Joinery apprenticeship

NTHA are seeking a 1st Year Joinery Apprentice to come on board our host employer's team

Located in Hamilton, QLD

NTHA is a nationally registered Group Training Organisation that employs and supports trainees & apprentices by placing them with host employers for quality, paid hands-on training and experience.

ABOUT THE HOST EMPLOYER

Our host is a long-established, family-owned joinery business known for crafting high-quality timber products that combine traditional techniques with modern designs. Their experienced team of joiners and wood machinists take great pride in their workmanship, creating custom joinery and restoration pieces with care and precision.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from skilled tradespeople who value quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a 1st Year Joinery Apprentice to join an experienced and friendly team and begin working toward a Certificate III in Joinery (CPC31920).

If you love working with your hands, enjoy creating things from scratch, and want to learn a skill that will last a lifetime, this is the role for you Joinery is a trade where art meets precision — every day you'll be shaping, cutting, assembling, and finishing solid timber into doors, windows, mouldings, and one-of-a-kind projects that you can be proud of.

Joinery offers a creative and hands-on career with strong demand across Australia. You'll earn while you learn, work in a supportive team, and develop a trade that combines craftsmanship, design, and practical problem-solving.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with the manufacture and assembly of timber joinery products

• Learning to operate woodworking machinery and hand tools safely

• Measuring, cutting, and preparing materials for production

• Reading and interpreting plans and technical drawings

• Sanding, fitting, and finishing timber components

• Helping to match mouldings and timber profiles for restoration work

• Maintaining a clean and organised workshop

• Supporting qualified joiners and tradespeople on the job

WHY JOIN US?

• Full-time paid apprenticeship with a nationally recognised qualification

• Ongoing mentoring and support from an NTHA Field Officer

• Learn from highly experienced tradespeople in a supportive environment

• Work on unique restoration and custom joinery projects

• Supportive team culture with strong workplace values

• Opportunity for long-term employment after completion

• Excellent career growth and development opportunities

• Gain practical experience in a respected and rewarding trade

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• A genuine interest in timber, woodworking, and design

• Full working and study rights in Australia

• Willingness to learn and attention to detail

• Reliable and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic

• A current driver's licence and reliable transport

• A valid White Card (Construction Induction Certificate) or willingness to obtain one

• Physically fit and able to work in a hands-on environment

• A positive attitude and commitment to completing the apprenticeship

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

APPLY NOW

If you're passionate about timber, eager to learn, and ready to build a career in joinery, we want to hear from you

Click the SEEK 'QUICK APPLY' button now to start your application.

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