ApprenticeCarpenter
TownsvilleQLD
#Role
Hutchies is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Carpenters to join our hard working team based in Townsville, on a full-time permanent basis.
As a key member of the Hutchies team, you'll find yourself immersed in a supportive and collaborative work environment. We pride ourselves on our down to earth culture and the close knit relationships we build internally, and with the local community through our projects.
The opportunities are diverse, providing you with unparalleled exposure to different projects and learning opportunities. Our investment in our apprentices, demonstrates Hutchies build from within approach and exemplifies our culture. Hutchies has a proud history of retaining apprentices post-graduation, with a development pathway into future site leaders and foreman.
We value hard work and dedication, and we're excited to have your skills in our team.
#Responsibilities
As you develop with Hutchies as an Apprentice Carpenter, your responsibilities will include:
- Follow established safety rules and regulations, and maintain a safe and clean environment
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
- Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work
- Support our subcontractors, and observe and participate in the full range of phases of a construction project
- Manual labour including lifting, carrying, using power tools
- Developing time management skills, working well within a group, listen to instructions from senior project team members
#Requirements & Application process
Previous exposure to the industry through work experience or other means, will be highly valued.
To be successful in this role, you ideally will have completed a VET is schools or other pre-apprenticeship program, and a great attitude towards work, show initiative, be self-motivated, proactive, and willing to learn.
You will have a white card, driver's license and/or reliable transport, and be committed and determined to finish your Apprenticeship and become a qualified commercial Carpenter, and future leader within Hutchies.
If you are interested in being considered for interview, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing:
- Industry Knowledge: Confirm you are interested in a career in commercial building (vs residential housebuilding)
- Why Hutchies: What’s attracts you to an apprenticeship at Hutchies? Do you know anyone working for Hutchies
- Career Plan: What are your goals post apprenticeship completion
- Career Readiness: White card, summary of work experience, pre-voc or other courses undertaken, school or otherwise
- Mobility: Do you have a current drivers licence and/ or reliable transport
Agency submissions won't be considered for this position.
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#The Hutchies difference
Hutchies has been building the structures in which Australians live, work, study, shop and play since 1912. From our early beginnings, we have grown into a dynamic and diverse construction company, delivering sophisticated projects across a comprehensive portfolio.
We're not like other builders. Relationships are everything to us – whether it's with our people, our clients, or the local communities in which we live and work.
#Exclusive benefits
As a Hutchies company member, you're not just part of a great work environment; you will also be supported with training and continuous development along with access to exclusive perks. These include discounted personal travel and flights, savings on health insurance, and big discounts from top Australian retailers. Plus, we've got a calendar full of gatherings for social events, meetings, and conferences. And if you or your immediate family ever need support, our industry leading wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) are there to help 24 x7.
#A fair go for all
Hutchies is all about equal opportunities and embracing diversity. Our commitment to an inclusive, people focused culture isn't just talk — it's who we are. Through initiatives like Statim Yaga and partnerships like NAWIC and UNIQ You, we're putting our values into action. So, whether you're part of our award winning Indigenous programs or advancing women in construction, you're part of a family that values long term relationships and community. We're not just building structures; we're building a workplace where everyone gets a fair go.