Carpenter

About Us:
At Home Assist Community Services, we are dedicated to supporting older Australians and individuals living with a disability to remain safe, secure, and independent in their own homes. We deliver vital home maintenance, modifications, and repairs with a focus on enhancing our clients' quality of life. If you want to use your trade skills to make a meaningful, daily difference in your local community, we want to hear from you.

The Role:
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Carpenter to join our field team. In this role, you will perform a variety of home modifications and general maintenance tasks tailored to the specific mobility and safety needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construct and install minor home mobility and safety modifications (such as grab rails, handrails, and ramps) in accordance with Home Assist Secure (HAS) guidelines.
• Execute Major Home Modifications, including accessible bathroom conversions and wet room adjustments, as approved by our Commonwealth funding bodies (CHSP, Support at Home) delivered under our organisation's QBCC licence.
• Perform general home maintenance and carpentry repairs to enhance client safety and security.
• Assess onsite safety risks and ensure all completed work complies with building codes (QBCC) and workplace health and safety (WHS) standards.
• Communicate warmly and respectfully with elderly clients and individuals with diverse needs.
• Maintain accurate digital records of completed jobs, materials used, and travel times.

What You Bring:

• Trade Qualification in Carpentry (Cert III or equivalent).
• Valid Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current Open Queensland Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory positive NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong communication skills with a genuinely patient, empathetic, and respectful attitude toward clients.
• Basic digital literacy to navigate our scheduling and jobs app on a mobile device.

What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work: Every job you complete directly improves someone's independence and safety.
• Competitive Wages + Allowances: Highly attractive hourly rates plus travel allowances.
• Salary Packaging: Access to generous charity tax benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Healthy Work-Life Balance: Reliable, daytime hours with no mandatory weekend work or late-night emergency call-outs.
• Supportive Team: A collaborative, inclusive, and safety-first workplace culture.

How to Apply:
Ready to bring your trade skills to a team that cares? Please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience via the apply button or email your application directly to [email protected]. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kirsty on [07 4123 2234](tel:07 4123 2234).