Position Title: Home Adjustments Carpenter (Aged Care)

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time 45.60 hours per fortnight – three days per week.

Location: Lane Cove, City of Ryde, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Willoughby, North Sydney and Mosman LGAs

Salary: Approximate annual salary equivalent of $90k - $110k pro rata, plus salary packaging benefits.

About Us:

Sydney Community Services is not-for-profit aged and disability community service provider focused on enabling people through choice and opportunity to live fulfilled, connected and independent lives.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Carpenter to join our Home Adjustments Team. Unlike traditional construction roles, this position offers the opportunity to use your trade skills to help older Australians continue living safely, independently and comfortably in their own homes.

Working across Sydney's Lower North Shore, you will complete a diverse range of home adjustments projects designed to improve accessibility, mobility and safety. Undertake hands-on carpentry works, including the construction of access ramps, bathroom modifications, door widening and rehanging, pathway and driveway improvements, and other home adjustments recommended by Occupational Therapists.

You will work alongside a highly skilled and supportive team of tradespeople who are committed to delivering quality workmanship, practical solutions and excellent customer service. Because our work takes place in people’s homes, we are looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with professionalism, patience, respect and excellent communication skills.





This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified Carpenter looking for meaningful, community-based work.

Key Responsibilities:

- Carpentry and Project Coordination - Scope works, prepare quotations, order materials and equipment, and undertake carpentry works for home adjustments projects. Coordinate with consumers, Occupational Therapists and other trades to ensure high-quality, protected and timely completion of works in accordance with project specifications and funding requirements.

- Administration - Maintain accurate records of materials purchased, financial transactions and job specifications. Comfortable using smartphones, tablets and job management software for quoting, reporting and communication.

- Consumer Engagement: Engage with consumers and family members to understand their needs and deliver each job in line with specifications recommended by the relevant Occupational Therapist.

- Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, safety standards, and organisational policies.

- Problem-Solving: Address and resolve any issues or challenges related to the job in a timely and effective manner.

- Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols and safe work method statements to ensure best practice in safety and environmental care.





Qualifications and skills:

Essential

· Qualifications in Carpentry with proven experience

· Current Carpentry Trade / Specialist Contractor Licence

· Current NSW driver’s license

· First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

· Effective listening and verbal skills and the use of discretion and confidentiality at all times

· Excellent time management and organisational skills

· Consumer focused and person-centred approach as well as the personal attributes of patience, flexibility, sound work ethics, discretion, cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect are required

· Ability to adapt to computer systems and software programs to ensure an efficient and effective service delivery to consumers

· Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Check

Desirable

Experience working in the Aged Care or Disability Sectors.

- Experience with integrating Universal Design principles by creating functional and practical living spaces.

What We Offer:

· A supportive and inclusive work environment.

· Permanent part-time employment with flexible three-day-per-week roster

· The opportunity to lead meaningful projects that benefit the community.

· Access to salary packaging benefits which increase take-home pay.

· Regular weekday daytime hours, local travel, no large commercial projects, no weekend work.

· Uniform, tools and work vehicle, fuel card are provided

· Ongoing training and growth opportunities across home modifications, maintenance, and accessibility projects.

📌 Home Adjustments Carpenter (Aged Care) (Lane Cove)
🏢 Sydney Community Services
📍 Lane Cove