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Position Details

Time Icon Date of publication
29/10/2025
Pin Icon Location
Darwin, NT
Briefcase Icon Industry
Trades & Manufacturing
Dollar Icon Salary/Pay
Not disclosed
Clipboard Icon Reference number
210085426

Synergie Australia is seeking Leading Hands for our client based in Darwin, NT. Our client is an Australian-owned construction company delivering high-spec government and Defence projects across Australia and the Pacific. With a growing national presence and a $1 B+ defence project underway, they’re expanding their Darwin site team.

Synergie Australia is seeking Leading Hand Carpenter's for our client based in Darwin, NT. Our client is an Australian-owned construction company delivering high-spec government and Defence projects across Australia and the Pacific. With a growing national presence and a $1 B+ defence project underway, they’re expanding their Darwin site team.


About the Role

You’ll support site operations across multiple new-build Defence facilities, coordinating trades, enforcing safety, and ensuring work is delivered to spec and schedule. Ideal for a hands-on supervisor looking to step into Defence work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate site trades
  • Maintain WHS and QA standards
  • Monitor progress, materials, and subcontractor performance
  • Report daily to the Site Manager and Project Manager
  • Uphold Defence security and site compliance requirements

About You

  • Trade-qualified Carpenter with strong site supervision experience
  • Experience on large commercial or government builds
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Clean Police Check | Defence experience preferred

Rewards

  • $120,000 – $140,000 + super
  • National Defence project | long-term pipeline
  • Strong team culture | growth and mentorship path

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’s work together. 

If you’re ready, click apply now, contact us on paul.wadey@synergieaustralia.com.au or our branch on 08 8981 5154