McDowell Homes

15/06/2026

🛠️ CARPENTERS - FULL TIME

If you're happy cutting corners, showing up late, or doing the bare minimum, we're probably not the team for you.

But if you take pride in your work, enjoy building quality homes, and want to work with a team that backs each other, keep reading.

At McDowell Homes, we've been building across Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter for over 30 years. Specialising in custom homes, major renovations and class 2 projects, we're a local, family-owned business with a strong reputation, a solid pipeline of work, and a team that genuinely enjoys what they do.

We're looking for qualified Carpenters to join us full time.

The roles are varied, hands-on and rewarding, covering all aspects of residential construction.

🔨 What we're looking for:

☑️ Trade Qualified Carpenter
☑️ Min. 2 years post-trade experience
☑️ Own tools & reliable transport
☑️ Attention to detail and pride in workmanship
☑️ Positive attitude and team-first mindset

💥 What you'll get:

☑️ Full-time secure employment
☑️ Work/life balance (because life exists outside work)
☑️ Supportive, close-knit team
☑️ Variety of work across residential projects
☑️ Opportunity to progress to Leading Hand for the right person
☑️ A company that values quality over speed

We're not looking for the biggest ego on site. We're looking for someone reliable, skilled and proud of what they build.

Sound like you?

📩 Send your resume to [email protected]

☎️ or phone Trent on 0418 497 242 for a confidential chat

👀 Before you scroll on ..

Check out our beautiful Fingal Bay dual occupancy project below. This is the kind of work our team gets to be proud of every day.

Like what you see? There's plenty more where that came from at https://mcdowellhomes.com.au/

20/05/2026

Check out our beautiful new website! Huge thank you to The Marketing GP - you have captured our brand beautifully 🫶

A home that’sunmistakably yours Bespoke homes designed around your land, your lifestyle and the way you want to live. From first ideas to final handover, McDowell Homes brings calm guidance, meticulous craftsmanship and a boutique, hands-on experience. McDowell Homes is a boutique residential buil...

13/05/2026

WATCH THIS SPACE 🙌

Another exciting project about to kick off!

Designed by
Built by

12/05/2026

From dated beach house ➡️ striking contemporary coastal home

Our latest Salamander Bay knockdown rebuild is designed to completely transform the site with bold architectural form, soft coastal textures and thoughtfully crafted living spaces for modern family life.

Featuring curved detailing, feature brickwork and warm timber accents, this custom home balances timeless design with relaxed coastal living - a beautiful collaboration bringing our client’s vision to life.

Designed by
Built by

14/04/2026

01/04/2026

Concerned about rising building costs and delays? Skip the wait - this 4 bedroom masterpiece is ready for you to move in!

𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 𝑯𝑶𝑴𝑬 - 12 𝑼𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒕 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕

A masterclass in bespoke design, this 4 bedroom residence in Port Stephens blends luxury, space and effortless coastal living.

✨ Custom-built joinery to kitchen, laundry, bathrooms, robes, walk-in linen & garage

✨ Open plan kitchen/living with huge island bench, exposed rafter ceilings & skylights all opening out onto the first floor alfresco deck

✨ Rumpus with wet bar flowing out onto the downstairs alfresco deck featuring a built-in family-sized swim spa

✨ Freestanding bath in main bathroom with floor to ceiling italian terazzo tiles to powder room, ensuite, main bathroom & laundry

✨ Both alfresco decks feature Newtechwood, a natural-looking, low maintenance composite decking - eliminating the need for oiling or sanding

✨ Timber flooring throughout with carpet to bedrooms

✨ Plantation shutters, sheer curtains and ducted air conditioning throughout

✨ Double garage featuring internal entry with custom joinery, epoxy floor & architectural timber batten door

✨ Fully fenced, low maintenance rear yard with enclosed storage. Feature sandstone retaining wall to front yard & room to accommodate the boat or caravan

Ready now, rare opportunity, premium quality — inspect today!

DESIGN Sorensen Design & Planning

BUILD McDowell Homes

PHOTOGRAPHY Illuminate Photography & Anita Andrea

STYLING Maret Larnach Styling

https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-soldiers+point-149369120

19/03/2026

The beautiful Corlette home was renovated by our team in 2009 & is now for sale with First National Port Stephens 💫

https://www.instagram.com/mcdowellhomes/

12/03/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Mark, we appreciate your kind words.

10/03/2026

✨ Coastal luxury meets contemporary design.

This beautifully renovated custom home showcases clean architectural lines, expansive glass, and stunning stonework that makes an immediate statement from the street. Inside and out, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to create a light-filled, modern space perfect for relaxed living and entertaining.

From the elevated position to the seamless indoor-outdoor flow, this home is the perfect blend of style, comfort, and craftsmanship.

04/03/2026

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙪𝙭𝙪𝙧𝙮.

For over 30 years, McDowell Homes has been crafting bespoke homes across Port Stephens — combining innovative design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a building experience that’s as seamless as it is rewarding.

Every home we create is thoughtfully tailored to reflect our clients’ vision, lifestyle, and future.

If you’re ready to bring your dream home to life, send us a message and connect with our award-winning team