Carpenter

1w1 week ago

Central Queensland University

Rockhampton, AU · Full-time · A$77,457 – A$96,819

About this role

Join CQUniversity’s Facilities Management team and play a hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing our Rockhampton campuses. We’re looking for a skilled Carpenter who takes pride in quality workmanship and can deliver maintenance and project tasks. Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone.

As a Carpenter, you will handle a variety of carpentry and building maintenance tasks—from alterations and cabinet making to painting, plastering, and room refurbishments. You’ll also support campus operations by working with maintenance teams and subcontractors on office moves, event setups, and general campus projects.

You will work both independently and under the direction of the Operations Supervisor while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Australian building standards and safety requirements. If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team and thrive in an active, varied role, we would love to hear from you.

Be rewarded with fantastic professional and career development opportunities in a continuing, full-time position at Higher Education Worker Level 4 within the Facilities Management Directorate.

Requirements

Trade qualifications in carpentry or joinery
Knowledge, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of computer maintenance systems (i.e. Archibus)
Knowledge of Workplace, Health and Safety requirements and demonstrated ability to work in compliance with WH&S provisions
Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team-based environment and provide instruction and training to apprentices when applicable
Effective planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage urgent or unplanned work independently while meeting strict deadlines

Responsibilities

Handle a variety of carpentry and building maintenance tasks including alterations and cabinet making
Perform painting, plastering, and room refurbishments
Support campus operations by working with maintenance teams and subcontractors
Assist with office moves, event setups, and general campus projects
Work both independently and under the direction of the Operations Supervisor
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian building standards and safety requirements