THE POSITION:
2x Permanent Full-Time Positions Available
The Infrastructure Services Division is responsible for ensuring that the City’s Infrastructure assets are constructed and maintained to a standard that closely aligns with the expectations of the community and the outcomes set out in Council’s Management and Operational Plan. The Infrastructure Services Division comprises of 5 branches: Civil Operations, Parks and Open Space, Fleet & Stores, Trade Services, and the Mechanical Workshop.
The Carpenter will carry out all aspects of carpentry/joinery in buildings, parks, sporting ovals, sporting and leisure facilities, equipment, etc. in a professional and tradesman-like manner to ensure ongoing maintenance, construction and labour requirements for Council properties are met.
The position will apply carpentry skills to complete planned preventative maintenance, day to day general repairs, maintenance and servicing to Councils’ Building facilities, fixtures, and assets, to ensure a high standard of workmanship.
ESSENTIAL
- Experience in the application of trade skills
- Experience in measuring jobs, reading plans and levels and setting out required work
- Plan and sketch drawing for work as executed drawings
- Experience in falsework and formwork
- Experience in supervising other trades and jobs and providing instruction to subcontractors
- WHS General Construction Induction Card (White card)
- Certificate III trade qualification in Carpentry or Joinery
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
DESIRABLE:
- Clerk of Works Certificate/Cert IV Building & Construction
- Asbestos Handling and Disposal
- Confined Space
- Working at Heights
- Drivers Licence MR/HR or willingness to obtain
- Scaffold Certificate
- HIAB certificate
- Ability to act as Supervisor on the job for one or two staff
SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
- Permanent full-time position, 76 hours per fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (RDO)
- This position is a Grade D, salary range is $71,187 p.a. with progression to $78,580 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $83,385 p.a, plus 12% superannuation.
- A uniform is provided
- A mobile Telephone is provided
Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:
- study assistance including up to 10 days study leave.
- Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym.
- Free Onsite parking
- Free laundry facilities
- Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year.
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
FURTHER CONTACTS: Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Stephen Hayes on 0401 328 401 (between business hours 7am-4pm) or a position description is available by email to Building Trades Branch [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: Friday 24th July 2026 at 4:00pm
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required in the Position Description. A position description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online visit Council’s websitewww.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.
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