About Inner West Council
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/weekgiving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role
As a Tradesperson/Carpenter, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving the buildings and community facilities that our residents rely on every day. Working within the Facilities Management team and reporting to the Trades Workshop Manager, you’ll contribute to both planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse portfolio of Council assets.
This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys variety in their day-to-day tasks and is committed to delivering excellent service to the community. You’ll undertake carpentry-focused duties to ensure Council facilities remain safe, functional and welcoming for staff, visitors and the wider community.
You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, using your technical skills and problem‑solving abilities to meet service standards and contribute to Council’s operational and strategic goals. The role also involves using field devices to manage daily work plans, maintaining tools and equipment safely, responding to customer requests, and keeping accurate records of completed work.
Please read thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Remuneration
$71,080.88 - $81,460.08 + 12% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
- Working knowledge of building trades construction techniques and standards.
- Ability to learn to use field devices (eg. tablets) for managing daily team work plans
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to comprehend work schedules and complete daily report forms.
- Class C Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.
- Suitable level of fitness to perform the inherent duties of the position.
Enquiries
Frank Dunne, Coordinator Trades Operations on 02 9392 5691
Closing Date
Sunday 15 March 2026, 11:30PM
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How to Apply
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit theDepartment of Home Affairswebsite.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance
IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, pleaseClick here for more information on reasonable adjustments