Carpenter

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time
Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government's builder, QBuild Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now

QBuild is seeking qualified Carpenters to join our SEQ Teams. Become part of a department committed to helping people all over Queensland. Help us build and maintain government-owned assets, including schools, social housing, and healthcare facilities. Support in the government's response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.

QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

Why Join Us?

Flexibility - You'll have the option of working a 9-day fortnight and access to generous leave entitlements and paid parental leave.

A safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace - Our approach to safety is reflected in our commitment to Think safe. Work safe. Home safe.

Security - You'll enjoy, great superannuation and salary sacrificing options, additional allowances (when eligible), and provision of uniforms and tools. You will have access to career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements
  • Eligibility to work in Australia
  • Current trade certificate/qualification (minimum of Certificate III Carpentry)
  • Current Construction Industry White Card
  • Current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent
  • Working knowledge and compliance with current work health, safety and environmental legislation and codes of practice

About The Role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing essential services to government-owned assets, including construction, maintenance, and restoration. Support the government's response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.

Duties And Skills Involved
  • Understand and apply carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction, for both construction and maintenance services.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications such as Microsoft Word or Outlook and input data using the computer or hand-held electronic devices.
  • Understand safe working methods in terms of asbestos and lead based products, and any other relevant high risk construction work.
  • Comply with all WHS legislation and site rules including daily task risk assessments, identify hazards and risk, and comply with reasonable health and safety policies or procedures that have been notified to workers.
  • Demonstrate personal responsibility for the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and ensure that your conduct, acts or omissions do not adversely affect the safety of other persons or property
  • Demonstrate behaviour that supports a diverse, equitable and safe workplace, with a strong customer focus.
  • Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices at all year levels.

Additional Information
  • You may be required to undertake duties within your trade at worksites throughout both your appointed region and the State.
  • When undertaking distant work, there may also be a requirement for overnight stays of up to a 3 -week period.
  • Safety clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn.
  • You may be asked to undertake team leader and/or foreperson roles as and when required to suit the needs of the business.
  • Power tools will be provided where required.
  • The use of a private motor vehicle and/or potential provision of a QBuild vehicle will be in accordance with relevant motor vehicle policies. Please note there is no guarantee that a home garaged QBuild vehicle will be included if successful in gaining this role.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Description

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:
  • Resume
  • Current Trade certificate (minimum of Certificate III in Carpentry).

If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Ben Lasijczuk, 0439 382 525, ben.lasijczuk@epw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/652879/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Occupational group Construction & Architecture
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