Apprentice Carpenter

THE ROLE

Join our Darwin carpentry team as an Apprentice Carpenter, working structured 10‑hour days Monday to Saturday while developing core trade skills, supporting qualified Carpenters onsite, maintaining high safety and workmanship standards, and progressing through your TAFE apprenticeship.

RESPPONSIBILITIES

• Assist qualified carpenters with day‑to‑day onsite tasks, contributing to efficient project delivery.
• Read and interpret basic plans and measurements to support accurate construction work.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and correctly in line with trade standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safety‑compliant work area at all times.
• Attend TAFE and complete all apprenticeship training requirements to progress toward trade qualification.

ABOUT YOU

• Eager to learn and genuinely motivated to build a long‑term career in carpentry.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining strong safety standards.
• Able to follow directions with a solid work ethic and a proactive approach.
• Communicates well and brings a positive, team‑focused attitude to site.
• Physically fit and capable of working in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Current Driver licence
• White card

THE BENEFITS

• Full Carpentry Apprenticeship leading to a Certificate III in Carpentry, providing a solid foundation for your trade career.
• Practical, on‑the‑job training with experienced tradespeople and supportive supervisors who invest in your development.
• Stable, long‑term employment with consistent work and clear growth pathways.
• A positive, team‑focused environment that values collaboration and wellbeing.
• Weekly pay and entitlements aligned with industry standards, including penalty rates and overtime opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
• Ongoing rewards and recognition programs

Please submit your resume today and one of our friendly recruiters will be in touch with next steps. This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.

ABOUT US

RC Construction is a Supply Nation certified company established in early 2016 as a formwork and concrete specialist. Since then, the company has steadily grown to become a major contractor that specialises in all aspects of civil and structural construction, having worked on some of Australia’s most distinguished projects. As our business continues to expand across Australia, we’re committed to building strong, diverse teams. We proudly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and candidates from all backgrounds.