Leading Hand

8 hours ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Civil Mining & Construction Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Join us to deliver this important local project

About the project

CMC has been awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the Mount Spec Road by Queensland Government.

Located in a remote and environmentally sensitive part of North Queensland, it traverses steep terrain with narrow carriageways and dry and wet tropic landscapes.

We look forward to delivering exceptional outcomes for the community and restoring safe, reliable access through this important corridor.

We are ready to tackle the unique geotechnical challenges of this vital route, but we need to find a skilled Leading Hand and a few labourers to help complete our team.

About you

We are looking for local people who want to make a difference to their local community.

Leading Hand

To join our team, you will need the following:

  • A min of 2 years' experience on a similar civil infrastructure road/bridge/pavement/drainage project – preferably TMR;
  • Reside in the Townsville area;
  • Have proven ability in leading the construction process by leading a team of multi-skilled plant operators and labourers;
  • Possess a strong work ethic and demonstrated commitment to the environment and safety;
  • Be capable of accurately following instructions and directions from supervisors and engineers;
  • Have experience assisting with the surveillance of subcontractors' and suppliers' work and materials delivered;
  • Be confident in hands-on day-to-day site supervision and coordination;
  • Possess tickets enabling you to operate machinery as required and lead by example.

Labourers

To join us as a labourer, you will need:

  • To currently live in the Townsville area;
  • Have 2 years minimum general labouring experience within civil construction;
  • A strong focus and commitment to safety;
  • Confidence in the passing of a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test;
  • A current drivers licence.
Why join CMC?

CMC is a 100% Australian owned, privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our 20-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW.

Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Apply today and be part of our future success story.

Interested?

Great. Let's talk.

Please submit your application now.

We respect your time and interest, so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

However, please note.

We anticipate that we will be able to fill this vacancy with an Australian citizen or someone with current rights to work in Australia, so unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please – CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process.

Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary.

If you would like to apply to become one of our preferred suppliers, please contact our Executive Manager of People & Culture Mark Daniel

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