**Join Our Team - Apprentice Carpenter**
**LJW Building Co.** is a bespoke residential builder working with architects across the **Inner West & Northern Beaches**. We're looking for a motivated **apprentice carpenter** who takes pride in quality work and wants to learn the high-end side of the trade.
**What you'll do / learn**
- Set-out, framing, windows/doors, cladding & decking, and detailed fixout.
- Reading plans/specs and working to tight tolerances.
- Safe work practices, site housekeeping, and coordinating with other trades.
- Occasional one-off hardwood/joinery pieces under supervision.
**Must-haves**
- **White Card**, reliable transport (P-plates OK), good spoken English & punctuality.
- Enrolled in **TAFE (or willing to enrol)** and committed to completing your apprenticeship.
- Positive attitude, takes instruction well, and cares about a clean, safe site.
**Nice-to-haves (not required)**
- Any prior site experience or a Cert II Pre-Apprenticeship.
- Basic hand tools and PPE.
- First Aid.
**Why LJW**
- **Architectural builds**, not cookie-cutter work.
- Supportive team, **mentoring from experienced carpenters/foreman**.
- Consistent pipeline in Inner West & Beaches.
- **Apprentice award wages + super** (PAYG) with progression based on skills and attitude.
- Clear pathway to tradesman/carpenter role.
**How to apply**
- A short intro (+ which **year** apprentice you are / if starting 1st year),
- Your **suburb** & transport, **availability/start date**,
- Any **site experience** or photos of work (if you have them),
- **TAFE status** (campus/day).
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you're proud of your work and easy to work with, we want to hear from you._
Pay: From $30,000.00 per year
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person