Catalpa Management Resource is Australia’s leading provider of essential construction services in the renewable energy, mining and chemicals, telecom, defence and civil infrastructure industries.

Established in 2009, Catalpa Management Resource is a Lighthouse Company renowned for our specialist expertise in large scale transmission networks and integrated civil construction services delivered by our highly skilled and qualified workforce.

Recognised nationwide as one of the most reliable civil construction companies, our services include labour solutions, maintenance and shutdowns, and plant and equipment hire.

Catalpa Group is committed to empowering our workforce within a collaborative and creative setting as we continue to elevate our service excellence.

The Role

We are seeking a team of experienced Formwork Carpenter to join us across multiple remote projects throughout Regional Australia.

• Ongoing opportunities

• Minimum 10.5-hour shifts

• Day / Night Shift

• 2:1 Rosters

As Formwork Carpenter, your purpose is to put together prefabricated structures, made of steel, wood or heavy plastic. Transport heavy forms and inserting reinforcement to strengthen concrete including stripping forms and custom-made forms from LVL and form ply, along with the following:

• Construct, erect, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials.

• Read and interpret drawings including date and issue of drawing, location, job type, dimensional tolerance, required concrete, and strong back details

• Dig out and mark area for concrete

• Calculate and order and pour the blinding

• Order and select timbers and materials, and prepare layouts

• Cut materials with hand and power tool and assemble or nail cut and shaped parts

• Erect framework, lay sub flooring and verify trueness of structures

• Examine and remove parts of existing structures, do minor preparatory work and install building supports

• Form, erect, pour and strip the concrete structural elements

• Adhere to all Catalpa health and safety policies and procedures

About You

To be considered you must meet the following criteria:

• Carpentry Trade or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years formwork carpentry experience

• Experience working FIFO in the construction or energy industries

• Proficient in reading plans and interpreting technical drawings

• BHP / Rio Tinto inducted highly advantageous

• Valid National Police Clearance (within 12 months)

• Valid Australian Drivers Licence (C Class)

Why Catalpa Group

Catalpa Group is proud to acknowledge the organic growth of diversity within our workforce. We remain committed to supporting our people as an equal opportunity employer, fostering a more inclusive environment that enhances creativity and innovation.