Civil Leading Hand

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Delivering 4 Customers Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Sydney Water have partnered with Delivering 4 Customers (D4C) to deliver; design, construct, maintenance and facilities management services across the Southern Region of Sydney.

D4C is a consortium comprising of John Holland, Service Stream and WSP.

Primary Purpose

We are looking for an all-rounder Civil Leading Hand to join our crews and work across our projects, including upgrading and upsizing of water and wastewater projects across the southern Sydney region. Tasks you will be involved with, but not limited to; formwork for various civil projects across pipelines, drainage, water, sewer, and stormwater, including pump stations/pipe chambers, concrete plinths, kerb and gutter for footpaths, basic concreting and steel fixing.  You will be responsible for quality and safety amongst the teams.

Desired Experience

  • Previous experience working on water infrastructure projects
  • Previous experience leading crews
  • Experience in Machines (Excavator, Skid Steer)
  • Experience with panel formwork, in situ and precast systems
  • Experience concreting; interpreting plans, pouring, and screeding
  • The ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations and have strong problem- solving skills.
  • Sound interpersonal skills and strong communications skills allowing you to interact with people clearly and effectively within water, external organisations, and the general public.

Skills & Qualifications

  • White Card
  • Trade Certification, Civil Construction/Concreter/Form worker/Plant Tickets
  • MR/HR Licence
  • Confined space
  • Working at heights

The following will be highly regarded

  • HR Truck licence
  • First Aid
  • Dogman ticket
  • Excavator Statement of Attainment

Favourable permanent hourly rates based on experience, including overtime, leave entitlements and benefits. Solid induction and training provided, together with development for future growth and opportunities.

Operating Monday to Friday - 7am start - 40 hours per week, you will also support capital work projects working ad hoc rostered night shifts.

We need your skills and expertise to help Sydney Water deliver a $34 billion dollar program over the next 10 years to build, maintain and protect the future of our iconic water resources.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

What's next?

Click apply now and send an up-to-date CV outlining your skills and experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with the hiring managers.  Selected candidates will then be required to undertake a full health assessment, including functional, drug and alcohol testing, police clearance, right to work and reference checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to progress to the next stage. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of this job posting, we have decided to progress with other candidates.

A candidate pool may be created from this advertisement, and you may be contacted to discuss future vacancies as they arise.


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