Job Description
FORMWORK CARPENTER
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KPI Labour Hire is currently recruiting skilled Formwork Carpenters to join our expanding team on ongoing projects throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. This is a great chance to lock in steady work on EBA rates alongside leading civil and infrastructure contractors, working across substations, terminal stations, data centres, bridges, pump stations and large-scale industrial projects. In this position, you will be tasked with producing quality formwork while upholding the highest standards of safety, workmanship and teamwork.
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Key responsibilities
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Erecting, setting out and stripping formwork in line with drawings and specifications
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Formwork to walls, columns, slabs, decks, beams, footings and pits
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Assembling and fixing formwork panels, metal props, soldiers, walers, brackets and clamps
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Operating with proprietary formwork systems
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Setting out, levelling, plumbing and squaring formwork ahead of the pour
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Supporting concrete pouring, screeding and finishing activities
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Stripping, cleaning, repairing and stacking formwork ready for reuse
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Carrying out steel fixing, conduit laying and pipe laying tasks as needed
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Reading and interpreting drawings, plans and specifications
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Completing work safely, on schedule and to a high standard of quality
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Adhering to site safety procedures and company policies
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Working cooperatively with supervisors, operators and construction crews
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What we're looking for
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Trade-qualified Carpenter with relevant qualifications, or proven formwork experience
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At least 2 years' experience across formwork, carpentry or civil construction
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Proven ability assembling and fixing formwork systems
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Robust problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Capable of sustained physically demanding manual work
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Current Construction Induction (White Card)
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Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and best practice
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Prepared to work across a range of project sites throughout Victoria
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Experience with proprietary formwork systems will be well regarded
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Background in steel fixing, conduit laying or pipe laying is a plus
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Previous work on substations, terminal stations or data centre projects is well regarded
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VESI training and plant equipment tickets are a plus
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Prepared to complete a Medical and Police Check
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What we offer
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EBA rates aligned to your classification
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Continuous work across a rolling pipeline of major projects
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Diverse work with leading civil and infrastructure contractors
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Site allowances and travel where applicable
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📌 Formwork Carpenter -- Melbourne & Regional Vic (Victoria)
🏢 KPI Construction Services
📍 Victoria