Construction Site Supervisor/Leading Hand

Are you a Carpenter who takes pride in running a well-organised site?

We’re looking for someone who brings structure, clear communication, and strong standards to every project.

This role suits a supervisor who takes ownership, stays ahead of issues, and delivers consistently from start to finish — someone who treats each site with a high level of responsibility and pride in the outcome, without needing to be micromanaged.

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About the Role

Requirements for this role:

• 6–8 years carpentry experience

• 1–2 years in a supervisory or leading hand role

• Carpentry Trade Certificate (Cert III essential)

• Australian citizenship (essential)

You’ll be responsible for managing a variety of projects to ensure they are on time, on budget, and to a high standard — while maintaining strong communication with trades, clients, and the internal team.

This is a hands-on leadership role where organisation, clarity, and accountability matter more than talk.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations

• Coordinate and schedule trades

• Maintain build program and timelines

• Enforce quality control and site standards

• Ensure site safety and compliance

• Communicate updates to clients and team

• Identify and resolve issues early

• Assist with training and guiding junior team members

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Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in residential construction (Leading Hand or Supervisor level)

• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and site management

• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

• Highly organised with strong time management skills

• Confident communicator with trades, suppliers, and clients

• Problem-solving mindset with ability to work under pressure

• Basic computer skills (project management software, email, reporting)

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What Success Looks Like

• Sites are well-run, organised, and predictable

• Trades know what’s expected and show up prepared

• Issues are solved early, not escalated late

• Projects move forward without constant supervision

• Clients and management have confidence in delivery

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What You’ll Get

• Consistent pipeline of quality projects

• Systems and processes that actually work

• Supportive, high-performance team

• Competitive salary + vehicle (based on experience)

• Long-term growth opportunity

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How to Apply

Email your application to: inf•@datumprojects.com.au

Include:

• Your resume

• A short cover letter

• 3 references

Upon review, we will shortlist candidates and contact you for next steps.

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Important

• Applications that don’t follow the above steps will not be reviewed

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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If you’re organised, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that values standards — we want to hear from you.