Carpenter

JobSource; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Interex Custom Joinery is seeking a Carpenter for a permanent full-time position in Prestons, Sydney. The role covers workshop manufacturing and site installation of custom joinery and cabinetry for residential and commercial projects.

The successful candidate will read drawings, fabricate timber components, install joinery, and ensure quality finishes across projects. AQF Certificate III in Carpentry and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Carpentry or Certificate IV or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 12 months’ relevant carpentry/joinery experience.
• Experience manufacturing and/or installing detailed joinery across residential or commercial projects.
• Experience with cabinet making, custom joinery, shopfitting or similar.
• Ability to read architectural/shop drawings, plans and measurements.
• Practical experience cutting, shaping, assembling and installing timber/joinery components.
• Competence using carpentry hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.
• Current construction White Card and Australian driver’s licence desirable for workshop/site duties.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings to determine measurements, materials and installation requirements.
• Manufacture and assemble timber components and joinery in the workshop.
• Install joinery across residential and commercial fit-out projects.
• Carry out cabinet making and factory production activities.
• Cut, shape, assemble and join timber and board materials using tools and machinery.
• Check site measurements prior to manufacture and installation.
• Coordinate installation activities with supervisors and tradespeople.
• Repair, adjust and maintain existing timber fittings and joinery.

Education

AQF Certificate III in Carpentry

Certificate IV or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description
Position: Carpenter Position Type: Full Time Salary: $79,500 - $84,000 p/a plus Super Employer Name: Interex Custom Joinery A.B.N. 45 163 535 733 Job Location: 6/80 Jedd Road, Prestons, NSW, 2170, AUSTRALIA Advertising Period: 30 days

• 7 Oct 2026 > 6 Nov 2026

Summary Our client Interex Custom Joinery is seeking to add a Carpenter to its established team in Prestons, Sydney. Operating since 2013, the business specialises in the manufacture and installation of custom joinery and high-quality residential and commercial fit-outs.

The successful applicant will undertake workshop manufacturing and site installation work involving detailed cabinetry, timber components, shopfitting and custom joinery requiring accurate interpretation of drawings, measurements and finishing specifications. The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, plans and specifications to determine measurements, materials and installation requirements.
• Manufacture and assemble custom timber components, cabinetry and detailed joinery within the workshop.
• Install custom joinery across residential and commercial fit-out projects.
• Carry out cabinet making and factory production activities associated with custom joinery projects.
• Cut, shape, assemble and join timber and manufactured board materials using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.
• Check site dimensions and measurements prior to manufacture and installation.
• Install cabinetry, wardrobes, wall panels, doors and other detailed interior joinery components.
• Complete shopfitting and custom joinery installation in accordance with drawings and project specifications.
• Make practical on-site adjustments to joinery where required to achieve correct fit, alignment and finish.
• Check levels, alignment, tolerances and finishing standards throughout manufacture and installation.
• Prepare timber fittings, frames and components for workshop assembly and site installation.
• Coordinate installation activities with supervisors, project managers, tradespeople and other site personnel.
• Repair, adjust and maintain existing timber fittings, fixtures and joinery where required.
• Select appropriate timber, hardware, fittings and materials for assigned manufacturing and installation work.
• Maintain required workmanship, safety and quality standards across workshop production and site installation.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• AQF Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate IV, or an equivalent relevant qualification or acceptable substitute experience.
• Minimum 12 months’ recent, directly relevant experience as a Carpenter, Joiner or in a closely comparable role.
• Demonstrated experience manufacturing and/or installing detailed joinery across residential or commercial projects.
• Experience with cabinet making, custom joinery, shopfitting or comparable workshop and installation work.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, plans, specifications and project measurements.
• Practical experience cutting, shaping, assembling and installing timber and joinery components to required tolerances and finishing standards.
• Competence using carpentry and joinery hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery safely.
• Ability to undertake site measurements and make appropriate installation adjustments where required.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively with supervisors, tradespeople and project teams.
• Current construction White Card and Australian driver’s licence are desirable for workshop and site-based project duties.