Job Description

Carpentry Apprentice (New, 1st or 2nd Year) | Shepparton & Goulburn Valley

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Not built for a desk job, or maybe you're already an apprentice tired of just sweeping floors all day?

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Whether you are a school leaver ready to get your hands dirty, a mature-age applicant looking for a real trade change, or a 1st/2nd-year apprentice wanting proper on-the-job training, this is your chance to build a real career.

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At G.J. Gardner Homes Shepparton, we do things differently. You'll be working directly alongside experienced senior carpenters and qualified builders, learning custom residential construction from the ground up across the Goulburn Valley.

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Perks You'll Love

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- Real Mentorship, No Shortcuts: Learn your trade properly. Get genuine, hands‐on experience under Senior Carpenters who actually take the time to teach you right.
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- Official Qualification: Get paid full‐time while you complete your Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220).
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- Quality Over Volume: Work on award‐winning residential homes, mastering framing, lock‐up, fix‐outs, and everything in between.
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- All‐Round Exposure: Gain practical skills across every single stage of residential carpentry, not just one isolated job.
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- Tool & Gear Support: Get clear advice, guidance, and support on building your essential trade toolkit as you progress.
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- Explicit Career Pathway: Work toward becoming a fully qualified carpenter with a stable local builder.
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- Immediate Start Available: We are ready to get you on site and started right away.
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What You'll Be Doing

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- Assisting with timber framing, roof construction,



lock‐up, and fix‐out carpentry.
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- Installing windows, doors, and external cladding alongside qualified trades.
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- Reading construction plans, taking accurate measurements, and preparing job materials.
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- Maintaining tools and ensuring job sites remain safe, clean, and organized.
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- Working closely with Senior Carpenters and Supervisors to complete daily build targets.
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- Completing your trade school requirements to earn your official Carpentry qualification.
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- Traveling to active residential building sites across the Goulburn Valley region.
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What You'll Bring

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- Drive & Passion: A genuine motivation to build a long‐term career as a qualified carpenter/builder.
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- Work Ethic: Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive, down‐to‐earth attitude.
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- Willingness to Learn: A clear desire to listen, take direction, and absorb skills from experienced tradesmen.
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- Site Readiness: Pride in your work, clean personal presentation, and physical capability for site work.
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- White Card: A Construction Induction Card (or a willingness to obtain one before starting—we can assist!).
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- Transport: Reliable transport is ideal if you are 18+. If you are under 18, we can discuss practical arrangements.
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School leavers, current 1st/2nd-year apprentices, and mature-age applicants are all highly encouraged to apply!

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Why Join G.J. Gardner Homes Shepparton?

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We build real tradesmen who build homes we are proud to sell. Work with a well‐managed local team where you get real mentorship, safety, and respect from day one.

📌 Carpentry Apprentice (Residential Building) (Shepparton)
🏢 Gjgardner
📍 Shepparton