Job Description
LEAD FRAME CARPENTER – Residential House Framing (North/West or Geelong based)
Blueprint building group PTY LTD – Wollert VIC
LEAD FRAME CARPENTER – RESIDENTIAL HOUSE FRAMING
Northern / Western Melbourne and Geelong | Full-Time | Blueprint Building Group Pty Ltd
Blueprint Building Group is looking for an experienced residential frame carpenter to join our growing team.
This is not a general carpentry position.
We specialise predominantly in new residential house framing and are specifically looking for someone with extensive framing experience who is capable of completing a house frame from start to finish with minimal supervision.
The position would ideally suit someone who is currently, or has previously been, a lead carpenter or leading hand of a framing crew.
If you are qualified but do not have extensive domestic framing experience, this position will not be suitable.
The role
You will be working across new residential construction projects throughout Melbourne's northern and western suburbs, with some work extending from Geelong through to inner Melbourne.
You will be expected to confidently carry out all aspects of domestic timber framing, including:
Reading and interpreting architectural, structural and frame plans
Ground-floor wall framing
Structural beams and steel installation
Upper-floor framing
Roof trusses and
Bracing and tie-down requirements
Straightening, plumbing and completing frames ready for inspection
Identifying and resolving framing issues without constant supervision
Working efficiently with other carpenters and apprentices
Maintaining a high standard of workmanship, safety and productivity
What we're looking for
The successful applicant must:
Hold a Certificate III in Carpentry
Have extensive experience specifically in new residential house framing
Have a high level of competency across all stages of domestic framing




Be capable of independently reading plans and working out construction details
Be capable of taking responsibility for the completion and quality of a frame
Produce consistently accurate and high-quality work
Be reliable and able to work effectively as part of a crew
Hold a current driver's licence and reliable transport
Be willing to travel throughout Melbourne's northern, western and surrounding suburbs
Have Australian working rights
Previous experience running or leading a framing crew will be highly regarded.
What we offer
Consistent pipeline of new residential framing work
Competitive hourly rate based on experience and capability
Opportunity to take on a leading role within a growing framing business
Chance to run a crew for the right person
Well-organised projects and established builder relationships
A workplace where experienced and capable carpenters are trusted to do their job without unnecessary micromanagement
We are prepared to pay appropriately for someone who can genuinely operate at a high level.
Hourly rate: $45–$65 per hour, depending on experience and capability.
The upper end of this range is available for experienced framers who can independently run and complete residential house frames from start to finish, including set-out, floor systems, upper-storey framing, roof framing, structural components, plumbing and final completion.
We are not looking to fill this position at the lowest possible rate.
We are looking for the right person and are prepared to pay accordingly for proven ability.
About Blueprint Building Group
Blueprint Building Group is a residential carpentry contractor specialising predominantly in new house framing throughout Melbourne and Geelong.
We complete a high volume of residential frames each year and are continuing to expand our workforce.
We are looking for experienced carpenters who take pride in their work and want stable, long-term employment with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as the business continues to grow.
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📌 Lead Frame Carpenter - Residential House Framing (North/West Or Geelong Based) (Victoria)
🏢 Blueprint building group
📍 Victoria