Carpenter/Skilled Labourer

Tactical Carpentry Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Premium projects

Quality materials

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tactical Carpentry Services in Sydney is seeking a qualified carpenter to join our crew for premium residential and commercial outdoor builds. You will work with our lead carpenter on site from set-out to handover, delivering flawless finishes on prestige properties across Sydney.

Role focuses on decks, pergolas, screens and balustrades with strict adherence to plans, safety standards, and high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified carpenter (Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of hardwood and composite products and fixing systems.
• A high standard of finish and an eye for detail.
• Current White Card and full driver's licence.
• Your own hand and power tools.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable dealing with high-end clients on their property.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Build hardwood and composite decks, including framing, bearers, joists and hidden-fix systems.
• Construct pergolas, alfresco structures and custom saunas.
• Install screening, cladding, stairs and balustrades.
• Read plans and scopes, set out accurately and work to span tables and Australian Standards.
• Keep sites tidy, safe and client-ready on prestige properties.
• Mentor apprentices and back up the lead carpenter when needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Client communication

Tool use

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Tactical Carpentry Services is hiring a qualified carpenter or a skilled labourer to build premium decks, pergolas and outdoor living spaces across Sydney's best addresses.

We're a Sydney-based outdoor living construction business working on prestige homes and commercial projects across the Northern Beaches, North Shore, Mosman, and the Eastern Suburbs. Our clients expect a flawless finish, and so do we. If you take pride in tight joins, straight lines and leaving a site cleaner than you found it, we want to hear from you.

The role

You’ll work alongside our lead carpenter and crew on high-end residential and commercial outdoor builds, from set-out through to final handover. Day to day you’ll be:

• Building hardwood and composite decks, including framing, bearers, joists and hidden-fix systems
• Constructing pergolas, alfresco structures and custom saunas
• Installing screening, cladding, stairs and balustrades
• Reading plans and scopes, setting out accurately and working to span tables and Australian Standards
• Keeping sites tidy, safe and client-ready on prestige properties
• Mentoring apprentices and backing up the lead carpenter when needed

Employment type: Subcontract

Location: Sydney — Northern Beaches, North Shore, Mosman and Eastern Suburbs

What you’ll bring

• Trade‑qualified carpenter (Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of hardwood and composite products and fixing systems
• A high standard of finish and an eye for detail
• Current White Card and full driver's licence
• Your own hand and power tools
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable dealing with high‑end clients on their property
• Right to work in Australia

What we offer

• Competitive pay: $50 – $60 per hour + super for a qualified carpenter, depending on experience.
• Steady, well‑planned work on premium projects — no rushed volume builds
• Quality materials and a crew that cares about the finished product
• A supportive, organised team with proper scheduling and an operations office behind you
• Room to grow into a lead or supervisory role