Construction Trade Assistant - Entry Level Position

Taree (Mid Coast)

Bring your strong work ethic, physical drive, and enthusiasm to learn alongside a quality-focused local builder!

G.J. Gardner Homes, Taree is a proudly local Mid Coast builder backed by the strength and systems of Australia's most trusted home building brand. Our vision is for clients to experience a build defined by exceptional quality and service, creating lasting relationships built on trust. We pride ourselves on a supportive, close-knit team culture rooted in genuine local values: being fair dinkum, enjoying what we do, and always looking out for one another.

We are seeking a reliable, motivated Construction Trade Assistant to join our team in Taree. Whether you have previous construction experience or are eager to step into the industry with the right attitude, this role offers hand-on variety, real-world learning, and a supportive team environment.

Perks You'll Love

- Learn on the Job: Gain invaluable real-world experience working directly alongside our skilled carpenters and construction supervisors.

- Varied & Engaging Work: No two days are the same - enjoy a diverse range of daily duties spanning site setup, logistics, trade assistance, and minor carpentry.

- Outstanding Team Culture: Join a business that truly values fairness, enthusiasm, open communication, and working together as a team.

- National Reputation, Local Heart: Enjoy the job stability of Australia's #1 rated home builder paired with the supportive feel of a local business.

What You'll Be Doing

- Site Operations: Maintain clean, safe,



and professional job sites, erect company signage, and manage site waste removal.

- Trade & Supervisor Support: Assist supervisors with site set-outs, groundworks, manual digging, and essential labour-intensive tasks.

- Logistics & Deliveries: Collect building materials from local suppliers, drop off appliances, and set up mobile scaffolding.

- Carpentry & Task Tracking: Perform minor carpentry tasks, maintain an accurate daily work diary, and manage assigned job lists efficiently.

What You'll Bring

- Strong Work Ethic & Fitness: A positive attitude, physical fitness for active labour-intensive work, and a genuine willingness to learn.

- Reliable Communication: Ability to listen carefully to supervisors, follow instructions, and work autonomously when needed.

- Safety Mindset: A strong commitment to learning and strictly following workplace health and safety (WHS) rules and regulations.

- Essentials: A valid Australian Driver's Licence is essential.

- Experience & Culture Fit: Prior construction experience or a White Card is a bonus, but finding someone with the right attitude and culture fit is our top priority!

Why Join G.J. Gardner Homes Taree?

We offer a stable, encouraging environment where you can build a meaningful career in residential construction. We live our core values every day-honesty and integrity, enthusiasm, anticipating needs, reliability, and true teamwork. If you want to work with a team that does things right and supports your growth, step forward today.

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📌 Construction Trade Assistant - Taree
🏢 G.J. Gardner Homes
📍 Taree