Lead Hands for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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    138

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    6%
    Customer Service
    6%
    Communication Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    33%
    High school diploma or GED
    33%
    Bachelor's degree
    21%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Rio Tinto
    • Vestas Wind Technology
    • K-Mart Store
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    33%
    More than 5 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 138 profiles for Lead Hands in Townsville, Queensland

Last updated: 9 Nov 2026

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  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $111,881 yearly
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  • Delivery driver

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    RSA

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceSchedule ManagementDriving
  • FIFO Utility/kitchenhand/housekeeping/bar attendant

    Wulguru, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceBeer ServiceCertificate IIICleaningCertificate III in Retail (SIR30216)Serving+7 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipSchedule ManagementGroup Work
  • Kitchen Hand/Waitress

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCustomer ServiceClinic ExperienceVeterinary Clinic ExperienceSwimmingMusical Instruments
  • Farm Manager/Hand

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    HR Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementDrivingProject Coordination
  • Leak Repair Supervisor

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry

    Skills

    Leak DetectionBolts for FasteningFabricationMaintenanceMetal FabricationMachine Operation
  • Safety Advisor

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCertificate IVLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceStandard 11+6 more

    Skills

    Risk ManagementManagementTeam ManagementProgramme ManagementTraining & DevelopmentProject Management

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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, customer service and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for lead hands?

Common licenses or certifications for lead hands include: First Aid Certification, Driver Licence and Certificate III.

What are some job titles related to lead hands?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to lead hands include: construction labourer & electrical civil works supervisor, mining tyre fitter and farm manager/hand.

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 Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most lead hands have 14 years of professional experience.

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