- The role performs a variety of skilled maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair activities in both modern and heritage-listed buildings
- Ongoing full-time – Sydney CBD based
- $102,936 pa – $113,579 per annum, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role: The Building Maintenance Carpenter undertakes skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, repair, installation, remodelling and alteration of building structures and facilities across NSW Parliament House. The role performs a variety of skilled maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair activities in both modern and heritage-listed buildings, conducts condition assessments, identifies maintenance requirements and carries out preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facilities remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

- Competitive salary and annual leave loading
- 35-hour week and flexible work options




- Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
- Free annual Influenza vaccination
- Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
- On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you: It is important to possess a strong knowledge base regarding construction and maintenance of both modern and heritage building components and be conversant with and have a good working knowledge of relevant standards and codes such as the Building Code of Australia. A sound knowledge of WHS issues and the adoption of safe working practices is essential. A Sound knowledge of the tools, techniques and terminology associated with the carpentry trade.

You must have practical skills in the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of building components and proficiency in the use of a range of hand/power tools and machines.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve faults such as tracing out the source of leaks in membranes. Demonstrated carpentry and joinery skills across a diverse range of maintenance, repair and refurbishment activities and be adaptable and act with tact and diplomacy in dealing with people whilst working in other areas and carrying out work in a professional manner. A demonstrated ability to exercise judgement in identifying projects and maintenance issues that require specialist support or contractor involvement.

Essential requirements

- Minimum 5 years of post-trade experience in carpentry, joinery and building maintenance, including demonstrated experience in working with heritage buildings.
- Tertiary Trade Certified in Carpentry and Joinery or relevant building related trade.
- Current Certificate of competency and relevant current licenses for this trade where applicable.





Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
- Role Description
- Department of Parliamentary Services website
- Pre-employment requirements - NSW Parliament

How to apply: To apply for this position please provide:

- An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
- A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. This role requires a sustained proactive and positive approach and manner when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, management, members of parliament as well as initiative and improvisation under demanding time constraints. Describe your experience with this and provide recent examples.
2. To be successful in this role, you will need to be familiar with the methods, practices; principles, tools and equipment used in carpentry work in both modern and heritage buildings, as well as have knowledge of relevant building codes, legislation and regulations. Describe your knowledge and experience in each of these areas.

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format. Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ or the helpdesk on [1800 562 679](tel:1800 562 679) (Monday - Friday).

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

- an Australian Citizen
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

Come and explore the Parliament online and click on our “360-degree Virtual Tour”: Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference: 492624

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 11 October 2026 – [11.55pm]

📌 Building Maintenance Carpenter Clerk Grade 5/6 - Parliament of NSW - Sydney
🏢 Parliament of NSW
📍 Sydney