Predictive Recruitment Partners has been engaged to find a confident, experienced and detail-oriented Leading Hand Carpenter for Trasan Contracting located in Karratha, Western Australia. About Trasan: Trasan is a dynamic company dedicated to delivering top-tier infrastructure and construction services to the Pilbara Region. They take pride in their commitment to excellence, ensuring that every project they undertake is managed with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. A trusted provider of construction and infrastructure services, they specialise in new homes, high‑quality refurbishments, sheds, patios, and structural projects that require precision and strong technical knowledge. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the infrastructure and construction industry and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we welcome you to submit an application to join the team at Trasan. About the role: This role is for a locally-based Leading Hand Carpenter located in Karratha. It is not a fly-in, fly-out position. The role is ideal for someone who takes pride in doing things properly the first time, supports others through calm and steady leadership, and prefers a consistent, well-organised work environment. As a Leading Hand, you’ll guide a small team, coordinate tasks on site, and ensure workmanship meets Trasan’s high standards. You won't be rushed, pushed, or expected to work reactively — instead, you’ll lead with clarity, patience, and a methodical approach that builds confidence within the team. The main focus of the role is on helping the team produce high-quality work that is achieved by adhering to safety standards and following established standards, guidelines and procedures. It requires accurate documentation and execution of safety procedures and competence with on-site work-tracking applications. It will see you day to day: Leading and supporting a small carpentry crew across residential and commercial projects Performing detailed carpentry on homes, sheds, patios, and garages Overseeing refurbishments and structural modifications with care and accuracy Reading and interpreting plans, drawings, and documentation Planning daily tasks, allocating work, and ensuring workflows at site are operating smoothly and efficiently Applying methodical problem solving and maintaining a safe, tidy work area Communicating clearly with supervisors, clients, and your team Ensuring all work meets Trasan’s quality, safety, and compliance expectations. About you: You probably describe yourself as a thorough, accurate rule-follower who needs things done the correct way. You’re comfortable leading others and making decisions within your area of expertise. You have high standards of accountability and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You are technically oriented and enjoy working in a professional environment where everyone is clear on their tasks and duties and people work diligently, leaving nothing to chance. You prefer a steady, methodical, and systematic approach to work to avoid errors and ensure work is done to plan so that timelines can be achieved consistently and efficiently. The environment in which you work best is one that offers stability and well-defined processes. You’re not afraid of holding others to account for the quality of their output and will follow up thoroughly to ensure deadlines are met and rules are adhered to. What you bring to the role: A desire to lead by example — steady, patient, and thoughtful Willingness to listen first then act with clarity Calm direction, not pressure to guides the team A strong preference for predictable routines, organised processes, and clear expectations Pride in your craftsmanship, accuracy, and need to do things properly An ability to build relationships gradually through reliability and consistency A high degree of specialised expertise and desire to maintain established standards Rigorous adherence to rules and standards of quality Accuracy and precision in all that you do Ability to work independently with minimal supervision within established procedures Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to work to achieve results A high regard for authority, autonomy, and accountability The ability to earn trust through competence in the role and leading by example. What we can provide: On offer is an above award hourly rate of between $70 - $75 per hour and the option to salary package. You are also eligible to receive Regional Rent Benefits to help you with housing in Karratha. Training – both in house and mandatory training – and career development is included as are up to 10 RDOs per year. In addition, you will also enjoy 2 return flights to Perth per year. Our culture is all about delivering exceptional quality and recognising the effort that goes into maintaining our standards and producing work that surpasses client expectations. What you must have to apply for this role: Certificate III in Carpentry Minimum 5 years carpentry experience (including some leadership or mentoring experience) WA Driver’s Licence Construction White Card Working at Heights Certificate Clean results in any drug & alcohol screening Broad construction experience (formwork, metalwork, concrete, gyprocking, painting, tiling, etc.) Strong communication skills — especially listening, clarifying, and giving considerate, constructive feedback A calm, steady leadership style focused on accuracy and consistency The right to work without restriction in Australia. You will be highly regarded if you also have: Light Truck Licence Forklift / EWP / HRW licences Roof plumbing experience MSIC / ASIC / Police Clearance Experience working in remote or regional area Strong communication skills — especially listening, clarifying, and giving considerate, constructive feedback Comfortable using tablets, smartphones, and digital logging tools. Sound like your dream job? If your answer is yes, please take the following steps to complete The Predictive Recruitment Partner’s application process: 1. Cover letter - every applicant is required to provide a cover letter addressing the role criteria. If you’re not sure how to write a relevant cover letter, type “SEEK how to write a cover letter” and access the free template SEEK provides. 2. Resume - every applicant is required to provide an up-to-date resume. 3. Assessment - every applicant is required to complete a short 5-minute assessment, the link for which will be sent to you upon receipt of your cover letter and resume. You must complete ALL of the above steps for your application to be considered compliant (failure to complete all steps will result in your application not being progressed). Applications close: 3rd May 2026
