2nd or 3rd Yr Apprentice Cabinet Maker

East Coast Apprenticeships; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast Apprenticeships in Coolum Beach, QLD, is looking for a motivated Apprentice Cabinet Maker (2nd or 3rd year) to join our busy team. You’ll work on custom cabinetry, read plans, and operate workshop machinery in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across installations, joinery assembly, and site problem solving while developing trade skills with peers and qualified tradespeople. Applicants must be Australian citizens or residents.

Qualifications

• 2nd or 3rd year apprenticeship, or equivalent joinery experience
• Manual licence, reliable car, and White Card
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Reliability
• Genuine passion for timber, cabinetry, and modern joinery

Responsibilities

• Work on custom cabinetry — fabricating premium joinery components and architectural builds
• Read and interpret plans — including technical drawings and cutting lists
• Operate workshop machinery — panel saws, edge banders, and other tools with care and confidence
• Assist with installations — learning fit-off, finishing, and on-site problem solving
• Assemble joinery — from flat-pack components to detailed architectural pieces
• Maintain quality standards — ensuring every finish meets our premium expectations
• Contribute to a safe, tidy workshop
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of qualified tradespeople

Skills

2nd/3rd year apprenticeship

Manual licence

White Card

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Good communication

Reliability

Genuine passion for timber

Education

Apprenticeship in cabinetry (2nd/3rd year)

Job description

Apprentice Cabinet Maker (2nd or 3rd Year)

If you’re a motivated apprentice cabinet maker who takes pride in building high‑quality, functional spaces, we’d love to have you on our team. We’re a busy, well‑established company delivering a mix of residential and commercial cabinetry, and we’re looking for someone who wants to grow their skills, contribute meaningfully, and build a career they’re proud of.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your days will be varied, hands‑on, and genuinely skill‑building. You’ll:

• Work on custom cabinetry — fabricating premium joinery components and architectural builds

• Read and interpret plans — including technical drawings and cutting lists

• Operate workshop machinery — panel saws, edge banders, and other tools with care and confidence

• Assist with installations — learning fit‑off, finishing, and on‑site problem solving

• Assemble joinery — from flat‑pack components to detailed architectural pieces

• Maintain quality standards — ensuring every finish meets our premium expectations

• Contribute to a safe, tidy workshop

• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of qualified tradespeople

You’ll be trusted with real responsibilities—not just sweeping floors—and encouraged to keep developing your craft every day.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who already has a solid foundation in the trade and wants to keep improving. You’ll need:

• 2nd or 3rd year apprenticeship, or equivalent joinery experience

• Manual licence, reliable car, and White Card

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Attention to detail and pride in your workmanship

• Good communication skills and a positive, team‑focused attitude

• Reliability — showing up, giving your best, and caring about the work

• Genuine passion for timber, cabinetry, and modern joinery

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and building things properly, you’ll fit right in.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Supportive, down‑to‑earth team culture

• High‑quality training on custom architectural projects

• Opportunities to learn from experienced tradespeople

• A variety of residential and commercial projects

• A workplace where your effort is noticed and appreciated

• Long‑term progression in a growing local business

We’re looking for someone who wants more than just a job—someone who wants a future in the trade.

Modern Award rates apply

Access the PACT Calculator via Fairwork Website to help you understand your hourly rate.The PACT calculator can be found athttps://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/CheckPay/Summary

Please note, to be eligible you must be an Australian citizen, Permanent resident, or hold a valid visa that allows you to work and undertake training in Australia.

At East Coast Apprenticeships, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview