Carpenter
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Contract · $50 - $55/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Trading the red-earth dust for Melbourne timber? This contract is for a trade-qualified carpenter, full time on weekdays, with a home-modification specialist.
You will build ramps, steps and other accessibility modifications from timber, helping older people and people with mobility needs stay safe at home. As a subcontractor you will need a valid ABN and your own carpentry tools. Suitable candidates may be considered for visa support, subject to eligibility and approval.
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Key Responsibilities
- Build timber ramps and steps
- Install bathroom accessibility modifications
- Complete timber construction and framing
- Handle structural assembly and installation
- Do the minor concreting for landings and pathways
- Measure on site, interpret drawings and make adjustments, keeping workmanship to building, safety and accessibility standards
- Record job information, photos and site notes on a tablet
Requirements & Eligibility
- Qualified Carpenter (trade qualification) with relevant experience of at least 3 years
- Residential carpentry experience that is proven, including ramps, steps or similar structures
- Understands the relevant building codes and accessibility standards, reads drawings and works independently
- Carpentry tools you own, and a valid ABN
- An Australian driver's licence that is current
- Either eligibility for employer sponsorship or Australian work rights that are appropriate
- Can be available at 6:00 am when required
- Can complete a background check and a pre-employment medical assessment
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