Trades Assistant: Hands-On School Construction & Renovation

Ipswich Grammar School; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Grammar School is seeking a hands-on Trades Assistant to support a range of construction, renovation and refurbishment projects across the School. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will work closely with the Lead Carpenter on site preparation, material handling and general labouring duties.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in building or construction, be confident with tools, and bring a proactive approach to keeping projects progressing efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, construction, renovation or labouring.
• Ability to use common hand tools and power tools.
• Current White Card and driver's licence; Blue Card or ability to obtain one before starting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Construction Manager and Lead Carpenter on construction, renovation and refurbishment projects.
• Perform general labouring duties including site preparation, demolition, material handling, clean-up and waste removal.
• Prepare tools, equipment, materials and work areas; load, unload and store project supplies safely.
• Assist with carpentry and building-related works: measuring, cutting, assembling, installing and removing materials.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Manual labour

Safety conscious

Job description

Ipswich Grammar School is seeking a hands-on Trades Assistant to support a range of construction, renovation and refurbishment projects across the School. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will work closely with the Lead Carpenter on site preparation, material handling and general labouring duties.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in building or construction, be confident with tools, and bring a proactive approach to keeping projects progressing efficiently.