Builder/Carpenter - Residential

Community Resources; Tuncurry; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Helping Hands Building Services is seeking a qualified carpenter to install rails, ramps and access modifications in residential homes across the Mid North Coast. You will work on bathroom and kitchen modifications and operate largely independently with a small, experienced team.

We offer local, community-focused work with no big commercial sites or FIFO, supporting people to live safely at home. Applicants should have a Certificate III in Carpentry and a White Card, plus read plans and travel

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Carpentry (minimum).
• At least 2 years’ residential building or carpentry experience.
• White Card and ability to read plans.
• Driver’s Licence and own vehicle to travel between jobs.

Responsibilities

• Install rails, ramps and access modifications.
• Complete bathroom and kitchen modifications.
• Work in residential homes across the Mid North Coast.
• Operate largely independently with a small, experienced team.
• Local, non-FIFO work to help people live safely at home.

Skills

Residential carpentry experience

Read plans

Safety knowledge

Own vehicle

Team player

Education

Certificate III Carpentry

White Card

Job description

Community Resources is a not-for-profit that creates real jobs doing work that matters. We support local communities by delivering practical services that help people stay safe, independent and in their own homes.

Helping Hands Building Services has been operating for over 30 years across the Great Lakes and Manning regions. We specialise in home modifications, maintenance and small construction works - the kind of work where you can see the result at the end of the day and know it’s made a difference.

The Work

This is a hands-on role suited to a qualified Tradie who enjoys variety and working directly with clients. The successful candidate will live locally EG: Tuncurry, Taree and surrounding areas.

You’ll be:

• Installing rails, ramps and access modifications
• Completing bathroom and kitchen modifications
• Working in residential homes across the Mid North Coast
• Operating largely independent, with support from a small, experienced team
• No big commercial sites, no FIFO - just solid, local work that helps people live safely at home.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for someone reliable, capable and easy to work with who has:

• Certificate III in Carpentry (minimum)
• At least 2 years’ experience in residential building or carpentry
• White Card
• Ability to read plans and follow specifications
• Good working knowledge of building codes and safe work practices
• Confidence working on your own and as part of a small team
• A respectful manner when working in people’s homes, particularly with older clients
• Driver’s Licence and your own vehicle (to carry tools and travel between jobs)
• Willingness to complete Working with Children and National Police Checks

What’s In It For You

Consistent hours - 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Varied jobs that keep things interesting Supportive team and a values-driven organisation

We are an organisation that acknowledges systemic disadvantage and discrimination exist, and one that values diverse experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce.