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What this job is
A carpenter constructs, installs, and repairs wooden structures and fittings in residential, commercial, and industrial settings across Australia. Working from architectural plans and specifications, carpenters measure, cut, shape, and assemble timber and timber products, ensuring compliance with the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards. They operate hand and power tools, work at heights, and coordinate with other trades on building sites.
Pay
A$1,760 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracycore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Invoicing and Billing Administration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Supplier Communication
- Written Communication