Apprentice Cabinet & Timber Furniture Maker

Timberfy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Employee benefits

Job summary

Timberfy, a family-owned workshop in Sunshine West, VIC, is offering an Apprentice Cabinet Maker role. Join our skilled team to craft high-quality, bespoke furniture and cabinetry in a state-of-the-art workshop.

This hands-on apprenticeship covers timber work, hand tools, machinery, CNC support, and finishing. No experience required—bring the right attitude and a willingness to learn, and start developing long-term trade skills from day one.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; just the right attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in furniture making or building things is valued.

Responsibilities

• Work with solid timber and veneers as part of the furniture and cabinet-making process.
• Use hand tools, workshop machinery, and modern equipment.
• Assist with CNC machining and production processes.
• Assemble, sand, finish, and prepare installations.

Job description

APPRENTICE Cabinet Maker / Timber Furniture Maker opportunity available

About the role
Timberfy is a leading manufacturer of custom-made furniture and cabinetry. We are seeking an apprentice to join our skilled team of Cabinet Makers and Furniture Makers in our state-of-the-art workshop in Sunshine West, VIC. This is a full-time role where you will be responsible for crafting high-quality, bespoke furniture and cabinetry to the highest standard.

We’re looking for a motivated apprentice with a genuine interest in furniture making, cabinet making, and hands-on trade work.

This is a practical, workshop-based role suited to someone who enjoys working with their hands, learning real skills, and taking pride in what they build.

About the Role

As an apprentice, you’ll be involved in the full furniture and cabinet-making process, including:

Working with solid timber and veneers

Using hand tools, workshop machinery, and modern equipment

Assisting with CNC machining and production processes

Assembly, sanding, finishing, and installation preparation

Learning how quality furniture is designed and built

This is a hands-on apprenticeship — you’ll be learning on the tools, not just observing.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a genuine interest in furniture making or building things

Enjoys practical, hands-on work and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty

Is reliable, motivated, and keen to learn

Takes pride in doing quality work

Wants to develop long-term trade skills

No experience is required — just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Why This Apprenticeship?

Learn a skilled trade with long-term career opportunities

Work on custom, high-quality furniture (not mass production)

Gain real, practical experience from day one

See tangible results from your work every day

If you enjoy making things from scratch and want to build a career in a hands-on trade, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

At Timberfy, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career advancement, and a range of employee benefits including:

****USING OUR WORKSHOP AS YOUR OWN WORKSHOP****

We get it, times are tough. And sometimes you need to take on some of your own jobs to make a little bit of extra money. If you can benefit from our workshop by taking on your own jobs on the side, we are fully supportive if this!!! Our modern workshop is well-equipped, where we are always investing in new tools/equipment to make the quality of our products better. If you're passionate about crafting beautiful, functional furniture, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

Timberfy is a family-owned business that has been creating custom-made furniture and cabinetry for over 30 years. We are known for our attention to detail, innovative designs, and commitment to using only the highest quality materials. Our team of skilled craftspeople take great pride in their work, and we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service on every project.

Apply now to join the Timberfy team as our next Cabinet Maker / Furniture Maker.

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