Carpenter - 12 month contract

1 week ago

Sutherland Shire, Australia Sutherland Shire Council Full time $71,819 per year
Join Our Team as a Carpenter in a 12-month contract
  • Become part of a welcoming and collaborative workplace.
  • Take pride in preserving and improving the spaces our community relies on.
  • Enjoy a stable, permanent position with excellent work-life balance.
  • Apply your craftsmanship and creativity to a wide range of meaningful projects.
About Us

We're committed to delivering high-quality maintenance and minor works across our community's buildings, parks, and transport infrastructure. Our Facility Operations team focuses on efficiency, safety, and sustainability—making a lasting, positive impact on our environment and public spaces.

In our relaxed yet professional setting, you'll be supported by a team that values teamwork, innovation, and making a difference. If you're passionate about your trade and want to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to meet you

Your Role as a Carpenter

In this 12-month contract, you'll play a key role in maintaining and upgrading facilities throughout the Sutherland Shire. From reactive repairs to planned renovations, your work will help ensure our spaces are safe, functional, and welcoming.

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work and thrives on variety—whether it's fixing a door or helping design a new structure. You'll work both independently and as part of a team that values your ideas and input.

Who We're Looking For

If you're a skilled carpenter with a proactive mindset, we want to hear from you Ideally, you'll bring:

  • A Trade Certificate in Carpentry (Cert III)
  • A valid White Card and Class C driver's licence
  • Experience in construction, maintenance, or renovation projects
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude

Take the next step in your career and join a team that values its members, we'd love to hear from you

Join our Team and Grow with Us

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council

  • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
  • Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 4 September 2025
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing
  • Package: $71,819 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation
  • Hours of work: Temporary full-time 38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight (12-month contract)
  • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to John Gibbs, Coordinator Facilities Maintenance, for any job specific enquiries.

Melanie Silburn, , Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

About Us

If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.

At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.

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