Lead Hands for hire in Mackay, Queensland

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  • Ready to work now

    106

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    6%
    Management
    4%
    Microsoft Excel
    4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    43%
    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Bachelor's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • KOMATSU
    • FedEx Express
    • Sandvik
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    60%
    1-2 years
    20%
    More than 5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 106 profiles for Lead Hands in Mackay, Queensland

Last updated: 14 Nov 2026

Lead Hand: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $73,846 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $65,784 – $82,896 yearly
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  • Scaffold Supervisor

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsEWP TicketForklift Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipIndustrial Shutdown Construction ExperienceScaffolding SystemsTemporary Access PlatformsIndustrial Construction ExperienceScaffolding
  • Mechanical fitter

    Alexandra, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    HR LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceSchedule ManagementMechanical KnowledgeWeldingConstruction Experience
  • Senior Trades Assistant

    Palms, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationRCGWork Safely at HeightsStandard 11Construction Induction Card (White Card)+3 more

    Skills

    RCGWeldingStandard 11White CardTelehandlersTelehandler Ticket
  • WHSE Safety Adviser

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSAHR Licence

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsTraining Program Design for Professional DevelopmentSafe Work PracticesRisk AssessmentsReport PreparationHealth & Safety Investigations
  • Leading Hand

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationMR Licence

    Skills

    Computer OperationFacility Maintenance PaintingConstruction PaintingComputer LiteracyCertificate IIIPaints
  • Shift Mechanical Fitter

    Farleigh, Queensland

    Skills

    Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft Outlook

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What's the average time to fill a lead hand role?

The average time to fill a lead hand role is 11 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do lead hands tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a lead hand include: leadership, management and microsoft excel.

What licenses or certifications are common for lead hands?

Common licenses or certifications for lead hands include: Certificate III, White Card and Construction Induction Card (White Card).

What are some job titles related to lead hands?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to lead hands include: digger operator, leading hand and administration assistant.

What level of education is common for a lead hand?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a lead hand in Mackay, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a lead hand?

Most lead hands have 16 years of professional experience.

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