Plasterer

Gemlife Administration Pty Ltd; Burnett Heads; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GemLife in Burnett Heads, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Plasterer to join our construction team across residential projects. You’ll complete internal plastering and gyprock works, delivering high-quality wall and ceiling finishes safely and efficiently.

You’ll install plasterboard to walls and ceilings, measure, cut, set joints, apply compounds and tape, and prepare surfaces for painting. You will work with supervisors and trades to stay on schedule and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining or equivalent.
• Confident with plastering tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Good time management, teamwork and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Install and fit plasterboard to walls and ceilings per project requirements.
• Measure and cut plasterboard to suit work areas.
• Complete joint setting and finishing for smooth surfaces.
• Install cornices and decorative plastering components.
• Prepare surfaces for finishing, including sanding and touch-ups.
• Read and interpret plans to support project delivery.
• Use plastering tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and attention to detail.
• Work with supervisors and team to meet deadlines.
• Follow health and safety requirements and keep area clean.

Skills

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling L1

Plastering tools

Attention to detail

Time management & teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Tools

Plastering tools

Job description

GemLife is looking for an experienced Plasterer to join our construction team across at our Burnett Heads project.

You’ll complete internal plastering and gyprock works across residential construction projects, delivering high-quality wall and ceiling finishes safely and efficiently.

A day in the life...

You’ll install plasterboard to walls and ceilings, measure and cut materials, set and finish joints and corners, apply compounds and tape and prepare surfaces ready for painting. You may also install cornices and other plaster finishes while working closely with supervisors and other trades to keep projects on schedule.

Job Duties

• Install and fit plasterboard to walls and ceilings in accordance with project requirements.
• Measure and cut plasterboard materials to suit specific work areas.
• Complete joint setting and finishing to achieve smooth and consistent surfaces.
• Install cornices and other decorative plastering components.
• Prepare surfaces for finishing, including sanding and minor touch-up work.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications to support project delivery.
• Use plastering tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to meet project deadlines.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements and maintain a clean work area.

Required Skills

• Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining or equivalent.
• Confidence using plastering tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Good time management, teamwork and reliability.

Why GemLife?

You’ll work alongside a supportive construction team where quality, safety and attention to detail are an important part of every project.

If you take pride in producing quality wall and ceiling finishes, we’d love to hear from you.