First-Year Carpenter Apprentice — Learn & Grow in Cladding

Seven Facade; Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

TAFE fees covered

Clear apprenticeship pathway

Job summary

Seven Facade invites applications for a 1st Year Apprentice Carpenter in Canberra. You’ll join our cladding crews, learning from experienced tradespeople and starting your trade from day one on residential and commercial projects.

This 4-year apprenticeship includes on-site training, TAFE days, and a clear path from apprentice to leading hand. You’ll work with fibre cement, timber, and metal cladding while building your toolkit.

Qualifications

• White Card required or willing to obtain.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Willingness to enrol in Certificate III in Carpentry apprenticeship.
• Some work experience in construction or trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing cladding systems (fibre cement, aluminium, timber, metal, weatherboard).
• Help frame, batten, and set out substrates for cladding.
• Learn to install cavity systems, breather membranes, flashings, and weatherproofing details.
• Carry out basic fixings and finishing work under supervision.
• Keep the site tidy, materials organised and tools looked after.
• Work alongside Leading Hand and senior carpenters; ask questions and learn the why and how.
• Attend TAFE and complete apprenticeship coursework.

Skills

White Card

Driver's licence

Right to work in AU

Reliable

Willingness for Certificate III

Construction experience

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Seven Facade invites applications for a 1st Year Apprentice Carpenter in Canberra. You’ll join our cladding crews, learning from experienced tradespeople and starting your trade from day one on residential and commercial projects.

This 4-year apprenticeship includes on-site training, TAFE days, and a clear path from apprentice to leading hand. You’ll work with fibre cement, timber, and metal cladding while building your toolkit.