Formwork Carpenter

About Us: Advance Formwork (WA) Pty Ltd is one of Western Australia's leading commercial formwork specialists with more than 25 years of industry experience. We provide innovative formwork, engineering and design solutions for major commercial, civil and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. Our expertise includes suspended slabs, walls, columns, lift shafts, stairs, shoring systems and customised formwork solutions, supported by a strong commitment to quality, safety and performance.

About The Role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Formwork Carpenter to join our growing team. The successful applicant will work on a variety of large-scale commercial and infrastructure projects, constructing and installing formwork systems to support reinforced concrete structures while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and safety across the following tasks:

1. Studying plans, drawings, and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions, and installation procedures for residential building projects;
2. Fabricating, constructing, and erecting timber frames, wall studs, roof trusses, and subfloors in accordance with engineering and architectural specifications;
3. Cutting, shaping, and assembling timber and composite materials using hand and power tools to form structural components and fixtures;
4. Installing floorboards, wall cladding, fascia boards, roof framing, and internal timber linings to ensure structural integrity and weather-tightness;
5. Setting out building layouts and establishing levels using spirit levels, laser levels, and measuring tools for accurate structural framing;
6. Installing door frames, doors, window frames, staircases, cabinetry, and internal architectural finishings (skirting, architraves, moulding);
7. Liaising with the Site Supervisor, Project Manager, and sub-contractors to ensure construction progresses according to project schedules and architectural drawings;
8. Inspecting and repairing damaged timber structures, framing, and fixtures across renovation and extension projects;
9. Ensuring all structural framework and carpentry works comply with the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards (e.g., AS 1684 for residential timber-framed construction), and local council regulations;
10. Managing timber and hardware inventory on site, ensuring correct materials, fixings, and equipment are ordered, inspected, and safely stored;
11. Adhering strictly to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards, including the safe operation of power tools, erect scaffolding, and maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment;
12. Conducting ongoing quality control checks on completed timber framing and fix-outs before hand-off to plasterers, painters and other finishing trades.

About The Candidate: The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III or relevant higher degree qualifications in related fields with 1-2 years of experience in a similar role. At least three (3) years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. To apply, suitably qualified applicants are invited to send through a CV outlining qualifications and experience.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted!