Leading Hand Carpenter - Greater Sydney
Competitive package (negotiable)
• Clear pathway to Foreman pay band
If you're a senior chippy who loves solving real building problems, step into a role with variety, challenge and leadership. We deliver complex remedial works (structural rectification, concrete/facade/waterproofing, defect fixes) and quality renovations across Greater Sydney. You'll run small crews on the tools, plan with the PM/Foreman, and grow into a Working Foreman role.
Why you'll like it
* Variety & challenge: $200k–$3m remedial & reno projects—new problems, new skills.
* Hands-on leadership: Lead from the tools; set the pace and standard.
* Support to execute: Strong PMs and an engaged in-house team behind you.
* Real progression: Clear pathway to Foreman
What you'll do
* Lead and mentor 2–6 trades while staying hands-on (set-out, carpentry, make-safe & rectification).
* Plan day/week with the Foreman/PM, sequence works, coordinate materials and subbies.
* Read drawings/details, spot issues early, and propose practical fixes.
* Keep live/tenanted sites tidy and respectful; communicate clearly with clients/residents.
* Own quality: neat work, photo records/checklists, handover-ready finishes.
You are
* Trade-qualified Carpenter (Cert III) with strong Leading Hand experience or ready to step up.
* Organised, calm under pressure, good with people, and proud of a tidy, productive site.
* Comfortable on remedial prep and rebuild phases.
* Driver's licence, White Card, basic tools.
* Nice to have: remedial exposure (concrete repair, façade/waterproofing, structural)
Package
Competitive and negotiable; allowances/benefits can be tailored.
How to apply
Click Apply with your CV (or a short note + phone number). We move quickly for the right person.