Carpentry Apprentice (1St-3Rd Year) – Commercial Fit-Outs

Megt; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kapitol is seeking a Project Coordinator (Fit-Out & Joinery Specialist) to join our Central Coordination team in Australia. This role focuses on coordinating fit-out, finishes and joinery across multiple projects, aligning with Project Coordinators, Design Managers and site teams to deliver quality outcomes.

You will work in a Tier 1/2 head contractor environment, broadening exposure beyond a single project and contributing to portfolio-level delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating commercial fit-out, finishes and joinery packages.
• Strong understanding of fit-out detailing, shop drawing workflows, specification reviews and design coordination processes.
• Experience across sectors including commercial, residential and education with significant fit-out packages.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the technical delivery of fit-out, finishes and joinery across multiple projects.
• Work with project teams to ensure packages are detailed, coordinated and delivered to programme.
• Review designs and shop drawings to improve buildability and efficiency.
• Lead coordination of finishes packages and manage procurement activities.
• Support overseas procurement and letting of joinery and finishes packages when required.
• Drive collaboration to achieve high-quality delivery outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of fit-out delivery practices.

Skills

Fit-out coordination

Shop drawings

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Tools

Aconex

ACC

Model-based coordination

Job description

Project Coordinator (Fit-Out & Joinery Specialist)

At Kapitol, we’re redefining how complex construction projects are delivered. As one of Australia’s fastest‑growing commercial construction companies, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high‑quality projects across commercial, residential, education, and data‑centre sectors, while continuing to expand into new markets and interstate projects.

As our project portfolio continues to grow, so does our Central Coordination function. Established to drive greater consistency, technical excellence and best‑practice delivery across the business, the team plays a critical role in supporting project outcomes, identifying efficiencies and sharing lessons learned across multiple projects and sectors.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Project Coordinator (Fit‑Out & Joinery Specialist) to join our Central Coordination team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the delivery of fit‑out, finishes and joinery packages across multiple projects, working closely with our Project Coordinators, Design Managers, Project Managers and delivery teams to drive quality, coordination and programme outcomes.

We’re specifically seeking candidates who have developed their experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contractor environment and bring a strong background coordinating commercial fit‑out, finishes and joinery packages.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Project Coordinator or Senior Project Coordinator looking to broaden their experience beyond a single project environment and gain exposure to project delivery at a portfolio level.

• Coordinate and oversee the technical delivery of fit‑out, finishes and joinery packages across multiple projects.
• Work closely with Project Coordinators, Design Managers, Project Managers and site teams to ensure packages are effectively detailed, coordinated and delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Review designs, specifications and shop drawings, identifying opportunities to improve buildability, sequencing, efficiency and project outcomes.
• Manage design changes, technical queries and stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants and trade partners throughout the design and delivery process.
• Lead the coordination of finishes packages, ensuring programme milestones, procurement activities and delivery requirements are achieved.
• Support overseas procurement and letting of joinery and finishes packages where required.
• Drive collaboration across project teams and external stakeholders to achieve coordinated, high‑quality delivery outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of fit‑out delivery practices, identifying opportunities to enhance coordination processes, standardise approaches and drive best‑practice outcomes across the business.

About You

We’re looking for candidates with specialist experience in commercial fit‑out, finishes and joinery packages. You may currently be a Project Coordinator, Senior Project Coordinator or technical specialist working across this scope of works and are looking for an opportunity that offers broader exposure, greater influence and genuine career development.

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contractor delivering commercial fit‑out, finishes and joinery packages.
• Strong understanding of fit‑out detailing, shop drawing workflows, specification reviews and design coordination processes.
• Ideally, you’ve gained experience across sectors including commercial, residential and education, or on projects with significant fit‑out and finishes packages.
• Sound knowledge of construction sequencing, buildability, programme management and the practical delivery of fit‑out works onsite.
• Experience managing design changes and coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project teams.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, including exposure to overseas procurement of joinery and finishes packages.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across multiple projects.
• Proficiency in platforms such as Aconex, ACC and model‑based coordination software.

Why Kapitol?

• Work across multiple complex and high‑profile projects simultaneously, gaining exposure to a diverse range of sectors and delivery teams.
• Join one of Australia’s fastest growing builders with a pipeline of work across multiple sectors.
• Gain exposure to multiple projects, teams and delivery methodologies.
• Be part of a business that genuinely invests in systems, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Access clear career development opportunities as the business continues to grow.
• Access a range of innovative health and wellbeing initiatives, including Kapitol’s partnership with Everlab.