Carpenter

North West Queensland; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

QBuild, Queensland Government's commercialised builder, invites qualified Carpenters to join regional teams across the state to build and maintain government assets and support disaster responses. Your role includes applying carpentry techniques, mentoring apprentices, and delivering safe, quality construction across multiple sites while adhering to WHS rules and driver license requirements.

You will work with flexible arrangements, including occasional overnight stays, with access to government

Qualifications

• Current trade certificate/qualification (minimum of Certificate III Carpentry).
• Current Construction Industry White Card.
• Current, valid Queensland 'C' class driver's licence.
• Working knowledge of current WHS legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply carpentry techniques for construction and maintenance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Word/Outlook and data entry on devices.
• Comply with WHS legislation and site rules including risk assessments.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing of others.
• Support a diverse, equitable and safe workplace with a customer focus.
• Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices.

Skills

Carpentry techniques

Computer literacy

Safety compliance

Apprentice mentoring

Education

Certificate III Carpentry

Job description

Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career — QBuild is seeking qualified Carpenters to join our regional teams. Become part of a department committed to helping people all over Queensland. Help us build and maintain government-owned assets, including schools, social housing, and healthcare facilities. Support in the government’s response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Construction & Architecture
• Classification: Var.
• Workplace Location: North West Qld,Cairns region,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Central West Qld,South West Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/608466CAP/25
• Closing date: 31-Dec-2026
• Yearly salary: $77677 - $101358
• Fortnightly salary: $2977.00 - $3824.00
• Job duration:
• Contact person: QBuild Careers
• Contact details: Ph: 07 3514 3919 Access the National Relay Service

QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

Why Join Us?

Flexibility - You'll have the option of working a 9-day fortnight and access to generous leave entitlements and paid parental leave.

A safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace - Our approach to safety is reflected in our commitment to Think safe. Work safe. Home safe.

Security - You'll enjoy, great superannuation and salary sacrificing options, additional allowances (when eligible), and provision of uniforms and tools. You will have access to career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Current trade certificate/qualification (minimum of Certificate III Carpentry)
• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent
• Working knowledge and compliance with current work health, safety and environmental legislation and codes of practice

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing essential services to government-owned assets, including construction, maintenance, and restoration. Support the government's response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.

Duties and skills involved:

• Understand and apply carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction, for both construction and maintenance services.
• Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications such as Microsoft Word or Outlook and input data using the computer or hand-held electronic devices.
• Understand safe working methods in terms of asbestos and lead based products, and any other relevant high risk construction work.
• Comply with all WHS legislation and site rules including daily task risk assessments, identify hazards and risk, and comply with reasonable health and safety policies or procedures that have been notified to workers.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and ensure that your conduct, acts or omissions do not adversely affect the safety of other persons or property
• Demonstrate behaviour that supports a diverse, equitable and safe workplace, with a strong customer focus.
• Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices at all year levels.

Additional information

• You may be required to undertake duties within your trade at worksites throughout both your appointed region and the State.
• When undertaking distant work, there may also be a requirement for overnight stays of up to a 3 -week period.
• Safety clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn.
• You may be asked to undertake team leader and/or foreperson roles as and when required to suit the needs of the business.
• Power tools will be provided where required.
• The use of a private motor vehicle and/or potential provision of a QBuild vehicle will be in accordance with relevant motor vehicle policies. Please note there is no guarantee that a home garaged QBuild vehicle will be included if successful in gaining this role.

This advertisement is for regional Queensland areas only. Southeast Queensland roles are advertised separately.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Multiple regional positions available. Please ensure to download any attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.