drywall installer and finisher

ASBESTOS REMOVAL & RENOVATION; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ASBESTOS REMOVAL & RENOVATION is seeking a skilled tradesperson to read blueprints, prepare surfaces, and install drywall and plaster in commercial, institutional, or residential projects. The role requires working at heights and handling heavy materials across multiple locations.

The position is permanent, full-time with immediate start, and involves on-site work with no remote option. Candidates should have 1–2 years’ experience and a secondary school certificate.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster.
• Clean and prepare surfaces.
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners.
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings.
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets.
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists.
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.

Skills

Read blueprints

Apply plaster

Surface preparation

Drywall installation

Work at heights

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Taping machine

Drywall sheets

Metal corner beads

Job description

Posted onNovember 08, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details ASBESTOS REMOVAL & RENOVATION

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Job details

• Salary 36.60 hourly / 30 to 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3714964

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial
• Institutional
• Residential
• Various locations

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Apply, level and smooth coats of plaster
• Clean and prepare surfaces
• Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners
• Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joists
• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound
• Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Work under pressure

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-11-29

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