Leading Hands - Queensland
- Lead a team of trade and non-trade personnel in delivering structural remediation and maintenance services.
- Ensure compliance with client and company specifications while promoting safety and quality workmanship.
- Plan and schedule work and labour requirements while monitoring progress against the work schedule.
About Linkforce
Linkforce is a privately owned, people-first contractor with operational hubs across Australia. Since 2007, we have delivered shutdown, maintenance, and project services to major clients in the mining, infrastructure, energy, and defence sectors.We operate across key regions including the Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, supporting a wide range of projects and clients. With a reputation for reliability, safety, and performance, Linkforce continues to grow as a trusted partner in some of Australia’s most critical industries.
Due to continued growth across Queensland, Linkforce is seeking experienced Leading Hands to work at our operation in the Bowen Basin. This is a casual position offered on an ongoing long-term roster working a lifestyle-friendly 7/7 roster. October start.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Leading Hands to lead our close-knit, high-performing team, delivering efficient and compliant structural remediation and maintenance services to the onsite Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP). Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading works to ensure all is completed to the client and company specifications
- Leading a team of trade and non-trade personnel to accomplish key deliverables
- Liaising with Linkforce clients and site-based personnel
- Planning and scheduling work and labour requirements
- Monitoring progress against the work schedule
- Leading by example on the tools, promoting safety, quality workmanship, and productive work
- Ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements and company HSEQ standards and procedures
What You’ll Need
We are looking for qualified and safety-focused Leadiong Hands who thrive in fast-paced shutdown and maintenance environments.
Essential:
- Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in Shutdown as a Leading Hand
- Heavy Fabrication trade qualification (AU recognised)
- G1/8/9 (previously S1/2/3) & G2 supervisor competencies
- Working at Heights & Confined Space (within 2 years)
- Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)
- BMA Core Inductions or SC Number is Highly Advantageous
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence - C class minimum
- Clear communication and people skills
- Ability to work effectively with site management and clients
- An uncompromising commitment to workplace health and safety
Why Join Linkforce?
We are a trusted contractor delivering end-to-end services for industry leaders across the mining and resources sector. We offer:
- Leading Hand Rates: From $75.00 DS | $86.25 NS per hour
- Roster - Lifestyle-friendly 7/7 roster with accommodation and meals provided
- Transport - from the Mackay office to site for Mackay-based employees
- Fortnightly Pay – Reliable and consistent income
- Ongoing Work – Secure long-term contract extending well into 2027
- Career Progression – Pathways into leadership roles
- Employee Benefits – Exclusive discounts, recognition awards, EAP support and more
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