Job Description

Carpenter
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Company: Fire Services Queensland (FSQ)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Carpenter to join our growing Passive Fire team in Brisbane. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of passive fire protection systems across a range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, and government facilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring fire compliance standards are achieved and maintained through high-quality workmanship and professional service delivery.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
✔ Company vehicle - modern fleet with tolls, fuel & insurance covered
✔ Competitive wages, yearly increases, RDOs, overtime & on-call allowance
✔ Career growth - paid training, study leave, and structured development pathways
✔ Top-tier equipment provided - iPad, phone, uniforms & PPE supplied
✔ Recognition & rewards - spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
✔ Health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits - Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
✔ Additional employee benefits including novated leasing options
✔ Paid parental leave & volunteer leave
✔ Safe systems of work and supportive leadership
What You’ll Be Doing

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  Installing, repairing, and maintaining passive fire protection systems
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  Installing fire-rated walls, doors, penetrations, fire collars, batts and mastic systems
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  Conducting on-site assessments and measurements
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  Interpreting construction drawings and fire compliance specifications
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  Working closely with supervisors, project managers, clients, and fire safety assessors
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  Completing compliance documentation, reports, and checklists accurately
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  Ensuring all works comply with Australian Standards and NCC/BCA requirements
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  Maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship, and professionalism on site

Your Skills, Experience & Attributes

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  Certificate III in Carpentry or equivalent qualification
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  Experience within passive fire protection highly regarded
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  Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
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  Sound knowledge of construction methods and compliance requirements
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  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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  Current manual driver’s licence
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  Current White Card
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  Ability to pass police checks and medicals where required for site access
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  Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic
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  Additional industry licences or related experience (desirable)
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  Full working rights in Australia (essential)

About Fire Services Queensland (FSQ)

Fire Services Queensland (FSQ) is a leading provider of fire protection solutions, delivering services across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and government sectors. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality fire compliance and protection services with strong safety standards, integrity, and professionalism.
As a BGIS brand, FSQ combines specialist local expertise with the strength and global reach of BGIS.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Apply Now

If you’re a qualified Carpenter looking to build a long-term career within the fire protection industry, we’d love to hear from you. Explore more opportunities at: https://apac.bgis.com/careers/