Job Description

Have you started a Joinery or Cabinet Making apprenticeship but didn’t get to finish it? This is your chance to re‑enter the trade, rebuild your skills, and work toward a nationally recognised qualification with the right support behind you.

🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll continue developing your trade skills while working alongside experienced tradespeople, including:

• Working with timber and cabinetry materials
• Measuring, cutting and assembling timber with precision
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Selecting materials and operating woodworking machinery
• Installing cabinetry and timber features on site
• Following WHS procedures and working safely at all times

This role is ideal for someone who already has some apprenticeship experience and is keen to progress.

🎓 What You’ll Get

• Paid, full‑time apprenticeship (remaining term based on your completed units)
• Nationally recognised Certificate III on completion
• TasTAFE theory training
• One‑on‑one mentoring and ongoing employment support from Work & Training
• 4 weeks paid annual leave each year
• Access to our Apprentice Wellness Program to support your well being from day one

You’ll be employed by Work & Training, one of Tasmania’s largest employers of apprentices and trainees, and hosted with a valued client.

✅ What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Previously commenced a Joinery, Cabinet Making or related apprenticeship
• Transcript of previous units of this qualification completed.
• Genuine interest in returning to the trade
• Good attention to detail and willingness to follow instructions
• On‑the‑job joinery or cabinetry experience
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• White Card
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment medical and drug & alcohol test

Bonus (but not essential):

• Working with Vulnerable People Card and Police Check (or ability to obtain)

📌 Quick Facts

• Location: Kingston, Southern Tasmania
• Employer: Work & Training
• Training: Delivered at TasTAFE
• Wage: National Apprenticeship Wage (adjusted for experience)
• Industry: Joinery / Cabinet Making & Timber Technology

📲 How to Apply

To get started, you’ll need to:

• Upload your current resume
• Add a short cover letter explaining your apprenticeship experience and why you want to return to the trade

🔍 What Happens Next?

• Phone chat with Work & Training if shortlisted
• Review of your completed apprenticeship units
• Possible aptitude testing
• Face‑to‑face interview with us and the host employer
• Training contract signed and a new start date confirmed

🚀 Get Your Trade Career Back on Track

If life, circumstances or the wrong employer got in the way the first time — this is your opportunity to finish what you started, gain real qualifications, and build a long‑term career with proper support.

👉 Apply now and get back into joinery with confidence.

We are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples