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The Opportunity
Like working with your hands, using tools and seeing a finished product come together?

CCGT is looking for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Cabinetmaker to join a family-owned commercial cabinetmaking business based on the Central Coast.

This business has been operating for more than 21 years and works across commercial cabinetmaking, joinery, installations and deliveries. You’ll learn in a fast-paced but relaxed team environment where quality work, reliability and teamwork matter.

No previous cabinetmaking experience is needed if you are applying as a 1st Year Apprentice. If you are already part-way through your apprenticeship, this is a chance to keep building your skills in a practical workshop and site-based role.

You will be employed by Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) and placed with the Host Employer for your day-to-day work. CCGT will support you throughout your apprenticeship while you complete, or continue, a nationally recognised Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology.

This is a full-time role, generally working 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 6:00am to 12:00pm on Fridays.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing
Your first few months will focus on learning workplace safety, getting familiar with tools, materials and workshop routines, and helping experienced tradespeople with daily jobs.

As your skills grow, you’ll start learning how to:

• Assist with joinery and cabinetmaking tasks
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely
• Operate CNC machinery and edge banding equipment under supervision
• Help with commercial cabinetmaking projects
• Assist with installations and deliveries
• Measure, cut, assemble and finish cabinetry components
• Keep the factory, tools and work areas clean and organised
• Follow instructions, job requirements and workplace safety procedures

You will not be expected to know everything on day one. The goal is to listen, ask questions and keep improving.

Why This Is a Good Place to Start
You’ll be learning with a commercial cabinetmaking team that offers:

• Experience in both factory-based work and installations
• Exposure to commercial joinery and cabinetmaking projects
• Hands-on training with CNC machinery and edge banding equipment
• A family-owned business environment
• A team that values reliability, effort and a positive attitude
• Early starts with a shorter Friday
• Supportive supervision and regular CCGT check-ins

You’ll also receive paid full-time employment, on-the-job training and support from CCGT throughout your apprenticeship.

After your apprenticeship, career pathways may include Qualified Cabinetmaker, Joiner, CNC Operator, Installer, Workshop Tradesperson or Commercial Joinery Tradesperson.

What We’re Looking For
This role could suit you if you:

• Are interested in cabinetmaking, joinery or working with timber
• Are currently a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice
• Turn up on time and are ready to learn
• Listen carefully and follow instructions
• Enjoy hands-on work
• Can work safely in a fast-paced environment
• Are reliable, positive and willing to be part of a team
• Have a White Card
• Have a driver’s licence and own vehicle
• Are willing to travel to the factory and, at times, installation sites

School projects, work experience, sport, volunteering, woodwork, hobbies, practical projects or helping family all count. Include anything that shows you are reliable, hands-on and willing to have a go.

Pay
This is a paid, full-time apprenticeship. Current apprentice rates are:

• $16.20 per hour, or approximately $615.51per week for 1st Year Apprentice, under 21, completed year 12
• $19.14 per hour, or approximately $727.42 per week for 2nd Year Apprentice, under 21, completed year 12
• $22.09 per hour, or approximately $839.33 per week for 3rd Year Apprentice, under 21, completed year 12

Rates are before tax and based on 38 ordinary hours per week. Your exact rate will depend on the applicable apprenticeship classification and will be confirmed before an employment offer is made. Superannuation and any applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances are paid in addition. Once qualified your earning capacity can be up to $120,000.

How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW and upload your resume.

What’s Next?

• Apply online
• CCGT will contact you for a quick phone chat
• You may meet with CCGT
• You may then meet the Host Employer
• If it is the right fit, CCGT will help you get started

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