If you've always wanted to be a carpenter why not get paid well while you are trained as both a carpenter and a soldier in the Australian Army. Get an awesome start to a great career and become part of a professional and motivated construction team.
Job Details
Other Ranks (Technical), Qualified, Army Reserve Traineeship & Apprenticeship Program, Other Ranks (Technical) (Reserve)
Carpenters serve in the Royal Australian Engineer Corps in both Construction Squadrons and Combat Engineer Regiments. They perform advanced carpentry and general building tasks associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of vertical and horizontal structures within the domestic and light industrial spheres.
Carpenters are required to perform the following duties:
- apply carpentry trade skills;
- check stores, materials and equipment;
- conform to Quality Assurance (QA) requirements;
- assist in site preparation;
- interpret Government sponsored building standards, codes and regulations;
- interpret technical literature and data from various sources;
- assist in planning for building tasks;
- assist in the maintenance of workplace health and safety;
- maintain tools and equipment;
- assist with the preparation of bills of materials;
- conduct site inspections for minor construction tasks;
- provide advice to, and liaise with project personnel on matters relating to carpentry and construction requirements;
- order and purchase project stores;
- assist in site set-out;
- provide workplace training for non-skilled labourers;
- provide detailed site sketches;
- interpret plans, specifications and drawings;
- assist in the compilation of specifications, scope of works and cost estimates;
- comply with simple procurement procedures;
- assist in the performance of combat engineering tasks;
- deploy to the field;
- perform administrative duties commensurate with rank;
- provide carpentry/construction support during Exercises/Operations; and
- perform military duties.