Senior Joiner / Cabinet Maker

Unleash your creative expertise as a Senior Joiner / Cabinet Maker at Thylacine. Join our multi-award-winning team of designers, makers, and storytellers and help us to craft captivating visitor experiences, exhibitions and public artworks that celebrate Australia's diverse stories and history. Working within our vibrant Canberra workshop, you'll collaborate with fellow artisans, makers, and designers, engaging in innovative projects that elevate your craft.

You will be a key collaborator within both the Design and Make teams, contributing to the development of the design concepts through to the production of unique visitor experiences. Your experience and expertise will be utilised to create high-end bespoke cabinetry and joinery, for our exhibition projects.

In this role, you'll provide leadership within the workshop, guiding and mentoring other team members , ensuring top-tier quality and timely delivery.

Thylacine is committed to offering opportunities to expand your creative practice and acquire specialized skills within museum and gallery contexts. Thylacine offers family-friendly flexible work arrangements, social events, and the chance to travel as part of your role.

Extend your skills in an inclusive work culture, where your creativity finds a welcoming home. Your next adventure awaits.

Essential requirements:

• Possess 5+ years of experience as a joiner and/or cabinetmaker.


• Proficient in operating workshop machinery.


• Capable of interpreting detailed drawings, job sheets, and cutting lists.


• Strong communication and organizational skills.


• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and exhibits confident self-initiation.


• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.


• Displays a keen problem-solving aptitude with a strategic mindset.

Highly preferred:

• Track record of successfully managing project deadlines.


• Experience in specialized fabrication and crafting bespoke joinery.


• Experience within a museum and gallery workshop


• Preparatory Skills


• Skill in prioritization and time management.


• Familiarity with CNC machine operations.


• Proficiency in site installation procedures.


• Knowledge of fit-out and construction processes.


• Possession of forklift certification.

Benefits of working at Thylacine:

• Engage in a welcoming and inclusive work culture.


• Contribute to a bespoke workshop dedicated to crafting nationally and internationally significant creations


• Tackle unique and intriguing projects that stimulate your creativity.


• Enjoy family-friendly work arrangements and flexible hours through negotiation.


• Embrace a dog-friendly office environment.


• Participate in regular social gatherings, including monthly BBQs and museum visits.


• Seize the opportunity to travel to various museums across the country as part of your work.

Salary range:

$75,000 - $85,000

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.

Please respond with a cover letter addressing the job requirements, a CV and 2 referees.

Email: jobs@thylacine.com.au

Applications close: 18th September 2023