Carpenter, Housing And Public Works

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Generous leave entitlements

Paid parental leave

Uniforms provided

Tools provided

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

QBuild in regional Queensland is seeking a qualified carpenter to join the Housing and Public Works team in Toowoomba. You will perform construction, maintenance and restoration tasks on government-owned assets and assist with disaster response readiness.

Mandatory requirements include Certificate III Carpentry, White Card, Australian work eligibility, and a valid Queensland C class license. The role supports apprentices, follows WHS rules, and may involve overnight site work as needed.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Current Certificate III Carpentry (or higher) is required.
• Current Construction Industry White Card.
• Current Queensland C class driver’s licence or equivalent.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Apply carpentry techniques for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Operate office software and input information using computers or devices.
• Follow safe work practices for asbestos and lead-based materials.
• Comply with WHS rules and site policies, conduct risk assessments.
• Support health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues and customers.
• Promote a diverse, equitable and safe workplace with a customer focus.
• Train and mentor apprentices across year levels.

Skills

Carpentry techniques

Safety compliance

Office apps (Word/Outlook)

Asbestos/lead awareness

Apprentice mentoring

Education

Certificate III Carpentry

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Why Join Us?

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.

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 will 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.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.

Carpenter, Housing and Public Works, Toowoomba, Australia