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What this job is
A stonemason shapes, dresses, and lays natural stone such as granite, limestone, and sandstone in construction projects including buildings, walls, and decorative features. They work on both new builds and restoration projects, using hand tools and power equipment to cut, finish, and install stone components according to architectural specifications and relevant Australian building codes.
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
- Adjust cut sizescore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Clean engraved areascore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Managementcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Advise on construction materials
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Incident Reporting
- Process Improvement Identification
- Supplier Communication
- Written Communication