Leading Hand Carpenter

About Us

Cadence & Co is a leading design and construction business creating exceptional places to live. We provide a fully integrated service from concept to project completion, offering our clients a streamlined process, expert insight, and intelligent, beautiful design.

Our dedicated design and construction team combines a vast wealth of knowledge with technical expertise to craft buildings of award-winning quality and design. With a number of exciting new commissions in the Southern Highlands and a growing pipeline of work in the region, we are looking for talented and passionate people to join us locally.

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand who is highly capable, motivated, and driven by design and detail. This role will be based in the Southern Highlands.

About the Role

As the Leading Hand, you will be responsible for overseeing a small team of Carpenters and Apprentices, working closely with the Senior Site Manager. You will be part of the Cadence & Co construction team and will liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers as required.

About You

• Experience working as a Carpenter, ideally on high-end residential, architecturally designed homes
• Confident leading a small team on site
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site deliveries
• Able to interpret plans and work to a construction program
• Own all powered and hand tools required to complete carpentry tasks on site

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a qualified Carpenter
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
• White Card – General Construction Induction

What We Offer

• Competitive market salary
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Portal Mental health training and support A highly creative and collaborative working environment

We are proud of our inclusive and diverse culture, driven by our engaged and motivated team. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of your career and be part of a growing presence in the Southern Highlands

At our company, we believe that diversity is our strength, and that our people are what make us truly unique. We encourage individuals of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities to apply. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.