Formwork Carpenter

Engineering Trades Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national workforce specialist is seeking skilled Formwork Carpenters for a FIFO construction project in Western Australia. This role offers competitive rates of $60-$65 per hour and involves responsibilities such as constructing formwork for concrete structures. Candidates must hold relevant trade certifications and have full Australian working rights. Opportunities for ongoing projects and full-time work are available.

Benefits

Competitive market rates

Ongoing projects in the Pilbara

Weekly pay cycle

12-hour days

Qualifications

• Candidates must be RIO TINTO inducted.
• Relevant trade certification is essential.
• Full Australian working rights are required.

Responsibilities

• Constructing and installing formwork for structural concrete foundations.
• Ensuring accurate set-out, alignment, and finishes for major projects.

Skills

Ability to pass a medical along with drug / alcohol screening

Australian driving license

White card

Australian Working rights

Relevant trade cert

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Formwork Carpenters for a FIFO construction project on a 2-1 project lasting 6 months to 1 year. Candidates must be RIO TINTO inducted. The rate is between $60–$65 per hour.

Responsibilities

Formwork Carpenters will be responsible for constructing and installing formwork for structural concrete foundations, plinths, footings, bund walls, slabs, retaining walls, culverts, and other concrete structures across civil, mining, and desalination works. The role involves working with reinforced concrete for intake structures, towers, and containment areas, ensuring accurate set-out, alignment, and finishes to support major SMPE&I and infrastructure projects.

What’s in it for you as a carpenter?

• Competitive market rates
• Ongoing projects in the Pilbara
• 12-hour days
• Full-time work is available for the right person!
• Weekly pay cycle – Every Friday in time for Arvo Beers!

What is needed for the role?

• Ability to pass a medical along with drug / alcohol screening
• Australian driving license
• White card
• Australian Working rights
• Relevant trade cert

Why work for Engineering Trades Australia?

We are a national workforce specialist offering multiple Construction FIFO opportunities to suit your experience. Dealing with WA’s largest mining and commercial clients, we can offer you the opportunity to get a foot in the door to gain the experience you need to forward your construction career.

How do you apply?

Good question! Simply click the ‘Apply’ function, you can send your resume to [e-mail] or call 0430 386 157 for a confidential chat on how ETA can help you find a role!

Only those with full Australian working rights will be shortlisted for the above role!

Engineering Trades Australia is currently seeking to expand our team and enlist skilled Formwork Carpenters for a FIFO project.