Apprentice Maintenance Carpenter

Apprenticeship – Carpentry (Maintenance & Repair). Start your career in carpentry through hands-on maintenance and repairs to keep the city's assets safe, functional and in working order. Based at Oak Flats Services Depot and reporting to the Team Coordinator, Building Maintenance.

You will complete a Certificate III in Carpentry at Shellharbour TAFE, gaining practical knowledge and skills related to city presentation. Open to school leavers, mature-age applicants and/or those who have already commenced their Certificate III in Carpentry. This opportunity is dependent on external funding confirmation. Successful applicants will commence in January 2026 if funding is confirmed.

Our Apprenticeships cover theoretical and practical requirements of on-the-job and off-the-job training, leading to a formal qualification and four years of practical experience with potential to gain additional skills across maintenance and city presentation teams.

• Support the Building Maintenance team with practical carpentry tasks focused on maintenance and repair rather than new construction.
• Repair doors, windows and fixtures; replace damaged timber; install and repair parkland furniture and equipment; and perform fencing and minor concreting works.
• Use hand and power tools, read maintenance plans and work safely in occupied buildings.

• Enrollment in a Certificate III in Carpentry course at Shellharbour TAFE (as part of the apprenticeship).
• Open to school leavers, mature-age applicants or those who have commenced their Certificate III in Carpentry.
• Pre-placement Medical examination is required.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) must be obtained prior to commencement.

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is 80 minutes south of Sydney and home to over 82,000 people across 154 square kilometres. We are committed to sustainable governance, a strong organisational culture, and core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability.

• Temporary Full-time up to 4 years (or for the duration of the apprenticeship)
• 38 hours per week with access to a 9 Day fortnight
• Salary range from $601.70 per week to $827.40 per week (dependent on age)
• Plus 12% superannuation
• On-the-job training and paid compulsory course costs
• Approved leave to attend TAFE
• Supportive culture with a values-led and progressive team
• Employee benefits including novated lease options, retail discounts, fitness programs, EAP and more
• Access to local government and employee benefits (long service leave after five years, sick leave, health and wellbeing leave, etc.)

• For more information about the position, view the position description.
• You will need to complete a pre-placement medical examination and obtain a White Card before starting.

Closing date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 at 11:30pm. Apply by completing the application form, answering how your skills and experience are relevant, and attaching your resume and qualifications on the next page. If you start your online application, you may save and return later; incomplete applications will not be considered. Prepare responses in advance if needed.

For further information about the selection process, view our Guide To Applying. Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability to apply. We promote a respectful, safe workplace and uphold our commitment to child safety.

Contact: Alan Dekker, Team Coordinator, Building Maintenance on 0421 044 122.