Team Leader

The Role

Thermawood Boroondara is the Melbourne installer of the Thermawood retrofit double glazing system — a patented method that keeps original window frames and converts them into thermally efficient double-glazed units. Done right, it turns a draughty 100-year-old Victorian into something you'd be proud to live in.

We're looking for a Team Leader to run our Melbourne install crew on retrofit projects across Victoria — almost exclusively (~95%) residential, with a focus on timber sashes, heritage windows, and restoration-grade work.

It's precision work. It's not rip-and-replace.

We'll train you on the Thermawood process from day one. What we need you to bring is trade-grade craftsmanship, leadership, and the kind of work ethic that doesn't need babysitting.

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What You'll Actually Do

• Run a crew of 1–2 installers on residential retrofit jobs across metro Melbourne.
• Own the install from van-load to customer sign-off.
• Learn and deliver the Thermawood process to spec.
• Toolbox meetings, daily scheduling, on-site problem-solving.
• Handle client interactions on-site — professional, clear, direct.
• Quality control — if it's not right, we fix it. Our name's on it.
• End-of-day reports into ServiceM8 + quick summary to the boss.
• Mentor and sign off installers as they progress through the Thermawood pathway.

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What You Bring

• 5+ years in construction, carpentry, joinery, or similar trade.
• Previous supervisory / leadership experience on-site — at least running a 2-man crew.
• Timber window, sash, or heritage joinery experience is a big plus (not a dealbreaker — we'll teach you).
• Ability to read plans, take measurements, mark out accurately.
• Confident with power tools: rail saw, multi-tool, drop saw, pin gun.
• Calm under pressure. Clients can be fussy. Your job is to handle it.
• White Card, driver's licence, reliable transport.

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Why This Job Isn't Like Others

• Residential only, no mega-sites, no high-vis drama. You work in people's homes, do a clean job, leave it better than you found it.
• Skilled work, not grunt work. The Thermawood process rewards care and precision over speed-for-speed's-sake.
• Pay reflects outcomes, not just hours. If you're efficient, get it right first time, and lead the crew well, there's no ceiling on what we'll pay — we don't have a wage cap for performers.
• Real progression — Start with a trial and move up as your Thermawood ticket grows. Experienced TLs at our shop earn well above standard award rates, and there's no wage cap for the right operator.
• Stable work. Retrofit double glazing is growing fast as homeowners chase energy efficiency. Work isn't going anywhere.

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The Process

1. Apply with your resume + a short cover note.
2. Phone call with the owner.
3. Day on-site with the current crew — paid — we both see if it's a fit.
4. Move to full rates as you prove the work.

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Application Questions

1. Do you have the legal right to work in Australia? (Yes/No)
2. How many years experience do you have in construction, carpentry, or joinery?
3. How many years in a supervisory / team-leading role?
4. Do you have experience working with timber windows, sash repair, or heritage joinery? (Yes/No — details if yes)
5. Do you hold a valid White Card? (Yes/No)
6. Do you have a current driver's licence + reliable transport? (Yes/No)
7. Why are you interested in retrofit double glazing specifically? (1–3 sentences)

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Apply now with your resume and contact details through the SEEK/Indeed application flow. We read every application. If you're the right fit, you'll hear back within 3 business days.

Questions before applying: [email protected]