Apprentice Maintenance Carpenter

7 days ago

Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia Shellharbour City Council Full time
Overview

Start your career in carpentry - maintenance & repair. As a Carpentry Apprentice, you'll learn the trade through hands-on maintenance and repairs—not building new structures—but keeping our city's assets safe, functional and in working order. 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 practical knowledge and skills related to 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.

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

Responsibilities
  • Support the Building Maintenance team with repair and maintenance tasks, including repairing doors, windows and fixtures, replacing damaged timber, installation and repair of parkland furniture & equipment, fencing, minor concreting works, and using hand and power tools.
  • Read and follow maintenance plans; work safely in occupied buildings.
  • Contribute to the preparation and presentation of the city through on-the-job and off-the-job training during the apprenticeship.
Program and Benefits
  • 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 (16 years old) to $827.40 per week (18 years and over)
  • Plus 12% superannuation
  • On-the-job training
  • Compulsory course costs paid by Council
  • Approved leave to attend TAFE
  • Employee benefits including Novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, EAP, Provident Fund activities, weekly pay, and more
  • Access to local government benefits (e.g., long service leave after five years, sick leave, health and wellbeing leave)
Requirements & Eligibility
  • Pre-placement Medical examination
  • General Construction Induction Card (White Card) prior to commencement
About Shellharbour City Council

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is 80 minutes south of Sydney and home to over 82,000 people. We focus on financial sustainability, a strong organisational culture and core values, and we have received numerous state and national awards.

We offer a high-performing, sustainable organisation with exciting career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.

Application & Contact

For more information about the position, please view the position description. Contact: Alan Dekker, Team Coordinator, Building Maintenance on 0421 044 122.

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

How to Apply: Complete the application below by answering the questions and describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position. Attach your resume and qualifications on the next page. You may save and return to your application later; incomplete applications will not be considered. Prepare your responses in advance if helpful. You will receive an email confirmation after submission; please check your inbox (and junk/spam folders).

Equity & Inclusion: Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths 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. We promote a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, uphold child safety, and embed our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability.


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