Yardperson - Leading Hand

At Austral Construction, we’re Driven by people. Defined by delivery.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Guided by our values of Safety, People, Integrity and Excellence, we work together to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality civil and marine infrastructure across Australia.

With a proud history of delivering for clients across the infrastructure, resources and marine sectors, we offer our people the opportunity to take ownership, build their capability and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact.

We are currently seeking a local, experienced, site based Yardperson - Leading Hand to work 5:2 roster from our Canning Vale Yard in Perth, Western Australia. The Leading Hand will act as a key link between the workshop, plant team, logistics and project operations, helping to coordinate resources and respond to changing day-to-day priorities.

To be considered for the role, applicants must provide:

Day to day receipt, dispatch, handling, storage and tracking of project tools, materials, equipment and related warehousing & logistics activity.

Support of the construction teams in all matters related to material and equipment movement, tracking and interface with project logistics and supply subcontractors as required.

Keep Materials Coordinators and Controllers advised of all materials & equipment movement.

Maintaining accurate documentation and records.

Operating Forklifts

Confident working around cranes and heavy plant, including lifting operations, loading and unloading trucks, equipment movements, laydown activities and general yard logistics

Willingness to be a team player and lead from the front and keep the yard moving safety and efficiently

Previous experience must include:

Minimum 5 Years' Experience in the Plant and Equipment and Construction environment and prior Leading Hand experience

Plan and allocate tasks

Significant experience across all facets of receipt, dispatch, handling, storage and tracking of materials and equipment at warehouse and remote locations.

Previous experience using and storing Hazardous Materials.

Basic to Intermediate Rigging qualification

EWP - Elevated Work Platform & Forklift Ticket

Australian "C" class licence, A "HR" licence is strongly desirable.

Construction White/ Blue card.

Desirable - Certificate in Warehousing/ Store or similar.

What’s on offer:

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities for growth and progression

Continuous work

If you are a proactive person with a strong company focus, take pride and ownership in your contribution and want to be part of a growing organization this could be your next long-term role.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a full medical, online tests and inductions.

If this position sounds like the challenging & rewarding role that you have been seeking, please apply and attach a current CV detailing your suitability for the role.

All applicants will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted we will contact you.

Austral Construction is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ and other diversity groups.