Carpenter
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Contract · $50 - $55/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
This Melbourne vacancy asks for a carpenter with a trade qualification and real residential experience. It is a weekday, full-time subcontract.
The work is making homes safer for older people and people with mobility needs by building timber ramps, steps and accessibility modifications. Whether you work in Dar es Salaam or elsewhere, the role calls for a valid ABN and your own carpentry tools. A visa may be considered for suitable candidates, subject to eligibility and approval.
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Key Responsibilities
- Construct timber ramps and steps, and fit bathroom accessibility modifications
- Do the timber construction, framing and structural assembly, install it, and complete minor concreting for landings and pathways
- Measure the site, interpret drawings and adjust the work
- Meet building, safety and accessibility standards while keeping job information, photos and site notes on a tablet
Requirements & Eligibility
- Carpenter trade qualification
- Relevant experience of at least 3 years
- Proven residential carpentry experience
- Experience of building ramps, steps or similar structures
- Knowledge of the relevant building codes and accessibility standards
- Ability to interpret drawings and work independently
- A valid ABN and carpentry tools of your own
- Australian driver's licence, current
- Suitable Australian work rights, or eligibility for employer sponsorship
- Availability to start at 6:00 am when required
- Able to complete both a background check and a pre-employment medical assessment
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