About Us
People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours?
Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.
About your role as a Carpenter at WMQ!
You will be responsible in providing home maintenance, repairs, minor modifications and safety and security upgrades under the Home Assist Secure services to clients in their own home.
Perks of our Small Trades Team!
- Permanent, Full - Time position - Part Time options welcome
- Work a 9-day fortnight
- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Vehicle and all tools provided
- Access to NFP salary packaging - package up to $18,550 per year tax free!!!
- Only minor Carpentry / maintenance related tasks
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
Key Role Accountabilities:
- Carry out a range of maintenance Carpentry tasks as well as other minor maintenance jobs assigned in a timely and cost effective manner, with due regard to safety.
- Comply with all relevant legislation as it relates to building work.
- Ensure maintenance equipment and tools are regularly checked and serviced.
- To adopt a customer service and continuous quality improvement focus.
- Maintain stock of materials.
- In conjunction with the Service Coordinator, liaise with contractors as appropriate.
- Advise the Service Coordinator on all issues relevant to the maintenance and safe use of plant and equipment and changes thereto.
- Provide clients with accurate quotes on all work.
- Report to the Service Coordinator regularly to provide progress reports and maintain a record of time to facilitate accurate costing.
About You
- Carpentry Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality Carpentry services.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate time and material requirements and achieve high quality outcomes.
- Sound interpersonal and organisational skills with a customer service focus.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision to meet customer service requirements.
- Understanding and commitment to workplace health & safety requirements, equal employment opportunity and continuous quality improvement.
What makes a difference for us:
- Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
- Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
We offer our team members:
- Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
- Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
- Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Why WMQ?
We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.
We offer our team members:
Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.