Carpenter
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Contract · $50 - $55/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
This Melbourne contract suits a carpenter who wants steady, specialised residential work. An established home-modification business needs a trade-qualified professional for full-time weekday work on timber ramps, steps and accessibility upgrades.
It is a subcontract engagement, so a valid ABN matters, and strong residential construction skills will count. The employer may consider supporting a visa for suitable candidates, with eligibility and approval still required.
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Key Responsibilities
- Construct timber ramps, steps and bathroom accessibility modifications
- Take on timber construction, framing, structural assembly and installation
- Handle minor concreting for landings and pathways
- Take site measurements, interpret drawings and adjust as the job demands
- Ensure workmanship meets building, safety and accessibility standards, and record job information, photos and site notes on a tablet
Requirements & Eligibility
- Carpenter with a trade qualification and at least 3 years of relevant experience behind them
- Residential carpentry experience that can be shown, including building ramps, steps or similar structures
- Sound grasp of relevant building codes and accessibility standards
- Reads drawings accurately and works independently
- Carpentry tools of your own, plus a valid ABN
- Up-to-date Australian driver's licence
- Suitable Australian work rights or eligibility for employer sponsorship
- Able to begin work at 6:00 am when required
- Able to complete a background check and a pre-employment medical assessment
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