Carpenter

PJG Frawley Construction; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term position

Variety of projects

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PJG Frawley Construction in Canberra is seeking an experienced Carpenter/Builder to join our team. You’ll run jobs, plan ahead, and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.

You’ll work on a mix of residential and commercial projects, including renovations, maintenance, and small builds. You will supervise other workers, order materials, and ensure work is completed to a high standard while keeping clear communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Carpenter (essential).
• Strong experience across carpentry, maintenance, and general building.
• Able to run jobs independently and take ownership of your work.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, professional, and takes pride in quality finishes.
• Strong communication and team attitude.
• Driver’s licence (required).

Responsibilities

• Running and delivering small renovation and maintenance jobs
• General carpentry: framing (timber & metal), trusses, fit-outs, extensions
• Working across residential and commercial sites
• Handling defect and remediation work
• Supervising and guiding other workers when required
• Ordering and coordinating materials with suppliers
• Following scope of works and ensuring jobs are completed to a high standard
• Keeping clear communication with the team and clients

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team attitude

Education

Trade-qualified carpenter

Tools

Power tools

Job description

About Us

PJG Frawley Construction is a family-owned business with over 65 years of combined experience. Since 2019, we’ve built a strong reputation across Canberra for delivering high-quality work in carpentry, pre-cast caulking, waterproofing, renovations, and maintenance.

We’re a Code Certified Entity under the Secure Local Jobs Code ACT and pride ourselves on doing things properly — quality workmanship, safe practices, and reliable delivery.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Carpenter/Builder to join our team. This role suits someone who can run jobs, think ahead, and deliver high-quality work without needing to be micromanaged.

You’ll be working across a mix of residential and commercial projects, including renovations, maintenance, and small builds.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running and delivering small renovation and maintenance jobs
• General carpentry: framing (timber & metal), trusses, fit-outs, extensions
• Working across residential and commercial sites
• Handling defect and remediation work
• Supervising and guiding other workers when required
• Ordering and coordinating materials with suppliers
• Following scope of works and ensuring jobs are completed to a high standard
• Keeping clear communication with the team and clients

What We’re Looking For

• Trade-qualified Carpenter (essential)
• Strong experience across carpentry, maintenance, and general building
• Able to run jobs independently and take ownership of your work
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, professional, and takes pride in quality finishes
• Strong communication and team attitude
• Driver’s licence (required)

What You’ll Get

• Full-time, long-term position
• Variety of work across different projects
• Supportive team and solid pipeline of work
• Opportunity to grow with the business

PJG Frawley Construction is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.