Carpenter (Formwork) - Full time

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardreagh Formwork Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Carpenter with formwork expertise to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves constructing decks, walls and columns, assembling formwork with Doka, Peri and Ischebeck Titan systems, and interpreting engineering drawings to ensure accurate formwork designs.

The position requires a minimum of 3 years’ carpentry experience, with CFMEU rates applying to a long-term project environment on Melbourne construction

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a carpenter.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and select appropriate formwork system.
• Certificate III in Carpentry is desirable but not essential with substantial experience.

Responsibilities

• Construct decks, walls, and columns toSpecifications for concrete pours.
• Form, erect, and strip timber formwork for decks, columns and structures.
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure formwork design accuracy.
• Liaise with team and site foremen on daily operations and material orders.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Formwork expertise

Read engineering drawings

Doka formwork system

Peri formwork system

Ischebeck Titan system

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Tools

Doka

Peri

Ischebeck Titan

Timber formwork tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Ardreagh Formwork Ardreagh Formwork Pty Ltd are a construction company based in Melbourne and have recently been awarded several new projects. As a result, we are seeking to employ a full-time experienced Carpenter with formwork expertise to join our team. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Doka, Ischebeck Titan, and Peri systems, and be willing to commit to the company on a long-term basis.

We are committed to employing local workers and, where possible, prefer applications from Australian or New Zealand residents. Salary: This is a full-time position.

You will be paid as per the CFMEU rates and terms and conditions. This is Full-time employment, comprising 36 ordinary hours per week plus 4 hours accrued towards RDOs, in accordance with the applicable CFMEU Enterprise Agreement. You will work on construction sites as directed by management.

Benefits Task & responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility will be constructing decks, walls, and columns to pre-designed specifications in preparation for concrete pouring and related works.
• Forming, erecting, and stripping formwork for decks, columns, and other structures
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to execute formwork designs
• Liaising with team members and site foremen on daily operations and ordering of material
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Working with Doka, Peri, and Ischebeck Titan systems daily

• Assembling timber structures for walls, lift shafts, columns, slabs, and beams
• Performing all carpentry tasks related to ground and suspended slabs
• Cutting, preparing, assembling, and installing timber structures
• Ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations
• Selecting and utilising appropriate timber materials
• Measuring, levelling, and setting out work accurately
• Erecting frameworks and supports using hand and power tool
• Inspecting and maintaining formwork
• Checking alignment, levels and dimensions
• Installing temporary supports and formwork components
• Installing and dismantling formwork designs according to engineering designs

Qualification & experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a carpenter
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and select appropriate formwork system
• Certificate III in Carpentry (desirable, but not essential with substantial experience)

About Company

We are a Formwork company based in Melbourne Australia founded in 2010. We operate on projects around melbourne and victoria.

Salary: $116457-116457 Job Publish: 06-11-2026 Job Expire: 06-12-2026