Joinery Leading Hand – Timber Doors & Windows
Architectural Hardwood Joinery | Wollongong, NSW | Full-Time
Architectural Hardwood Joinery is looking for an experienced
Joinery Leading Hand
to join our team.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a
trade-qualified joiner, cabinet maker or carpenter
who has strong experience working with solid timber and wants to take the next step into leading a workshop team.
You'll work alongside our production team, helping coordinate day-to-day workshop activities, supporting apprentices and tradesmen, and ensuring our custom timber windows, doors and architectural joinery are manufactured to a high standard.
About the role
As Joinery Leading Hand, you will play an important role in keeping the workshop organised, productive and running to schedule.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting a team of tradesmen, apprentices and workshop staff
Coordinating daily workshop activities and allocating jobs to team members
Reading and interpreting architectural drawings, window and door schedules and shop drawings
Setting out and manufacturing custom timber windows, doors and architectural joinery
Working with solid recycled Australian hardwoods
Operating a range of woodworking machinery, including saws, multi-head machines, spindle moulders, CNC routers and other workshop equipment
Ensuring work is completed accurately
Checking joinery throughout the manufacturing process and completing quality control before products leave the workshop
Identifying and resolving manufacturing issues before they become problems
Assisting with job planning, material requirements and workshop scheduling




Training and mentoring apprentices and less experienced team members
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop
Ensuring machinery, tools and equipment are operated safely and maintained appropriately
Working closely with management, draftsmen and other members of the production team to keep projects moving
About you
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their trade and has the experience and confidence to lead a team.
Ideally, you will have:
A
trade qualification in joinery, cabinet making, carpentry or a related trade
At least
5 years' experience
in a professional joinery or woodworking environment
Solid experience working with
solid timber and high-end architectural joinery
The ability to confidently read and understand detailed architectural and workshop drawings
Strong knowledge of traditional joinery methods and modern manufacturing techniques
Experience operating and setting up woodworking machinery
Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of quality control
The ability to identify problems and work out practical solutions
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Previous experience supervising or leading other tradesmen or apprentices
A strong focus on safety and efficient workshop practices
A current driver's license




A current forklift license
Experience with CNC machinery, CAD/CAM, CNC programming or digital manufacturing would be highly regarded.
What we offer
Full-time, permanent position
Competitive salary based on experience and skill level
Leadership role within an established and growing joinery business
Opportunity to work on
high-end architectural timber projects
Work with quality hardwoods and specialised joinery
Modern machinery and workshop facilities
Opportunity to develop your leadership and technical skills
A supportive team environment
Stable and consistent workflow
The opportunity to have a genuine influence on workshop standards, production and team development
About Architectural Hardwood Joinery
Architectural Hardwood Joinery is a specialist manufacturer of
custom recycled hardwood windows, doors and architectural joinery
based in Wollongong.
We work closely with architects, builders, designers and clients to manufacture high-quality, bespoke timber products for residential and architectural projects.
Our work combines
traditional joinery craftsmanship with modern manufacturing technology
, including CNC machining, to produce products that are built to perform and stand the test of time.
We take pride in our workmanship, attention to detail and the quality of the products we deliver.
Apply now
If you're an experienced joiner who is ready to take on a leadership position while remaining hands-on in the workshop, we'd like to hear from you.
Please send through your
CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you're interested in the role.

📌 Joinery Lead Hand (Wollongong)
🏢 Architectural Hardwood Joinery
📍 Wollongong