Leading Hand Carpenter
- Lead and mentor a team of Carpenters and Apprentices on high-end residential projects.
- Coordinate subcontractors and maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Progress towards a Foreman or Site Supervisor position.
Leading Hand Carpenter
High-End Residential Southern Highlands | Long-Term Projects | Career Progression
Core Talent is currently recruiting for a Leading Hand Carpenter to join an established, award-winning construction company delivering high-end, architecturally designed residential projects up to $15M across the Southern Highlands.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Leading Hand looking to progress towards Foreman level, or a strong Carpenter who is ready to take the next step into leadership.
The Role
Working closely with the Site Manager, you will be involved in the day-to-day delivery of architecturally designed residential projects, including:
- Leading and working alongside Carpenters and Apprentices
- Coordinating subcontractors and trades on site
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship, finishes and quality
- Assisting with programming and day-to-day site coordination
- Reading and interpreting architectural drawings
- Supporting projects through the full construction lifecycle
- Communicating effectively with Site Managers, trades and the wider project team
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Cert III in Carpentry
- Experience within high-end / architecturally designed residential construction
- Exposure to projects from groundworks through to completion
- Experience supervising or mentoring Carpenters and Apprentices
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Ambition to progress into a Foreman or Site Supervisor position
What's on Offer?
- Long-term projects across the Southern Highlands
- Work on complex, architecturally designed residential builds
- Established builder with a strong project pipeline
- Genuine progression into site supervision
- Support from experienced Site Managers and senior management
- Opportunity to build a long-term career rather than just move from project to project
If you're an experienced Leading Hand or Carpenter looking for more responsibility and a clear pathway into supervision, apply now or contact Jordan at Core Talent on 0401 036 340 for a confidential discussion.
#SCR-jordan-magee
Consultant
jordan.magee@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BH-28354
Profession:ConstructionForeperson/supervisor
Company: Care Talent
Date posted: 17th Sep, 2026
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