Contract carpentry in Clarence Valley NSW. Earn what you put through. Solid carpenters averaging 15k AUD/month, top performers pushing 30k.
Why Apply

If you are a chippy who is tired of being paid the same as the bloke next to you who works half as hard, this is the role built for you.
This is a contract carpentry role in the Clarence Valley region of NSW, about 3.5 hours south of Brisbane. The work is residential builds with a well-known national builder, the pipeline is solid, and there is a slab ready to go right now. Pay is contract-based on square metre and linear metre rates — which means the faster and better you work, the more you take home. This is not a wages job. It is a role for a motivated carpenter or chippy who backs themselves on the tools.
  • Contract pay model: earn what you put through, no hourly rate holding you back
  • Solid carpenters averaging around 15k AUD per month, with top performers pushing toward 30k
  • A full job covering frames, trusses, windows, doors, and cladding is worth approximately 25k AUD
  • Invoices submitted by the required Friday are paid the following Friday once the job order is fully completed
  • Immediate work available, slab ready to go right now with more jobs lined up behind it
  • Ongoing, steady pipeline of residential carpentry work in a relaxed regional area
  • Clarence Valley lifestyle: affordable cost of living, no city rat race, and a quieter pace that suits people who want to put their head down and earn
  • ABN required, candidates handle their own tax and super arrangements
The Role

You will be working on residential builds across the Clarence Valley region, covering the full scope of carpentry from framing through to fix-outs. This is all-round residential carpentry work and the expectation is that you can receive a plan, manage your own output on site, and deliver quality work without hand-holding. The client needs chippies who can think for themselves and get on with it.
Whether you call yourself a carpenter, chippy, framing carpenter, or residential carpenter, the core requirement is the same: all-round capability and the drive to back yourself on a contract arrangement.

Day to day you will be across:
  • Standing frames and installing trusses on residential builds
  • Installing tie downs, bracing, windows, and external doors
  • Timber posts and floor system installation
  • Cladding and eave sheets
  • Fix-outs and fit-offs to a high standard
  • Managing your own output and pace on site independently
What We Need
  • Trade qualification in Carpentry, non-negotiable
  • All-round capability across framing, cladding, and fix-outs, specialists in one area only are not suitable
  • Strong work ethic and a clean, consistent employment history
  • High attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
  • Valid driver's licence
  • ABN or willingness to set one up before starting
  • Genuine openness to living and working in a rural regional area long-term
Why This Role

The contract model here is simple: you earn what you put through. For a motivated, all-round chippy who shows up and works to a high standard, the earning potential well exceeds a standard wages job back in NZ. Clarence Valley is affordable and relaxed, the work is there waiting, and there is no ceiling on what a fast, quality carpenter can take home. If you back yourself on the tools, this is the move that rewards it.

How to Apply

If you are ready to earn more and build a proper future in Australia, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Phone: 027 507 6335 Email: talent1@standuprecruitment.co.nz
Even if you are just curious, reach out and let's talk it through.