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CARPENTER
We're looking for a motivated Carpenter who can lead from the front. This role is for someone with high standards, strong leadership skills, and the energy to keep a team moving while delivering outstanding workmanship.
You are someone who:
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Brings energy every day - fit, healthy, confident and driven to succeed.
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Has proven experience leading carpenters and subcontractors on-site.
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Has worked on high-end custom homes and understands what exceptional quality looks like.
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Leads by example and earns respect through your work ethic.
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Takes ownership, solves problems and communicates clearly.
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Is organised, proactive and committed to continual improvement.
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Willing to travel within the Gympie region and to parts of the South Burnett (as far as Moffatdale). The benefit to travelling is working on rural acreage sites!
Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
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Leading toolbox meetings and supervise daily stand-ups, to keep the team productive throughout the day.
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Coordinating materials, deliveries and subcontractors to ensure every project runs efficiently and on schedule.
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Creating a positive, professional and accountable site culture while mentoring apprentices and carpenters.
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Ensuring every team member knows what they're doing, who's responsible, when tasks need to be completed, and what materials, tools and fixings are required.
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Ensuring all products are installed to manufacturer specifications.
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Using our company systems, including HazardCo and BuildXact, the Traquair Homes Construction Manual, and quality control checklists.
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Maintaining exceptional workmanship standards, preventing defects before they occur, and holding trades and staff accountable for quality on every build.
What We Offer:
We're building more than great homes; we're building a great workplace.
Career Path:
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3-month trial on casual rate
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If successful in a Forman role you will move to full-time employment on $100,000 annual salary
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If you're not quite ready for a Foreman role but show strong leadership potential, we also have the opportunity to be a Lead Carpenter starting from $85,000 per year, with a clear pathway into site leadership.
Lifestyle:
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38-hour week across four days. 3 day weekends!
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Approximately 47 working weeks each year.
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All public holidays off including a 1-week break at Easter and 3 weeks break at Christmas!
Team Culture:
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Half-yearly team-building events including golf days, footy trips, or fishing charters.
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Ongoing professional development through industry-leading workshops and training.
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A supportive team committed to building better every day.
Team Benefits:
As a Traquair Homes team member, you'll also receive the ability to utilise massive savings on your own home projects!
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Materials at cost price.
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Traquair Homes on-site labour* at cost price for your own projects
(*subject to directors' approval)
Think You're the Right Fit?
ADMIN ASSISTANT
At Traquair Homes, we're looking for an Admin Assistant who brings energy, organisation and initiative to our growing team. You'll play a key role in supporting our directors, coordinating projects and events, and helping showcase the Traquair Homes brand.
You are someone who:
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Brings energy every day - confident, organised and motivated to succeed.
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Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
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Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.
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Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
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Is professional, positive and committed to continuous improvement.
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Has experience in administration (construction industry experience is highly regarded).
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Has an eye for marketing, photography and content creation!
Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
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Managing daily administrative tasks to keep the business running efficiently.
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Providing administrative support to the Directors.
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Assisting with the coordination of subcontractors, suppliers and internal office processes.
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Assist in coordinating team events, training days and company functions.
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Creating engaging content for our social media platforms.
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Assisting with client communication, document preparation and project administration.
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Maintaining organised digital records, systems and company documentation.
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Supporting continuous improvement by helping implement new systems and processes.
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Basic office maintenance.
What We Offer:
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A supportive and professional team environment.
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Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
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Half-yearly team-building events, or incentives.
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Flexible work arrangements, with above award wages.
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1 month trial on a casual rate.
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Permanent part-time position: 15hours - 9am to 2pm Tue, Wed, Thur (position has the ability to expand on hours for the right applicant)
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All public holidays off including a 1-week break at Easter and 3 weeks break at Christmas!
Bonus: Include an application video to introduce yourself and highlight your content creation and marketing skills!
Think You're the Right Fit?