Carpenter and Joiner Tradesperson

About the role

Build and maintain assets that support our community! As a member of our team, you won't just work for the city; you’ll co-create it. Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play. In this hands-on role, you'll deliver a wide range of carpentry and joinery services across City of Newcastle's asset portfolio, including construction, maintenance, repairs, and improvement works. From community facilities to public buildings and infrastructure, you'll help ensure our assets remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.

We're seeking someone with strong carpentry and joinery experience, a commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment. You'll bring a practical approach to problem-solving, sound knowledge of building construction and maintenance, and pride in delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and joinery services for construction, maintenance, repairs, and improvement works across City of Newcastle’s asset portfolio
• Ensure assets remain safe, functional, and well-maintained
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Apply practical problem-solving skills and knowledge of building construction

Requirements

• Qualified Carpenter and Joiner with strong experience in the trade
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety
• Ability to work independently and contribute positively to a team
• Right to live and work in Australia

Benefits

• 38-hour working week with flexible work arrangements, including an optional 9-day fortnight
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry-leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight
• Access to exclusive CN employee benefits programs, including Novated Lease options and reward/recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs, including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Psychology services, Yoga, and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Pay

$81,757.73 per annum + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation for a 38-hour week.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week) with flexible work arrangements, including an optional 9-day fortnight.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.