Makesafe Technician

The Role

Join Australia's leading insurance builder and play a key role in delivering makesafe, restoration and reinstatement projects across Darwin.

Based from our office in Stuart Park, you will work across a diverse portfolio of insurance building claims, combining site supervision, estimating and practical makesafe support to help customers navigate the recovery process following insurable events.

From initial site attendance and damage assessment through to makesafe completion, you will prepare scopes of work, manage site works and subcontractors, coordinate access and scheduling, and complete hands-on carpentry and demolition works. You will also monitor project progress, maintain accurate documentation and engage with key stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and with care.

This role would suit someone with practical trade knowledge, strong coordination and organisational skills, and an interest in developing broader experience across site supervision, estimating and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage site works and subcontractors across makesafe, restoration and reinstatement projects

• Attend damaged properties, assess site conditions and support makesafe works through to completion

• Complete hands-on carpentry and demolition works and assist with makesafe, strip-out and reinstatement activities where required

• Prepare scopes of work, estimates, site photographs and supporting documentation

• Drive a zero-shortcut culture, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements, company policies and contractor Safe Work Method Statements

• Monitor project progress, schedules, costs and variations to support efficient project delivery

• Coordinate property access, scheduling, procurement and project setup activities

• Liaise with insurers, clients, loss adjusters, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to progress works and resolve issues

• Build strong relationships across clients, loss adjusters, subcontractors and the broader insurance network

• Maintain accurate job records, estimates, photographs and project documentation while supporting day-to-day operational requirements

The Company

Positioned as one of Australia’s leading insurance builders, Johns Lyng Group delivers high-quality insurance building and restoration services nationwide. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability and exceptional customer outcomes, supported by a high-performance culture.

We believe our brand is our people, and our people are our culture. Together, we provide innovative solutions in partnership with communities to enhance their collective resilience.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary package aligned with your experience

• The choice of a fully maintained company vehicle or vehicle allowance

• A varied role combining practical site work, estimating and project coordination

• Access to structured systems, clear processes and strong operational support

• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing national organisation

• Exclusive employee benefits, including health, finance and superannuation offers and a range of retail discounts through our partner network

Could This Be You?

We are looking for a practical and motivated individual who takes initiative, enjoys variety and is ready to broaden their responsibilities within insurance building and restoration. To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A trade qualification in carpentry, plastering or a related field

• Sound knowledge of residential construction and repair practices

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships

• An interest in developing your estimating, site supervision and project coordination skills

• Confidence using mobile technology and a willingness to learn industry-specific systems

If you enjoy practical work and are ready to take on greater variety and responsibility within the insurance building industry, we would love to hear from you!

Have a question? Contact Ella Catlow from our Talent Acquisition team via email ***********@johnslyng.com.au

Johns Lyng Group is an equal opportunity employer and takes pride in our inclusive and diverse work environment. As a culturally aware business, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We value the unique perspectives that a diverse team brings to our projects and community.

Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia, be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and criminal background check where required.