Tiling Position

Primary Position Objectives

This role exists to deliver high-quality wall and floor tiling on our bathroom renovation projects. Working independently on site, the tiler prepares and sets out each job, installs tiles to a finished standard that protects the waterproofing beneath, manages their own day, keeps jobs on schedule and on budget, and leaves our clients with a safe, clean home and a result we are proud of.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Brief Description of Duties

Preparation and set-out

- Inspect substrates, framing and waterproofing before starting and report any defects before tiling over them

- Check floor falls to wastes and screed or level floors as required

- Confirm tile selections, quantities and layout against the job scope and client selections

- Set out tile layouts to minimise small cuts, centre features and align with fixtures, niches and grout lines

- Protect the waterproofing membrane from damage throughout all tiling work

Floor and wall tiling

- Lay floor tiles with correct falls to floor wastes and linear drains, with no ponding

- Install wall tiles plumb, level and to a consistent grout joint with no lipping

- Select the correct adhesive and trowel for each tile type and size and achieve full adhesive coverage in wet areas

- Tile shower niches, ledges, hobs and recessed shower bases cleanly, with neat mitres and trims

- Make accurate cuts around wastes, taps, pipes and fixtures

- Install tiles in line with AS 3958.1 and manufacturer specifications

Grouting, sealing and finishing





- Grout to a consistent, clean finish using the specified grout type and colour

- Install movement joints and apply flexible sealant at internal corners, changes of plane and fixture junctions

- Install trims, angles and edge finishes neatly

- Seal tiles and grout where required by the product or job scope

- Clean tiles and remove all haze and residue ready for client handover

Self-management and job coordination

- Review the job scope, plans and selections before starting each job

- Plan and manage own daily workload to meet the job schedule and allocated hours

- Identify and raise variations with the office before any extra work is started

- Report delays, issues or concerns to the supervisor as early as possible

Quality and job records

- Complete quality checklists at each stage of the job

- Take and upload photos of the waterproofing and set-out before tiling, and of the finished work

- Check own work before handover and rectify any defects promptly

- Complete daily timesheets and job notes accurately

Customer service

- Arrive on time and present professionally to clients at all times

- Keep clients informed of daily progress and what is happening next





- Leave the site clean and tidy at the end of each day

Workplace health and safety

- Follow the OTB WHS system and complete SWMS / JHAs before starting work

- Wear the correct PPE, including respiratory protection when cutting or grinding tiles

- Use wet cutting or on-tool dust extraction to control silica dust

Key Competencies

High quality workmanship and attention to detail

- Minimal defects and call-backs, including drummy, cracked or lipping tiles

- No leaks or ponding after handover

Ability to self-manage

- Jobs completed within allocated hours

- Materials ordered ahead with no lost time

Solid customer service

- Customer feedback measured by the net promoter score

- Clean, protected site every day

Communication and working well within the team

- Timely updates to supervisor and office

- Team member and trade feedback

Safety focused

- SWMS / JHAs completed for every job

- Zero lost time incidents

Position Requirements / Selection Criteria

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Trade qualification in wall and floor tiling (Certificate III or equivalent)

- Experience tiling wet areas, including floor falls and shower recesses

- Experience with large format tiles, mitred edges and feature tiling

- Working knowledge of AS 3958.1 and wet area waterproofing requirements

- Construction Induction Card (White Card)

- Current driver’s licence

- Own hand and power tools

- Ability to work unsupervised and self-manage

📌 Tiler (Bayswater)
🏢 On the Ball Bathrooms
📍 Bayswater