Apprentice carpenter

Kairo carpentry; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career progression toward carpentry

Mentoring by experienced tradespeople

Job summary

Kairo Carpentry in Hervey Bay is seeking a motivated Apprentice Carpenter to join our team on residential new-home construction. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople while completing a formal carpentry apprenticeship toward a nationally recognised trade qualification.

This full-time role provides hands-on training from the early stages of builds through to completion, with guidance to develop a broad range of carpentry skills and a long-term career in the trade.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in carpentry and residential construction.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to undertake physical work and work outdoors.
• Driver’s licence and reliable transport preferred.
• Construction White Card, or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous construction experience is not essential.
• Full-time employment with a formal carpentry apprenticeship.
• Practical, on-the-job training across new home construction.
• Guidance and support from experienced tradespeople.
• The opportunity to develop a broad range of carpentry skills.
• Support towards completing a recognised carpentry qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out and preparing residential building sites.
• Measure, cut and assemble timber and other building materials.
• Assist with wall framing, trusses, cladding, doors and general carpentry work.
• Learn to read and follow building plans and drawings.
• Operate hand and power tools safely under appropriate supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe worksite.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work as part of a team and take direction from experienced carpenters.
• Attend required training and complete apprenticeship coursework.

Skills

Interest in carpentry

Reliability

Punctuality

Follow instructions

Safety conscientiousness

Physical ability

Driver's license

White Card

Teamwork

Motivated to learn

Career-focused

Education

Construction White Card

Job description

About the Role

Kairo Carpentry is seeking a motivated and reliable Apprentice Carpenter to join our team in Hervey Bay. Specialising in new home construction, we offer the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on residential homes from the early stages of construction through to completion.

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced tradespeople while completing a formal carpentry apprenticeship and working towards a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out and preparing residential building sites.
• Measure, cut and assemble timber and other building materials.
• Assist with wall framing, trusses, cladding, doors and general carpentry work.
• Learn to read and follow building plans and drawings.
• Operate hand and power tools safely under appropriate supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe worksite.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work as part of a team and take direction from experienced carpenters.
• Attend required training and complete apprenticeship coursework.

Skills and Requirements

• A genuine interest in carpentry and residential construction.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to undertake physical work and work outdoors.
• Driver’s licence and reliable transport preferred.
• Construction White Card, or willingness to obtain one.
• Previous construction experience is not essential. We are looking for someone who is dependable, motivated and eager to develop their skills and build a long-term career in carpentry.
• Full-time employment with a formal carpentry apprenticeship.
• Practical, on-the-job training across new home construction.
• Guidance and support from experienced tradespeople.
• The opportunity to develop a broad range of carpentry skills.
• Support towards completing a recognised carpentry qualification.