Job Title: First Year Joinery Apprentice
Department: Shopfitter / Cabinet Maker
Location: Kurnell, NSW
Rate: $20 Per Hour
 
Role Summary
We are seeking a motivated and hardworking Apprentice Shopfitter / Cabinet Maker to join a well-established architectural joinery and fit-out business. In this role you'll learn all aspects of bespoke joinery, from CAD-drawn shop drawings to CNC manufacturing, through to installation on commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential projects. You'll be mentored by experienced tradespeople and work on high-quality, custom joinery while developing your trade skills, technical knowledge, and practical experience.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the fabrication of joinery components in the workshop under guidance, including cabinets, panels, furniture, and other custom joinery.
• Learn and operate workshop machinery (e.g., CNC machines, edgebanders, saws) safely under supervision.
• Read and interpret technical drawings / shop drawings.
• Help with the finishing, sanding, veneering, and polishing of timber and other materials.
• Participate in site installations: measuring, transporting, assembling, and installing joinery on customer sites.
• Support quality control processes and follow quality plans for each project.
• Always Adhere to safety policies and SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements).
• Maintain tools, workspace, and housekeeping standards in the factory and on-site.
• Attend off-the-job training / TAFE as required for your apprenticeship certificate.
• Assist in delivery preparation and logistics (loading, unloading, packing joinery).

 
Key Skills / Attributes

• Strong eagerness to learn and develop in a hands-on trade.
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working in both a manufacturing workshop and on construction / client sites.
• Basic mechanical aptitude: willingness to operate and learn machinery safely.
• Good communication skills, able to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed — trades apprenticeships require long-term dedication.
• A positive attitude toward safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Valid right to work in Australia.
• (Desirable) Previous experience working with wood, DIY, or trade background / school-based exposure.

 
Training & Qualification

• You will be employed under a formal apprenticeship (e.g., Certificate III in Cabinet Making / Joinery or related qualification).
• Off-the-job training (e.g., TAFE) will be required as part of the apprenticeship.
• You will gain hands-on experience in both workshop manufacturing and installation on live projects.
• Mentoring from experienced joiners, shopfitters, and tradespeople will be provided.

 
Benefits

• Structured apprenticeship program with strong mentoring and career progression.
• Exposure to premium, architectural-quality joinery projects (commercial, retail, hospitality, residential).
• On-the-job training with modern CNC machinery.
• Opportunities to progress into full tradesperson roles (shopfitter, cabinet maker, installer) after qualification.
• Potential for employer to support or subsidise off-the-job TAFE / training costs.
• Safe working environment with robust quality and safety frameworks.
• Potential eligibility for government apprenticeship incentives (depending on role and business) for example, there may be federal incentives for cabinetmaking apprentices.

 
Apply Now
Click APPLY to submit your CV. For a confidential discussion, contact: Mathew Clemans on [[email protected]]