Formwork Carpenter

Catalpa Management Resource is Australia’s leading provider of essential construction services in the renewable energy, mining and chemicals, telecom, defence and civil infrastructure industries.

Established in 2009, Catalpa Management Resource is a Lighthouse Company renowned for our specialist expertise in large scale transmission networks and integrated civil construction services delivered by our highly skilled and qualified workforce.

Recognised nationwide as one of the most reliable civil construction companies, our services include labour solutions, maintenance and shutdowns, and plant and equipment hire.

Catalpa is committed to empowering our workforce within a collaborative and creative setting as we continue to elevate our service excellence.

The Role

We are seeking a team of experienced Formwork Carpenter to join us across multiple remote projects throughout Regional Australia.

Ongoing opportunities
Minimum 10.5-hour shifts
Day / Night Shift
2:1 Rosters
As Formwork Carpenter, your purpose is to put together prefabricated structures, made of steel, wood or heavy plastic. Transport heavy forms and inserting reinforcement to strengthen concrete including stripping forms and custom-made forms from LVL and form ply, along with the following:

Construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.
Read and interpret drawings including date and issue of drawing, location, job type, dimensional tolerance, required concrete, and strong back details
Dig out and mark area for concrete
Calculate and order and pour the blinding
Order and select timbers and materials, and prepare layouts
Cut materials with hand and power tool and assemble or nail cut and shaped parts
Erect framework, lay sub flooring and verify trueness of structures
Examine and remove parts of existing structures, do minor preparatory work and install building supports
Form, erect, pour and strip the concrete structural elements
Adhere to all Catalpa health and safety policies and procedures
About You

To be considered you must meet the following criteria:

Carpentry Trade or equivalent
Minimum 3 years formwork carpentry experience
Experience working FIFO in the construction or energy industries
Proficient in reading plans and interpreting technical drawings
BHP / Rio Tinto inducted highly advantageous
Valid National Police Clearance (within 12 months)
Valid Australian Drivers Licence (C Class)
Why Catalpa

Catalpa is proud to acknowledge the organic growth of diversity within our workforce. We remain committed to supporting our people as an equal opportunity employer, fostering a more inclusive environment that enhances creativity and innovation.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $60.00 – $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 70 – 84 per week

Application Question(s):

What's your expected hourly rate?
Experience:

Carpentry: 3 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:

Full Driver Licence (Required)
White Card (Required)
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person