Carpenter (2987) – Permanent Full Time

"Your Skills. Our Community. One Solid Foundation."

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

Are you a skilled carpenter looking for more than just a job? Are you looking to work locally, for work life balance and being home every night with your family? At Livingstone Shire Council we offer this opportunity, and you get to use your trade to make a meaningful impact in your community—while enjoying the work-life balance you deserve.

Council is recruiting for a permanent full time Carpenter who will perform a variety of carpentry tasks, including construction, maintenance, and repairs of Council assets and no two days will be the same. You will work on minor capital building projects and maintenance activities, ensuring high standards of workmanship and safety at all times. Candidates will be required to demonstrate how their experience meets the position responsibilities and requirements as outlined in the position description.

As a valued member of our Facilities Management team, you will manage your time effectively to complete tasks within scheduled timeframes, will achieve targets through effective planning, setting priorities, and organising work to meet expectations and deliver high-quality customer service. Team members contribute to maintaining and enhancing public infrastructure that supports the daily lives of residents and visitors to the Capricorn region —from community buildings to public spaces.

A career in local government can be rewarding, offering a combination of stability, benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community. If you are looking for a change and for a position that will challenge you but also provide fulfillment and job satisfaction, consider applying today!

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Trade qualification in Carpentry or Joinery and experience undertaking a range of carpentry and building construction tasks including maintenance activities on various assets and operations relation to the position; and

Possess and maintain a Construction Induction (White Card).

Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle drivers licence.

Possess or have the ability to obtain a Working at Heights Certificate.

Possess or have the ability to obtain First Aid Certification.

Why join us?

Annual Salary –$74,904 (inclusive of site, tool and leading hand allowances)(QLGIA (Stream C) BT1);

Salary packaging options—to help you make the most of your earnings.

Fortnightly RDOs—because balance matters; and

Strong safety culture – See. Stop. Report

To apply for this position please complete a job application form on the recruitment portal and supply a copies of your resume and qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications close midnight on Monday, 4 August 2025 (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.