1st Year Carpentry Apprenticeship | Certificate III in Carpentry

Build your future with a hands‑on carpentry apprenticeship working on architectural homes and large‑scale residential developments across Victoria.

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join our host employer as a 1st Year Carpentry Apprentice. While completing a Certificate III in Carpentry, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, ongoing mentoring, and practical training alongside experienced tradespeople on a variety of residential construction projects. If you enjoy working outdoors, are keen to learn, and want to build a long‑term career in the construction industry, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Host Employer

Our host employer is a well-established Melbourne‑based carpentry business specialising in structural framing for architectural homes and large‑scale residential developments. Working alongside leading builders, they’re known for delivering quality workmanship with a solid focus on precision, structural integrity, and attention to detail. Their experienced team is passionate about mentoring the next generation of skilled carpenters.

About the Role

Working alongside qualified carpenters, you’ll assist with all aspects of residential construction while developing the practical skills required to become a qualified tradesperson.

- Structural framing and wall frames
- Roof trusses, flooring systems, doors, windows and cladding
- Decking, pergolas and external structures
- Formwork and general carpentry
- Reading plans, measuring and setting out
- Safe use of hand and power tools
- Material handling, site preparation and workplace safety

No two days are the same, with opportunities to work across a variety of quality residential projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist qualified carpenters with residential construction projects




- Learn and apply carpentry techniques under supervision
- Measure, set out and prepare construction work
- Safely operate hand and power tools
- Install framing, flooring, doors, windows and cladding
- Load and transport building materials
- Maintain clean and safe work sites
- Follow plans, supervisor instructions and safety procedures
- Complete apprenticeship training and attend toolbox meetings

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

- A genuine interest in building a career in carpentry
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Physical fitness and a willingness to perform manual work
- A commitment to workplace health and safety
- Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn
- Current Driver’s Licence and reliable transport to travel between various work sites across Victoria
- White Card (Construction Induction Card)

Why Join?

- Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Carpentry
- Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced carpenters
- Exposure to architectural homes and large‑scale residential developments
- Experience across a wide variety of carpentry techniques and projects
- Long‑term career opportunities within the construction industry

If you’re hardworking, reliable, and ready to develop your skills with an experienced team that takes pride in producing quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your future as a qualified Carpenter.

MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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📌 1st Year Carpenter Apprentice (Whitehorse City)
🏢 MEGT (Australia
📍 Whitehorse City