Certificate III in Carpentry – Apprenticeship

About the Role

This position provides an exclusive career opportunity for an individual motivated to pursue a Certificate III Carpenter Apprenticeship and gain high-quality on-the-job experience. As part of our team, you will work alongside a variety of trades (predominantly carpenters) on diverse projects, including custom designs, retrofits, and landscaping. Your role will primarily involve assisting our Construction Team directly onsite, performing duties aligned with your Certificate skill level training, and learning carpentry from the company CEO, lead carpenters, and tradespeople. This apprenticeship advances you beyond your Certificate and equips you with diverse industry knowledge for a successful career.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Team onsite with duties aligned to your Certificate III in Carpentry training.
• Work across a variety of projects, including custom designs, retrofits, and landscaping.
• Learn and apply sustainable building techniques under the guidance of experienced tradespeople.
• Travel between multiple building sites in Brisbane (predominantly north-west and western suburbs) as required by construction schedules.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or willing to enrol in a Certificate III in Carpentry.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and your own reliable vehicle (preferably a ute to store and transport tools/materials to site locations). *If you do not yet have your driver’s licence, reliable daily transport is required.
• Must have a valid White Card or be willing to obtain one.
• Available to work full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

Location: Based out of our Head Office in Karana Downs (4306), with travel required between building sites in Brisbane. Accommodation is provided for rural/regional individuals when working away from home.

Benefits

• Earn while you learn with award wages and entitlements.
• Support and mentoring in a friendly and dedicated business environment.
• Career growth prospects within the company.

Ideal Candidate

This role would suit someone who:

• Has a positive, can-do attitude and is eager to launch their career in construction.
• Is interested in consistent mentorship to explore the building and construction industry.
• Demonstrates a focused willingness to learn and contribute within a team.
• Is prepared to commit to a long-term role that develops personal skills, future employment credentials, and potential long-term advancements within the company.

About the Company

Brett McKenzie and the Sustainable Team have a long-standing reputation for providing training opportunities in the construction industry. Sustainable has supported over 20 apprentices across Brisbane, Gympie, Ipswich, West QLD, and the Darling Downs regions to achieve their Trade Certificate. The company is committed to engaging fresh talent to reshape and develop new skills and techniques for sustainable housing.