Apprentice Maintenance Carpenter

Start your career in carpentry - maintenance & repair. As a Carpentry Apprentice, you'll learn the trade through hands-on maintenance and repairs to keep our city's assets safe, functional and in working order.

Support the Building Maintenance team. This role is based at the Oak Flats Services Depot and reports to the Team Coordinator, Building Maintenance. You will complete a Certificate III in Carpentry course at Shellharbour TAFE to gain and develop practical knowledge and skills associated with the presentation of our city. This opportunity is open to school leavers, mature age applicants and/or those who have already commenced their Certificate III in Carpentry. Note: funding confirmation is required; successful applicants will commence in January 2026 based on funding being confirmed.

This is part of the Council's Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program, which provides ongoing training, guidance and support while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

About Shellharbour City Council is located in the Illawarra region, just 80 minutes south of Sydney, home to over 82,000 people. The Council is committed to a sustainable, collaborative and values-led culture and to offering rewarding career opportunities and flexible work arrangements. The Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

• Gain practical skills in maintenance and repair work (not new construction), supporting the Building Maintenance team.
• Repair doors, windows and fixtures; replace damaged timber; install and repair parkland furniture and equipment; fencing; and minor concreting works.
• Use hand and power tools; read maintenance plans; work safely in occupied buildings.
• Participate in on-the-job and off-the-job training as part of the Certificate III in Carpentry, gaining four years of practical experience and broader skills across maintenance and city presentation teams.

• Open to school leavers, mature age applicants, and/or those who have already commenced their Certificate III in Carpentry.
• Completion of a Pre-placement Medical examination is required.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) prior to commencement.

• Temporary full-time up to 4 years (or duration of apprenticeship).
• 38 hours per week with access to a 9 Day fortnight.
• Salary range from $601.70 per week (for a 16-year-old) to $827.40 per week (for someone 18+), plus 12% superannuation.
• On-the-job training; compulsory course costs paid by Council; approved leave to attend TAFE.
• Great culture with a values-led and progressive team; access to employee benefits programs, novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, EAP, Provident Fund activities and weekly pay.
• Long service leave after five years, sick leave and other health and wellbeing benefits as applicable to local government employees.

Closing date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 at 11:30pm.

For more information about the position, request a copy of the position description. Contact: Alan Dekker, Team Coordinator, Building Maintenance on 0421 044 122.

To apply, complete the application below by answering questions about your skills and experience. Attach your resume and qualifications on the next page. You may save and return to your application; incomplete applications will not be considered. Prepare responses offline and copy-paste into the application fields if needed.

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability to apply. Our values are Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability.

Note: This opportunity is dependent on external funding confirmation. Successful applicants will commence in January 2026 based on funding being confirmed.