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What this job is
A bricklayer builds and repairs walls, partitions, and structural elements in residential, commercial, and industrial construction by laying bricks, concrete blocks, or stone units in mortar. They work from architectural drawings and specifications, ensuring structures meet building codes, Australian Standards (AS), and Safe Work Australia requirements. The role involves site-based work across new construction, renovations, and maintenance projects.
Pay
A$2,317 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Check straightness of brickcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Calculate needs for construction supplies
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Process Improvement Identification
- Supplier Communication
- Written Communication