About Us

At NEPEAN™ we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction, and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 1400 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

NEPEAN Power specialises in high quality electrical industrial equipment. Our products can be found throughout the Australian and international mining, construction and industrial sectors.

Our Opportunity

Due to continuous growth, NEPEAN Power are seeking an experienced Leading Hand with a Carpentry background to join our workshop team. This is a full-time opportunity based in our Thornton and Rutherford Workshops, with an immediate requirement to lead a major project in Rutherford. The successful applicant will be onboarded promptly to ensure they are fully prepared before site mobilisation in October.

Your Role

As a Leading Hand Carpenter, you will take charge of a small crew, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard. While you’ll be hands-on in the workshop, your main responsibility will be to coordinate, guide, and support your team across a variety of Switchroom projects for industries including mining, renewables, water treatment, and aviation.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervising and motivating carpenters and trade assistants.

Allocating tasks and monitoring progress.

Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and 5S housekeeping standards.

Coordinating with other trades such as Electricians and Boilermakers.

Performing quality checks and providing on-the-job training.

The Right Person

We are seeking someone with:

Carpentry Trade Certificate III.

3+ years in construction, with at least 2 years in a leading hand or supervisory role.

Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

Ability to interpret drawings and meet deadlines.

Personal hand tools and a current Driver Licence (required).

Relevant tickets (Forklift, EWP, Dogman, Confined Space) highly regarded.

The Luxuries NEPEAN can offer:

Above award rates (currently $49.21/hr – due for increase with new EBA).

9-day fortnight for full time staff.

Monthly employee lunch.

Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.

Fully funded uniforms and PPE provided.

Full access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Agile dynamic team in a superb workshop with a strong safety focus.

In return for your efforts, you will be part of a great working environment and be open to enviable career opportunities.

If you take satisfaction in contributing to major projects and working in a great team environment, click on "Apply Now" and forward through your interest today!

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.