Posted 7d ago

Carpenter, Skilled Labourer or Apprentice

XCEL Homes Canberra ACT

Permanent Full time
Base pay
$30 - $40/hr
Pay negotiable depending on experience

Key points we found

  • Join a family-owned construction business specialising in residential renovations and commercial projects.
  • Work independently on a variety of tasks including carpentry, maintenance, and demolition.
  • Bring your skills and experience to a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

XCEL Homes is a family-owned construction business specialising in residential renovations, maintenance works, refurbishments, and commercial projects throughout the ACT. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a reliable and motivated team member to join our team.

We are open to applications from:

  1. Qualified Carpenters
  2. 3rd or 4th Year Apprentices
  3. Experienced and fully equipped Construction Labourers

You will work across a variety of projects including:

  1. Residential renovations and refurbishments
  2. Property maintenance
  3. Demolition works
  4. Fit-outs and upgrades
  5. General carpentry and construction tasks

This role requires someone who can work independently, take ownership of their work, and assist in managing jobs to completion while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Essential Requirements

  1. Previous construction industry experience
  2. White Card (WHS Construction Induction Card)
  3. Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, or willingness to obtain
  4. Current Police Check, or willingness to obtain
  5. Asbestos Awareness Certificate
  6. Silica Awareness Certificate
  7. Ability to work unsupervised
  8. Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively
  9. Strong communication skills
  10. Reliable, punctual, and dependable

Highly Desirable

  1. Own tools
  2. Experience in residential maintenance and renovation work
  3. Ability to read plans and work independently
  4. Trade qualifications or apprenticeship progression
  5. Experience coordinating and managing small projects

What We Offer

  1. Ongoing work with a rapidly growing business
  2. Variety of work across residential and commercial projects
  3. Supportive team environment
  4. Opportunity to take ownership of jobs and develop your skills
  5. Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications

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Skills
Carpentry
Construction
Punctuality
Reading plans
Reliability
Residential Maintenance and Renovation
Time management
Tools Ownership
Work Independently
WORK TO DEADLINES

Licenses & certifications
Asbestos awareness Certificate
Police Check
Silica Awareness certificate
White Card (WHS Construction Induction Card)
Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) card

Perks & benefits
Ongoing work with a rapidly growing business
Opportunity to take ownership of jobs and develop your skills
Supportive team environment

More details
Date posted
12 Jun 2026
Category
Construction
Occupation
Carpenter, Cabinet Maker & Framing
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Construction
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
1 to 10

XCEL Homes

Privately held company
Construction
1 to 10
Company size
Pay insights
Market average based on all Carpenter jobs in Canberra ACT
Base pay range
$30 - $40/hr
Market average
$45/hr
$30 - $34/hr
2 jobs
$34 - $38/hr
4 jobs
$38 - $43/hr
24 jobs
$43 - $47/hr
7 jobs
$47 - $51/hr
35 jobs
$45/hr
Market average
$30/hr
$51/hr

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