Job Description
Kogan People Solutions, recruiters, are working with a successful construction business delivering projects across metropolitan Melbourne. With a strong pipeline of work, our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter with particular expertise in ceiling and lightweight framing systems to join their team on a full-time and ongoing basis.
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Location / Work Base: Truganina, Victoria, with work at project sites across metropolitan Melbourne
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Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 plus superannuation per annum
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Tenure: Full time and ongoing
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About the role
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This is a hands-on carpentry position involving the construction, installation, modification, and repair of both timber and lightweight steel framing systems across commercial and residential construction projects.
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The role has a particular focus on ceiling and lightweight framing, including suspended and direct-fix ceiling systems, wall framing, architectural bulkheads and supporting frameworks required for plasterboard and ceiling lining installation.
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Key Responsibilities
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Interpret architectural drawings, reflected ceiling plans and specifications and accurately set out ceiling, wall, bulkhead and framing works.
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Select and prepare materials, and measure, mark, cut, shape and assemble timber and lightweight steel framing components.
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Construct and install suspended, direct-fix and laser-batten ceiling framing systems, including channels, battens, hangers and associated supports.
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Construct lightweight steel and timber wall framing, perimeter framing and stud and batten walls.
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Set out and construct architectural bulkheads, ceiling transitions, recessed areas,



curved or shaped sections and other detailed ceiling features.
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Install timber blocking, plywood backing and additional framing required to support fixtures, fittings and other building components.
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Install, secure and adjust framing systems to specified levels and dimensions, ensuring completed work is level, plumb, square and correctly aligned.
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Modify, repair or replace existing timber, lightweight steel, ceiling and wall framing as required.
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Inspect and rectify completed framing before handover for plasterboard, ceiling lining and subsequent trades.
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Coordinate framing activities with supervisors, builders and other trades.
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Safely use carpentry hand and power tools, laser equipment and access equipment and complete work in accordance with drawings, specifications, relevant standards and site safety requirements.
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Skill & Experience
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Qualified to Cert IV or agreed equivalent, and all necessary cards
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At least 12 months' relevant skilled work experience as a Carpenter or in a closely related field.
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Relevant practical experience in carpentry, particularly ceiling and lightweight framing systems working with both timber and lightweight steel framing
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Ability to interpret architectural drawings, construction details and specifications.
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Competence using carpentry hand and power tools, laser levels and associated construction equipment.
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Pride in your work.
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Solid OH&S; awareness and be physically fit.
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Happy team member keen to get the job done, on time, to high standards.
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Solid industry references.
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Keen to be employed on a full-time salaried basis (so this role is not suitable for sub-contractors)
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📌 Carpenter - Truganina Base (Victoria)
🏢 Kogan People Solutions
📍 Victoria