About the role
Modern Era Building is a QBCC-licensed building company delivering high-end residential renovations and recent builds across the Gold Coast, with the occasional commercial fitout.
We're after a leading hand carpenter who can take a section of a job and run it — set out, sequence, deliver — without being babysat.
You'll work directly with the owner (a carpenter by trade) and an established crew on quality renovation projects from Currumbin to Yatala.
This is hands-on, on-the-tools work with genuine responsibility: reading plans, coordinating with other trades, keeping your section moving and to standard.
Weeks run a minimum of 40 hours, up to 60 when the program demands it.
If you're chasing 20 hours a week, this isn't the role.
Pay:
$*****/hr + GST (ABN contractor) or $*****/hr + super (full-time wages) — negotiable on experience.
Extras discussed once we've had time on site together.
If you're an asset, you'll be rewarded.
Key responsibilities
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Run your section of high-end renovation jobs from set-out to completion
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Lead and sequence your own work — framing, fix-out, decks, cladding, structural work
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Problem-solve on site and flag issues before they become expensive
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Coordinate with other trades and keep quality where it needs to be on high-end work
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Work to the program and communicate honestly about progress
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Solid renovation experience — you've worked in occupied homes, dealt with the unknowns behind old walls, and know reno carpentry is a different game to cookie-cutter new builds
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Current trade qualification and driver's licence
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Reliable transport and a full kit — ideally a trailer setup with air tools and everything required of a fit-out carpenter, not a carpenter carrying labourer's tools.
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Able to lead, work independently, and back your own decisions
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Genuine appetite for work and pride in your finish
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White card; own PPE
About us
Modern Era Building is a Gold Coast building company specialising in high-end residential renovations, additions and new builds, with commercial fitout work in the mix.
We're a tight crew that works hard, has a laugh, and doesn't tolerate shortcuts on quality.
The company is growing and there's room to grow with it — the right person won't stay a leading hand forever.
To apply, send a quick rundown of your experience and your setup.
No cover letter essays required.

📌 Leading Hand Carpenter (Gold Coast)
🏢 Modern Era Building
📍 Gold Coast