Apprentice Carpenter

Apprentice Carpenter

Develop foundational carpentry skills, contribute to daily site operations, and progress through structured capability tiers. Apprentices are expected to demonstrate increasing independence, technical accuracy, and leadership as they advance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver carpentry works safely, efficiently, and to Ideal Group’s quality standards

• Maintain punctuality, professional conduct, and a positive attitude

• Follow all lawful and reasonable directions from supervisors

• Uphold Ideal Group’s safety systems, policies, and workplace standards

• Protect company reputation through professional behaviour onsite and offsite

• Maintain required tools, PPE, and equipment

• Contribute to a respectful, productive team culture

• Support defect management and quality assurance processes

• Communicate clearly with supervisors, team members, and clients

• Represent Ideal Group Australia professionally at all times

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Technical & Workmanship

• Assist with framing, cladding, fix out, FFE, and general carpentry tasks

• Maintain consistent work pace and complete tasks with minimal rework

• Demonstrate growing technical accuracy (straight cuts, level fixings, clean finishes)

• Read and interpret plans with increasing confidence

• Set up and clean work areas independently

Tools & Equipment

• Maintain required apprentice tool kit

• Progressively acquire tools aligned with Tier 1–3 expectations

• Maintain a reliable utility vehicle (Tier requirement)

Leadership & Accountability

• Show initiative by asking questions and preparing tools/fixings before starting

• Support junior apprentices when capable

• Maintain strong attitude toward all work types

• Keep site areas organised and safe

Performance Measurement

• Bonus eligibility based on consecutive EC ratings

• Development aligned with Apprentice Remuneration Framework

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Work performed across commercial, education, multi residential, industrial, and residential projects

• Usual hours: 40 hours per week (6:30am–3:30pm Mon–Thu, 6:30am–12:30pm Fri)

• Must comply with all safety, PPE, and site requirements

• Must maintain a clean, organised work area

• Must uphold Ideal Group’s values and professional standards