Carpenter

Home in Place; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 112,963,000 - 121,229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $43/hr

Company vehicle provided

9-day fortnight or monthly RDO

Monday–Friday work

Uniforms and PPE supplied

Birthday leave

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Annual training budget and study leave

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Home in Place is seeking a reliable Carpenter to deliver maintenance, repairs and improvements across social housing properties from the Beresfield office in the Hunter region. You will perform carpentry tasks with a focus on safety and compliance, maintaining quality workmanship for tenants.

Ideal candidates hold a trade qualification in Carpentry/Joinery, have residential maintenance experience, and possess a current NSW Driver Licence along with a White Card.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Carpentry/Joinery.
• Solid residential maintenance experience.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• White Card.
• Respect when working in people’s homes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry maintenance, repairs and improvement works across properties.
• Ensure homes remain safe and compliant.
• Serve properties from the Beresfield office across the Hunter and Upper Hunter regions.

Skills

Trade qualification in Carpentry/Join 

Reliable

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Current NSW Driver Licence

White Card

Respect when working in people’s homes

Job description

Want steady, local work where your trade skills actually make a difference?

About Us

We're a community housing provider with a simple goal: everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Our maintenance team is at the heart of that mission, keeping homes safe and functional for our tenants.

The Role

Based from our Beresfield office, you'll service properties throughout the Hunter and Upper Hunter regions, carrying out a variety of carpentry maintenance, repairs and improvement works.

No two days are the same. From minor repairs and property upgrades to ensuring homes remain safe and compliant, you'll be part of a supportive maintenance team committed to delivering excellent service to our tenants.

About You

You're a reliable, trade-qualified Carpenter who takes pride in your workmanship and safety. You'll have:

• Trade qualification in Carpentry/Joinery
• Solid residential maintenance experience
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• White Card
• Respect when working in people's homes

What You'll Get

• Competitive hourly rate of $43/hr
• Company vehicle supplied for work use
• 9-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• Secure, steady Monday-Friday work
• Uniforms and PPE supplied
• Paid birthday leave
• Not-for-profit salary packaging (increase your take-home pay)
• Annual training budget and paid study leave
• Supportive team environment with long-term job security.

Applicants must be willing to complete a functional medical (including drug and alcohol testing), National Police Check and driving record check as part of the recruitment process.