Apprentice Carpenter

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Cook Shire, Australia Queensland Government Full time

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Kickstart your career as an Apprentice Carpenter and join our Innisfail team either as a school based or full-time apprentice. QBuild work goes beyond a job, it's about supporting local communities. As an apprentice with QBuild, you have the opportunity to help people all over Queensland and explore your career interests in the wide range of roles available in QBuild after the completion of your apprenticeship. There is a range of projects from housing and hospitals and ambulance stations on a variety of work.

Join QBuild, the Queensland Government's dedicated builder, and gain access to exclusive government employee benefits and career advancement opportunities. Our structured apprenticeship program offers a blend of on-the-job training with qualified tradespeople and off-the-job learning from registered training organisations. Choose between a school-based or full-time apprenticeship.

Your progress will be assessed against competency standards, ensuring you develop essential skills. Upon successfully demonstrating competence, you'll earn a recognised trade qualification, preparing you for a successful career.

Apprenticeship Qualifications In Innisfail

  • Carpenter - Certificate III in Carpentry

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to work and learn with QBuild, the designated builder for the Queensland Government. We provide a wide range of services, from constructing new buildings to upgrading and renovating existing ones. We also assist in rapid responses to disasters and hazards to safeguard Queenslanders. We are committed to training and mentoring QBuild apprentices, offering them high-quality education and guidance.

QBuild is passionate about providing equality of employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Your suitability for the role will be assessed based on the knowledge, skills, capabilities that you bring to the role along with your personal qualities, your potential for development, your potential to make a future contribution to QBuild and your ability to:
  • Understand and carry out manual work, technical information and the use of equipment.
  • Understand the importance of adhering to safety protocols including following proper procedures, using protective equipment, and maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Demonstrate respect for others and carefully plan your work to achieve results.
  • Communicate clearly, listen attentively, proactively seek to understand others by asking questions and work collaboratively with others.

What We Look For
  • Be 15 years of age at commencement. Candidates 18 or turning 18 are preferred due to occasional overnight travel for our distant work program, unless you are a school-based apprentice not required to travel until full-time.
  • Be eligible to work in Australia (permanent residency).
  • Have completed Year 10 with a pass in Maths and English.
  • Be able to transport yourself and your tools to work/training sites (a driver's license is not mandatory).
  • Be willing to obtain a Construction Industry White Card before starting.

Why Work For QBuild
  • Enjoy a work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight
  • Minimal upfront expenses: tools, uniforms, and boots are supplied
  • Opportunity to travel within Queensland
  • Various career paths available upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A dynamic and diverse work environment
  • Generous 12.75% superannuation contributions and salary sacrificing options

How To Apply

Attach your resume and evidence of your highest education level (including Maths and English passes). Complete the questionnaire to select your preferred location(s). Apply online, ensuring all requested documentation is attached to your application. Please read all listed documents before applying.

Key Dates

August 2025: In-person interviews

February 2026: Successful candidates commence apprenticeship.

For any questions, contact QBuild Careers on (07) 3514 3919 or email QBuildCareers@epw.qld.gov.au

Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/651672/25

Closing Date: Monday, 18th August 2025

Occupational group Apprenticeships & TraineeshipsSeniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment typePart-time
Job function
  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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