Fresh Start Apprentice Carpenter

That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Apprentice Carpenter.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn't get much bigger than that.

Join us as a our new Apprentice Carpenter in our Building Assets Branch and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

As an Apprentice Carpenter, will make an impact by supporting the construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure including cultural centres, depots, and administrative buildings. While working under supervision, they will gain hands-on experience in carpentry tasks and tools, contribute to team-based projects, and adhere to safety and compliance standards. The role also involves formal training towards a Certificate III in Carpentry, with a strong emphasis on learning, teamwork, and safe work practices.

You'll make an impact by:

• Assisting in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Council facilities.
• Operating hand and power tools safely under supervision.
• Complying with Work Health and Safety procedures, including PPE use and hazard reporting.
• Participating in on-the-job and formal training to complete a Certificate III in Carpentry.
  Working collaboratively within a team and communicate respectfully with colleagues and the public.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Willingness to learn and commit to a structured apprenticeship program.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
• Good physical fitness.
• Basic computer skills.

We would also love you to have:

• Previous experience operating powered and unpowered hand tools.
  P1, P2 or C Class Drivers Licence

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive weekly salary ranging from $607.10 to $

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Building Assets on to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physcial requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 3rd November 2025

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination. Here's what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It'll always be that way. But right here, right now, we're at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You'll find so much variety here. We're doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you'll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
  Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.