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About Us

Vital Ease is a growing construction and building services company delivering commercial refurbishments, fitouts, carpentry works and building modifications across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Leading Hand Carpenter to join our team, take ownership of commercial carpentry projects and coordinate trades to deliver high-quality workmanship.

This role is ideal for a carpenter with a strong background in commercial fitouts, shopfitting and refurbishments who is ready to lead jobs while remaining actively involved on the tools.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and completing commercial carpentry projects from start to finish.
• Coordinating and supervising carpenters, subcontractors and other trades onsite.
• Managing daily site activities, workmanship, materials and project timelines.
• Using Simpro for job management, scheduling updates, documentation and reporting.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Completing general carpentry, installation and refurbishment works.
• Maintaining site safety, quality standards and a clean working environment.
• Communicating with project managers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.

Skills & Experience Required

We're looking for someone with demonstrated experience in:

• Metal stud framing – setting out, framing and installation.
• Door and frame installation – aluminium and steel door frames, internal and external doors, hardware and associated fittings.
• Plasterboard installation – wall and ceiling sheeting.
• Suspended ceilings – installation of concealed and exposed ceiling grid systems.
• Finishing carpentry – skirtings, architraves, trims and general fitout finishes.
• Commercial shopfitting, refurbishments and fitouts.
• Supervising other trades and managing multiple onsite activities.
• Delivering consistently high-quality workmanship with excellent attention to detail.
• Keeping track of materials & organising timely deliveries of the relevant building materials to keep jobs running efficiently.

What You'll Need

• Trade qualification in carpentry.
• Proven commercial carpentry and fitout experience.
• Previous leading hand or site supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage other trades.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• White Card and valid driver's licence.
• Own carpentry tools and equipment.
• Comfortable using digital job management systems (Simpro experience advantageous).

What We Offer

• Company vehicle and fuel card provided.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.
• Full-time, stable employment with a growing business.
• Diverse commercial projects across Melbourne.
• Opportunity to take ownership of jobs and lead a team.
• Support from an established project management and operations team.
• Long-term career progression as the business continues to expand.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced commercial carpenter who takes pride in their workmanship, can confidently manage a jobsite and enjoys leading a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a brief overview of your commercial carpentry and supervisory experience.

Pay: $60.00 – $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary?

Experience:

• Carpentry: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person