Carpenter And Joiner Tradesperson

Council Jobs; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 38h week

Optional 9-day fortnight

4 weeks annual leave

Personal leave 3 weeks

12% Superannuation

Parental leave

CN employee benefits

Job summary

City of Newcastle is seeking a qualified Carpenter & Joiner to join our Building Trades team. In this hands-on role, you will deliver construction, maintenance, repair and upgrade works across a broad range of Council assets, including community facilities, public buildings and operational infrastructure.

You’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, applying your trade expertise to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes and practical solutions across a varied portfolio of work.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Experience in building construction, maintenance and repair works.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Practical problem solving skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver construction, maintenance, repair and upgrade works across Council assets.
• Work on projects from planning through to completion to upkeep and improve assets.
• Apply trade expertise to deliver safe, high quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with team and adapt to a varied portfolio of work.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Construction & Maintenance

Safety compliance

Independent work

Problem solving

Job description

• Permanent, full time role - 38 hours per week
• Optional 9-day fortnight
• Build and maintain assets that support our community!

City of Newcastle is seeking a qualified Carpenter & Joiner to join our Building Trades team.

In this diverse, hands on role, you'll deliver construction, maintenance, repair and upgrade works across a broad range of Council assets, including community facilities, public buildings and operational infrastructure.

No two days are the same, with opportunities to work on projects from planning through to completion while contributing to the upkeep and improvement of assets used by the Newcastle community every day.

You’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, applying your trade expertise to deliver safe, high quality outcomes and practical solutions across a varied portfolio of work.

What you'll bring:

• Trade qualification in Carpentry and Joinery
• Experience in building construction, maintenance and repair works
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Practical problem solving skills and a proactive approach

Through your work, you’ll have a behind the scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city.

As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Life at City of Newcastle (CN)

You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region.

You’ll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Showing up for neighbours not shareholders.

Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community.

You’ll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together.

Whether we’re planning to host major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, it’s what we do when the cameras aren't rolling that matters most.

And we’ll be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape.

Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region.

You’ll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard.

With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision.

With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co-create a sustainable region with us.

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape. To read more, visit here!

• 38 hour working week with flexible work arrangements including an optional 9-day fortnight
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Don't just work for the city, co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.

Application Closing Date: Friday 20 November 2026

Remuneration: $81,757.73+ 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 38 hour week

Contact: Jason Cleare - Building Trade Services Manager - 02 4974 6***

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact *******@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

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