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What this job is
A fencer constructs, repairs, and maintains fences and associated structures using timber, metal, or composite materials on residential, commercial, and agricultural properties throughout Australia. The work involves site preparation, measuring and cutting materials, installing posts and panels, and finishing work to comply with local council regulations and Australian Standards. Fencers work independently or as part of small teams, often in varied weather conditions and across different terrain types.
Pay
A$1,249 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
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracycore
- Check compatibility of materialscore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Carpentry
- Delivery Scheduling
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Invoicing and Billing Administration
- Negotiation
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Supplier Communication
- Written Communication