Bricklayer
Construction · Bunbury, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Ask us
For a bricklayer aiming to build a long-term trade career in Australia, this full-time role in Bunbury, WA brings a broad project mix: residential, commercial and industrial. The employer is a family-owned business focused on retaining walls, earthworks and brickwork, and the brief is to deliver new structures of high quality that comply with industry standards and client specifications.
Candidates with wide-ranging masonry skills, including decorative or heritage work, will find the scope relevant to their progression, since the role combines precise setting out, quality finishing and close coordination with other trades.
To present your trade career well, structure your English CV around progression: your bricklaying qualification or completed apprenticeship, the project types you have moved through, and supporting credentials such as your driver's licence and a White Card where held. You can develop a growth-focused bricklaying CV with Build AI CV before applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Lay bricks, concrete blocks and stone in mortar for new construction.
- Carry out repair work on existing masonry structures.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to keep work aligned with project needs.
- Use and maintain hand and power tools, including trowels, levels, mallets and brick saws.
- Confirm dimensional accuracy with levels, plumb lines and measuring tools.
- Clean and point joints to achieve weatherproof, aesthetically finished surfaces.
- Uphold workplace safety regulations and company policies, maintaining an orderly site.
- Coordinate with site supervisors and professionals from other trades for seamless delivery.
- Assist with materials handling and work-area preparation in support of project timelines.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated experience as a Bricklayer on residential, commercial or industrial construction projects.
- A current formal qualification, or completed apprenticeship, in bricklaying.
- Strong command of bricklaying techniques and mortar composition.
- Familiarity with various bonding patterns.
- Proficient interpretation of construction drawings and specifications.
- Competent, safe and effective with hand and power tools.
- Working knowledge of building codes, standards and health and safety requirements relevant to Western Australia.
- A current driver's licence for travel between project sites.
- Physical fitness to perform demanding manual tasks across varying weather conditions.
- Precision and attention to detail, with a commitment to quality workmanship.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Desirable: exposure to custom construction, decorative brickwork or heritage masonry restoration.
- Desirable: current First Aid certification and White Card (Construction Induction Card).
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