Carpentry Apprentice

Melba Decking; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Melba Decking is seeking a motivated Carpentry Apprentice to study Certificate III in Carpentry while gaining hands‑on experience on residential projects in Melbourne. You’ll learn decking, framing, pergolas, stairs and reading plans under the guidance of qualified carpenters.

Applicants should be reliable, keen to learn, and ready to work as part of a team. Own basic tools and transport are required; local sites mostly in Melbourne’s northern and eastern suburbs.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen or have full working rights in Australia.
• Own basic hand tools and a cordless power tool kit suitable for carpentry.
• Reliable transport to and from job sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified carpenters on residential projects.
• Work with timber decking, framing, pergolas and stairs.
• Read plans and follow job specifications.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised worksite.

Skills

Reading plans

Teamwork

Reliability

Willing to learn

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Cordless tools

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Carpentry Apprentice to join our team and undertake a Certificate III in Carpentry while gaining hands‑on experience across a variety of residential carpentry projects.

The apprentice will work alongside qualified carpenters and gain practical experience in:

• Timber and composite decking
• Deck framing and subfloor construction
• Pergolas and outdoor structures
• Timber stairs, screens and balustrades
• Measuring, cutting and installation of timber products
• Reading plans and following job specifications
• Safe use of hand and power tools
• Site preparation, material handling and maintaining a clean and safe work area

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, willing to learn and takes pride in their work.

The successful applicant must be able to work well as part of a team, follow instructions and have a genuine interest in building a career in carpentry.

Applicants must have their own basic hand tools and a cordless power tool kit suitable for carpentry work.

Reliable transport to and from job sites is also required.

Most of our work is local, with projects mainly located throughout Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.