Qualified Carpenter

Ison Building Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award remuneration

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Career progression to Leading Hand / N

Supportive team environment with clear

Job summary

Ison Building Pty Ltd in Far North Queensland is seeking a trade-qualified carpenter who takes pride in high-quality work. You will contribute to luxury homes, renovations, commercial and government projects across Far North Queensland, reading plans, delivering precise finishes and maintaining safety.

We offer above-award remuneration, a company vehicle for the right candidate, ongoing training and development, and clear career pathways to leading hand and site supervisor roles.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Carpentry is required.
• Current White Card is mandatory.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Strong workmanship and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• Ability to mentor apprentices.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Additional construction tickets.
• Experience in structured quality and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• General carpentry and construction works
• Reading and interpreting plans
• High-quality finishes and attention to detail
• Site organisation and housekeeping
• Working collaboratively with subcontractors and team members
• Maintaining safety and quality standards
• Assisting and mentoring apprentices

Skills

Carpentry

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mentoring apprentices

Safety focus

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

White Card

Driver Licence

First Aid Certificate

Additional construction tickets

Job description

At Ison Building, we believe great projects start with great people. We're looking for a trade-qualified Carpenter who takes pride in their work, wants to continuously improve, and enjoys being part of a high-performing team.

From luxury homes and renovations through to commercial and government projects, you'll be involved in a diverse range of construction work across Far North Queensland.

Why Join Ison Building?

We don't just build projects. We Build The Best.

Integrity — Be honest, ethical and accountable. Do what you say you'll do and stand behind your work.

Collaboration — Work alongside good people with a shared goal. We win as a team.

Enjoyment — Positive banter, good culture and a workplace where people actually enjoy coming to work.

Growth — Learn, teach and move forward. We invest in our people and create opportunities for advancement.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for:

• General carpentry and construction works
• Reading and interpreting plans
• High-quality finishes and attention to detail
• Site organisation and housekeeping
• Working collaboratively with subcontractors and team members
• Maintaining safety and quality standards
• Assisting and mentoring apprentices

What We're Looking For

• Certificate III in Carpentry
• Current White Card
• Current Driver Licence
• Strong workmanship and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Highly Regarded
• Ability to mentor apprentices
• First Aid Certificate
• Additional construction tickets
• Experience working within structured quality and safety systems

What's On Offer

• Above-award remuneration
• Company vehicle available for the right candidate
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to progress into Leading Hand and Site Supervisor positions
• Supportive team environment with genuine career pathways

$40–$55 per hour + superannuation (depending on experience, capability and responsibility)

The Right Person

We're not looking for someone who simply wants a paycheck. We're looking for someone who wants to be part of building a company known for delivering exceptional quality, developing exceptional people and creating a culture that others want to join.

If you share our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Enjoyment and Growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Ison Building is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability or family circumstances, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.