Plasterer

Express Build; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Build in Cairns is seeking a trade-qualified plasterer or experienced plasterer to join our team on commercial and residential projects. You will deliver high-quality plasterboard installation and finishing work, and work alongside painting crews to keep the builder's program on track.

We value reliability, own hand tools, a current driver’s licence, and a White Card. The role can be filled as a permanent employee or ABN subcontractor, with opportunities across diverse Cairns projects.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in plastering or proven plastering experience.
• Experience with plasterboard sheeting, setting, finishing, cornice, square-set work, patching and repairs.
• Own hand tools and reliable vehicle with a current licence; White Card.

Responsibilities

• Sheet, set and finish plasterboard walls and ceilings.
• Complete cornice and square-set work.
• Patching and plasterboard repairs.
• Coordinate with builder and painting crews to meet schedules.
• Maintain safety and site cleanliness.

Skills

Trade plastering

Plasterboard finishing

Cornice work

Square-set work

Patching & repairs

Reliable vehicle

White Card

Hand tools

Education

Plastering trade qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Join a builder delivering commercial and residential projects across Cairns as a trade-qualified plasterer or experienced plasterer. You will complete high-quality plasterboard installation and finishing work while working to the builder's program alongside painting crews. The role is available as an employee or ABN subcontractor.

Key responsibilities

• Sheet, set and finish plasterboard walls and ceilings
• Complete cornice and square-set work
• Carry out patching and plasterboard repairs
• Work across commercial and residential building projects
• Coordinate with the builder and painting crews to meet project schedules
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and site cleanliness

What we're looking for

• Trade qualification in plastering or proven plastering experience
• Experience with plasterboard sheeting, setting, finishing, cornice, square-set work, patching and repairs
• Own hand tools suitable for the work
• Reliable vehicle and current driver's licence
• Current White Card
• Reliability and the ability to work effectively to a builder's program