services has delivered some of Australia's most difficult and significant construction services projects.
We go to where our clients need us to be, with a proven ability to undertake work in remote locations, coupled with an exceptional emergency response capability. Our immediate response means we are on-site ready to plan and take action when needed.
Our diversity and can-do attitude are our core strengths. We apply our knowledge, resources and experienced teams to work across a broad range of disciplines and sectors, providing our clients with the expertise and hands-on skills to meet their specific needs.As a multi-disciplinary, full service provider, we use our own direct wage staff and boast a $70 million network of modern company-owned plant and equipment.
We were awarded Federal Safety Accreditation in 2009 – the first multi-disciplinary construction services company in Australia to achieve this recognition.
We look forward to the future and tackling new challenges with the same enthusiasm, dedication and excellence that has been true of all of our operations to date.
Our core values stem from our beginnings as a small family business and remain unchanged.
Our people are central to what we do
Our greatest asset is our people. It is through the hard work of our teams across the business that McMahon Services has continued to grow and extend the boundaries of performance. Our business is rich in tradition, with many of our staff being second generation employees.
We strive for innovation
Innovation and surpassing industry standards is what we strive for. We approach each project with safe, cost effective and value adding solutions. McMahon Services has been recognised by the industry and our peers for innovation and best practice, and we will continue to reach for new heights.
We have an unbeatable can-do attitude
We are determined to exceed client expectation with every project we undertake, no matter the size. We go the distance and to where our clients need us to be. We have built our business on tackling the tough jobs.
We are safety focused and our business is underpinned by a strong safety culture – team mates looking after team mates. Our objective is to continually improve our safety performance to ensure a zero harm environment for our works, stakeholders and the wider community.
We have a family business heritage
We respect where we have come from and all those involved in the ongoing journey from clients to partners, subcontractors, suppliers and staff.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
McMahon Services is an industry leading, privately owned industrial, construction and environmental services provider.
Established in 1990 by brothers David and Andrew McMahon, McMahon Services has grown from a team of 12 into a truly national business.
Our family business heritage and culture of innovation set us apart, fostering a commitment to developing leading edge approaches across the whole organisation that surpass industry standards.
With offices in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory, we employ more than 500 staff and deliver projects from city centres to remote locations
McMahon Services has delivered some of Australia's most difficult and significant construction services projects.
We go to where our clients need us to be, with a proven ability to undertake work in remote locations, coupled with an exceptional emergency response capability. Our immediate response means we are on-site ready to plan and take action when needed.
Our diversity and can-do attitude are our core strengths. We apply our knowledge, resources and experienced teams to work across a broad range of disciplines and sectors, providing our clients with the expertise and hands-on skills to meet their specific needs.As a multi-disciplinary, full service provider, we use our own direct wage staff and boast a $70 million network of modern company-owned plant and equipment.
We were awarded Federal Safety Accreditation in 2009 – the first multi-disciplinary construction services company in Australia to achieve this recognition.
We look forward to the future and tackling new challenges with the same enthusiasm, dedication and excellence that has been true of all of our operations to date.
Our core values stem from our beginnings as a small family business and remain unchanged.
Our people are central to what we do
Our greatest asset is our people. It is through the hard work of our teams across the business that McMahon Services has continued to grow and extend the boundaries of performance. Our business is rich in tradition, with many of our staff being second generation employees.
We strive for innovation
Innovation and surpassing industry standards is what we strive for. We approach each project with safe, cost effective and value adding solutions. McMahon Services has been recognised by the industry and our peers for innovation and best practice, and we will continue to reach for new heights.
We have an unbeatable can-do attitude
We are determined to exceed client expectation with every project we undertake, no matter the size. We go the distance and to where our clients need us to be. We have built our business on tackling the tough jobs.
We are safety focused and our business is underpinned by a strong safety culture – team mates looking after team mates. Our objective is to continually improve our safety performance to ensure a zero harm environment for our works, stakeholders and the wider community.
We have a family business heritage
We respect where we have come from and all those involved in the ongoing journey from clients to partners, subcontractors, suppliers and staff.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
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