Apprentice Carpente Based in Karratha, WA
Trasan Contracting Pty Ltd is a well-established, family-owned provider of multidisciplinary building services based in Karratha and operating throughout the Pilbara region. Founded in 1997 by Travers and Sandi Clarke, the company has over 28 years of experience in building, construction, maintenance, and consulting services.
With a team of 18 staff, Trasan delivers projects across heavy industrial, commercial, and residential construction, as well as facilities maintenance, scaffolding, project recovery, mobilisation/demobilisation support, and consultation and design. The company is also the exclusive distributor of Fair Dinkum industrial sheds.
Trasan is trusted by key clients including the Pilbara Port Authority, Rio Tinto, the State Government of WA, and the City of Karratha. As a proud supporter of local charities and junior sports groups, the company is known for honesty, collaboration, competitive pricing, safety, and consistency.
The Opportunity
Trasan Contracting is seeking a motivated Apprentice Carpenter to join their team full-time. This role will involve completing the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry while gaining hands-on experience with a supportive and professional team.
Duties Include
Assisting tradespeople with site preparation and maintaining cleanliness
Collecting and setting up tools and equipment
Handling materials required for tasks
Observing safety procedures and completing compliance documentation
Practising and developing carpentry skills
Attending TAFE as part of the apprenticeship
Communicating and working effectively within the team
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be approachable, reliable, and eager to learn. They will enjoy working with their hands, producing high-quality results, and building technical knowledge. Patience, attention to detail, and a willingness to follow established processes are essential.
Key Attributes:
Genuine interest in developing carpentry skills
Cooperative and supportive attitude
Reliability, sincerity, and discipline
Ability to carefully follow instructions and work within a structured environment
Thoughtful, accurate, and accountable approach
Essential Requirements
Current Driver’s License and own vehicle
Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card)
Desirable (not essential):
Pre-apprenticeship (Certificate II in Construction)
Previous experience in construction or related trade
📩 How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to contact Sandi Clarke at sandi.clarke@trasan.com.au or call 0409 292 325 for further details.
Please note: To be eligible for an Apprenticeship or Traineeship, you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have full work and study rights.
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We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.