Leading Hand

What's in it for me?

Competitive pay and benefits

Opportunities for ongoing training and upskilling

Supportive team culture

Stable, long-term career pathways

Work with a respected organisation committed to safety and quality

Are you an experienced and motivated Leading Hand looking to take the next step in your civil or reticulation career? We’re seeking a reliable and skilled professional to support our team in delivering high quality reticulation works in a fast paced environment.

As a Leading Hand, you will play a key role in supervising site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while providing hands-on support across daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support teams on reticulation and civil construction projects

Oversee daily site activities and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard

Operate and monitor relevant tools, plant, and equipment

Maintain strong communication with supervisors, contractors, and team members

Ensure compliance with all Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) systems and procedures

Assist with training, upskilling, and supporting team capability

About You

You’ll bring a strong background in reticulation or relevant civil works, with the leadership ability to guide and motivate a team. You take pride in quality workmanship, communicate clearly, and thrive in a contracting environment.

Minimum 3 Years’ Experience In Reticulation Works Or Similar

Experience in civil construction

Strong familiarity with tools, plant, materials, and equipment used in reticulation

Strong verbal and written English skills

Commitment to HS&E standards, incident reporting, and proper PPE use

Physically fit, with the ability to walk, bend, and lift heavy items

Valid Class 2 driver’s licence + WTR and experience driving in varied road and weather conditions

Welding Qualifications

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How To Apply

Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 168126