Introduction: Onsite - Darwin. Build in the Top End. Live like it.
CC Pines is heading to Darwin, and we need a hands-on Foreman to lead the charge on-site. This is more than a job posting — it's an invitation to run your own patch on a high-profile Defence project, in one of the most exciting, fastest-growing corners of the country.
If you're a construction leader who wants real ownership of a site, a serious project on your CV, and a lifestyle upgrade most tradies only dream about — keep reading.
About Us
CC Pines is an Australian-owned, family-founded construction company with a 45-year track record of delivering complex, high-risk projects that other contractors won't touch — from embassy builds in Morocco to Defence infrastructure across the Pacific. We work with the Australian Department of Defence, DFAT, and the US Department of Defence, and we've never had a reportable safety incident. We're big enough to run world-class projects, small enough that your voice actually gets heard.
Our values —
humble, hungry, smart — aren't a poster on the wall. They're how we pick our people and how we run our sites.
Why Darwin?
This role is 100% on-site in Darwin, and honestly, that's one of the best parts of the job.
- A genuine outdoor lifestyle. Think Mindil Beach sunsets, fishing for barra, weekend trips to Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks, and a harbourside city built for getting outside after work.
- Dry season living. Darwin's dry season (roughly May to October) delivers warm, sunny days and next to no rain — some of the best year-round outdoor conditions in Australia.
- A tight-knit, laid-back community. Darwin has a small-city feel with a big social scene — markets, festivals, and a genuine "everyone knows everyone" culture that makes settling in easy.
- Career runway. Darwin's Defence and infrastructure pipeline is booming. Leading a site here puts you at the centre of some of the most significant Defence-linked construction activity in the country.
- Relocation support available for the right candidate — ask us about it.
Why Join CC Pines?
- A leadership role on a nationally significant Defence project, not just another job site.
- Competitive salary plus Territory living benefits, with a genuine relocation conversation on the table.
- Real career progression — we're growing, and we invest in developing our people, not just filling seats.
- A supportive, inclusive team culture where experienced trades are respected, not micromanaged.
- Competitive compensation and a range of benefits.
- Career growth opportunities with continuous learning.
- Inclusive, supportive work environment.
Description: The Role
As Foreman, you'll be the driving force on the ground — coordinating on-site teams, subcontractors, and resources to deliver our scope of work safely, on program, and to spec. You'll take real ownership: planning the work, solving problems as they come up, and reporting back to the Site Manager and Project Manager as a trusted right-hand.
What you'll be doing:
- Supervising all aspects of the build, from planning through to execution
- Coordinating multiple trade teams and subcontractors to hit outcomes
- Owning health, safety, and environmental performance on-site
- Organising tools, plant, machinery, materials, and people day-to-day
- Shaping short-term construction programs and daily/weekly work plans
- Keeping progress reports, shift handovers, and communication with the Site Manager/PM tight and reliable
Skills and Experiences: What You Bring
- A trade qualification and 5-10 years' construction experience, ideally with time spent leading site operations
- Broad familiarity with trades, construction contracts, and delivery methodologies
- Sharp problem-solving, time management, and prioritisation skills
- Strong communication — you listen as well as you direct
- Current White Card and Telehandler licence, and comfort with on-site tech/reporting tools