Civil Leading Hand

The Company

Black Cat Civil is a fast-growing, Australian Indigenous-owned civil contractor specialising in the delivery of remote and regional infrastructure projects throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Celebrating 20 years of excellence, Black Cat Civil has evolved into one of Australia’s leading civil construction partners - now home to over 250 skilled employees, a fleet of more than 700 pieces of plant and equipment, and a proud record of delivering 1,800+ projects across Queensland, the Northern Territory, and beyond. Our growth reflects our commitment to quality, reliability, and getting the job done right every time.

The Opportunity

Black Cat Civil are looking for an experienced Civil Leading Hand to join our team in Gove, NT. The successful applicant will be based in Brisbane or Darwin, and available to work on FIFO 2/1 rosters.

Our Leading Hands support our project Supervisors and play a significant role in the successful delivery of our projects.

Flights, accommodation and food are provided by Black Cat Civil.

Key Responsibilities

Our Leading Hand's will be involved in a diverse range of works including:

• Road Construction
• Bulk and Detailed Earthworks
• Land Rehabilitation
• Mine maintenance

Our Leading Hand's are directly responsible for:

• Leadership and onsite direction of work crews
• Activity set out and pick ups
• Ad-hoc plant operating
• Construction methodology
• Safety culture

This opportunity is ideal for any motivated Leading Hands wanting to build a long-term career with a growing civil contractor. The successful candidate MUST be willing to work in remote locations on various rosters as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years on-site experience with reputable contractor.
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
• Sound computer and paperwork skills.
• RII for all plant operating tickets

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• FIFO 2/1 Roster
• Professional development opportunities

In 2025, 65% of our people advanced their skills through internal training and upskilling programs, reinforcing our commitment to long term career development and growing our team from within.

Our Culture

Black Cat Civil is a tight knit team, led by our two owners Jai and Brendan. Our business rewards performance and loyalty with opportunities to grow your career with the business.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like something you would like to be a part of, send your CV and cover letter to View email address on au.fitly.work or click apply.