Leading Hand Construction

About the opportunity

Lead the team. Deliver great work. Enjoy the lifestyle.

Are you an experienced civil construction professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for a Leading Hand – Construction to join our team and play a key role in delivering the Shire's capital works program.

Reporting to the Coordinator Works, you'll lead a small team, coordinate day-to-day works and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

About the role

• Lead and support a small, motivated works team
• Assess and plan jobs and coordinate daily works
• Direct works safely and efficiently
• Operate an excavator and other plant as required
• Help develop the skills and performance of team members
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation
• Complete basic business administration and job-related documentation

Details

Job Title: Leading Hand Construction

**Location:**Margaret River, WA

Employment Type: Continuing, Full-Time

Salary: Negotiated (IA Level 5/6)

Key selection criteria

• Advanced working knowledge in road construction and maintenance. Including; final trim construction grading and winter/summer maintenance grading operations.
• Extensive previous experience in the construction and maintenance of civil infrastructure assets, including techniques and standards.
• Established leadership, people management, time management and budget control skills.
• Proven detailed knowledge and understanding of quality control techniques and their application.

To apply

All that is required is a cover letter highlighting your current skills and experience relevant to the position, a copy of your current resume and the completed application form addressing the selection criteria.

Please upload your:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Supporting documents, e.g. qualifications, licences, work samples, etc.

Applications close

Friday 4 September 2026 at 4:00pm

For questions about the role

For more information, please contact Phil Lantzke on 9780 5658 or at [email protected]

Andrea Selvey, CEO