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"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

• Location Melbourne (Richmond)
• Employment type Full Time Permanent
• Department Interior Design & Visual Merchandising
• Deadline 2026-07-13

Candidate profile (title) Our team within IKEA

Candidate profile (text) - Default language At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.

We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.

We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.

We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

Key responsibilities (title) What you need to know

Key responsibilities (text) Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

• Leave entitlements – 5 weeks Paid Annual, Paid Parental, Family & Community and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information:

• This role is Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight
• The internal job title for this role is Carpenter Co-worker
• To be considered for this role you must be available to work Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm, with flexibility to work regular weekend, evening and public holidays when required to meet business needs
• While not essential, a Certificate III in Carpentry will be viewed favourably

Team vision (text) As Carpenter Co-worker your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market through securing high-quality carpentry and paintwork all throughout the store.
• Following work briefs to implement custom display solutions, including painting, tiling, floor laying, wall install and the building of complex furniture installations.
• Secure high quality, simple and cost-conscious results in the execution of work by using best practises and following routines.
• Assisting the Communication & Interior team with ad hoc tasks and to ensure the store is always in shape as new.
• Taking responsibility for the ordering & inventory of materials, as well as safety standards in the shared workshop.

Let´s connect As a Carpenter Co-worker you are and/or you have:

• Previous carpentry experience, preferably in a commercial setting
• A deep passion for quality, craftsmanship and home furnishings.
• Comfortable with physical work, such as repetitive lifting and climbing ladders
• A practical, hands-on mindset, where you show a strong willingness to get involved.
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can meet tight deadlines while upholding quality.
• Confident and safety-conscious when performing tasks such as painting, drilling, furniture installation and heavy lifting.
• A proactive mindset and strong communication skills.

Local section (title) We need people like you

Local section (text) At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!

Local section (URL)

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Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!