Job description

Job Title: Carpenter – Residential Framing & Renovations Employer: Inspire Residential Pty Ltd Location: Brisbane, QLD (Northside / Inner North) Salary Package: Competitive annual salary package (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 Trade-Qualified, hands-on Carpenter to join our dedicated residential site team. You will work closely with the business owner and a tight-knit team to execute high-end architectural builds on schedule.

Core Responsibilities: .
• Plan Interpretation: Reading and precisely interpreting architectural plans, elevations, and structural details on-site.
• Roofing & Framing: Heavy focus on stick framing, traditional roof pitching (ridges/rafters), and prefabricated roof truss setups.
• Structural Work: Executing sub-floors, structural tie-downs to local wind ratings, and structural modifications.
• Lock-up & Fix: Installing external cladding, window frames, doors, and internal fix-outs to premium finishing standards.

What We're Looking For [Strict Criteria]: To be successful in this role, you must meet the following baseline requirements:
• Experience: 2–3+ years of post-apprenticeship residential framing, renovation, or extension experience.
• Technical Skill: Proven ability to accurately read, interpret, and set out from architectural plans and engineering drawings.
• Roofing Skills: Proven competency in traditional stick framing and pitching roofs by hand.
• Local Knowledge: Must have prior on-site Australian experience working to AS 1684 timber framing codes.
• Compliance: Full, unrestricted Australian working rights (no sponsorship available).
• Communication: Proven ability to liaise professionally and effectively with other trades on-site.
• Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, physically fit, and fully committed to safe work practices.
• Tickets & Transport: Certificate III in Carpentry, valid White Card, manual driver's licence, and a reliable vehicle.

What We Offer:
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a genuine 9-day fortnight roster.
• Job Security: A consistent, long-term pipeline of premium architectural projects.
• Career Growth: Mentoring and clear pathways to step into Leading Hand or Site Management roles.
• Great Culture: A team that values clean work, mutual respect, and zero cutting corners.

To Apply
If you meet the criteria and take pride in your trade, email your resume to

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