Job Description

Position: Bricklayer
n Number of Positions: 1
n Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
n Hours: 38 hours per week, plus reasonable additional hours where required
n Business Location: Bella Vista, NSW 2153
n Work Location: Various construction sites across Greater Sydney and surrounding areas
n Salary: $80,000–$86,000 per annum, plus superannuation
n Additional Payments: Applicable overtime, allowances and other entitlements will be paid in accordance with the relevant workplace laws and industrial instrument.

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About the Role

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Viva Builders Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced and skilled Bricklayer to join its construction team on a full-time basis.

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The successful candidate will work across various residential and commercial construction sites. This position requires strong technical bricklaying skills, attention to detail and a commitment to completing work safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

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Key Responsibilities

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

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- Studying architectural plans, drawings and specifications to determine required materials, dimensions and installation procedures.
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- Setting out brickwork and blockwork in accordance with construction plans and specifications.
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- Calculating the quantities of bricks, blocks, mortar and other materials required for each project.
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- Preparing mortar and spreading mortar layers to provide a base and binder for bricks and blocks.
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- Laying bricks, concrete blocks, pre-cut stone and other building materials in rows, patterns, designs and specified shapes.
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- Ensuring brickwork and blockwork is level, plumb, aligned and completed to the required dimensions.
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- Cutting, shaping and fitting bricks and blocks using hand tools, power tools and brick-cutting machinery.
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- Installing steel lintels, wall ties, flashings, reinforcement bars and other structural components as required.
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- Pointing, finishing and cleaning mortar joints to achieve the required appearance and durability.
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- Constructing and repairing walls, partitions, arches and other brick or block structures.
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- Repairing and maintaining existing brickwork, blockwork and related masonry structures.
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- Erecting and dismantling restricted-height scaffolding and basic work platforms where authorised and required.
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- Preparing daily material, equipment and tool requirements for upcoming work.
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- Maintaining tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, clean and serviceable condition.
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- Following applicable Australian Standards, the National Construction Code, project specifications and workplace procedures.
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- Complying with Work Health and Safety requirements and correctly using personal protective equipment.
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- Coordinating with supervisors, other tradespeople,



subcontractors and project personnel to meet construction schedules and quality requirements.
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Qualifications and Experience

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Applicants must have either:

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- Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, or an equivalent relevant trade qualification, together with at least one year of relevant bricklaying experience; or
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- At least three years of relevant full-time bricklaying experience where the applicant does not hold the required formal qualification.
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Mandatory Requirements

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Applicants must have:

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- Demonstrated experience working as a Bricklayer within the construction industry.
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- A current Australian driver licence or an overseas licence that can lawfully be used in NSW.
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- Reliable transport and the ability to travel between construction sites.
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- A valid Construction White Card.
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- Current asbestos awareness training where required for the relevant projects or sites.
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- Their own standard bricklaying hand tools.
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- The physical fitness and capacity to safely perform manual construction work.
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- The ability to interpret construction plans, drawings and specifications.
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- A strong understanding of bricklaying methods, mortar preparation, construction tolerances and quality standards.
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- The ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively as part of a construction team.
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- Positive communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.
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- A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality and project deadlines.
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