Job description

Job Title: Apprentice Carpenter (2nd or 3rd Year) Employer: Inspire Residential Pty Ltd Location: Brisbane, QLD (Northside / Inner North) Salary Package: Competitive rates (negotiable based on experience) Work Type: Full-time (9-day fortnight roster)

About Us Inspire Residential Pty Ltd is an established, Brisbane-based residential construction company. We specialise in high-end structural extensions, full home transformations, renovations, and bespoke outdoor timber projects. We are highly regarded for our clean worksites, exceptional craftsmanship, and safety-first culture. Because our projects are completely custom, no two days on-site are ever the same.

The Role We are seeking a motivated 2nd or 3rd-year Apprentice Carpenter to join our dedicated residential site team. This is a hands-on, highly practical role where you will work directly alongside the business owner and qualified chippies. You won't just be sweeping floors—you will be actively learning and developing your skills across all aspects of custom carpentry and building works.

What you will learn and work on:
• Framing & Roofing: Traditional stick framing, roof pitching, and truss setups.
• Structural Work: Setting out sub-floors, structural tie-downs, and custom renovations.
• Lock-up & Fix: Installing external cladding, window/door frames, and premium internal fix-outs.
• Site Management: How to read architectural plans and coordinate professionally with other trades.

About You (Strict Criteria) To fit in with our team, you must meet the following criteria:
• Apprenticeship Status: Currently a registered 2nd or 3rd-year apprentice looking to transition to a high-quality residential builder.
• Compliance: Full, unrestricted working rights in Australia (must be able to legally complete the full duration of the apprenticeship).
• Attitude: Reliable, hardworking, keen to learn, and genuinely interested in the building and carpentry trade.
• Quality: Someone who takes pride in their work and values neat, clean execution.
• Teamwork: Has a positive attitude, follows instructions safely, and works well within a tight-knit team.
• Transport & Tickets: Must have a valid driver’s licence, reliable transport, and a current White Card.

What We Offer
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a genuine 9-day fortnight roster—rare for an apprentice role!
• True Mentorship: Direct training from a builder who cares about passing down proper, traditional trade skills.
• Project Variety: Trade school covers everything, and our custom sites ensure you get the diverse experience needed to easily pass your capstone.
• Great Culture: A safe, respectful, and organized team environment with zero cutting corners.

To Apply If you want to build a real career and learn the trade the right way, email your resume and a brief cover note about your current apprenticeship progress to

Our team will be in contact with you shortly