Plasterer

Housing Industry Association Limited; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

General Linings in Norwest, Sydney NSW, is seeking a skilled Plasterer to join our interior linings and plastering team. You will install plasterboard, insulation and vapour barriers, apply plaster and render to achieve smooth or decorative surfaces, and work safely whether independently or in a crew.

The role requires a Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining or related field and 1+ year plastering experience (3+ years if no qualification). Salary is AUD 80,000 – 85,000 per year plus super.

Qualifications

• Certificate III qualification in Wall and Ceiling Lining or related field.
• 1+ year plastering experience preferred; 3+ years if no qualification.

Responsibilities

• Determining plasterboard layouts and installing insulation and vapour barriers.
• Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning boards, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens.
• Preparing and installing corner beads.
• Fixing plaster and paper cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings.
• Covering joints and screw fixings with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothing surfaces using wet brushes and sandpaper.
• Mixing and applying plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to achieve a uniform finish.
• Plumbing and straightening corners, angles, walls and ceiling surfaces.
• Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials.

Skills

Plastering

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Work safety

Education

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Job description

$80,000 – $85,000 per annum + superannuation

• Install plasterboard, insulation, vapour barriers, cornices and related wall and ceiling fittings.
• Apply and finish plaster, cement, render, acoustic materials and fireproofing to achieve smooth or decorative surfaces.
• Work safely and independently or as part of a team, maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

About General Linings

General Linings is a specialist interior linings and plastering contractor providing quality construction solutions across residential, retail and commercial projects. Drawing on decades of combined industry experience, we specialise in plastering services, wall and ceiling systems, commercial fit-outs, fire‑rated walls and ceilings, and interior construction.

Our team is committed to delivering high‑quality workmanship and practical construction solutions, including new building construction, renovations, additions, repairs and custom interior projects.

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Plasterer to join our team based in Norwest, Sydney NSW.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Determining plasterboard layouts and installing insulation and vapour barriers.
• Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning boards, and securing them to walls, ceilings and battens.
• Preparing and installing corner beads.
• Fixing plaster and paper cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings.
• Covering joints and screw fixings with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothing surfaces using wet brushes and sandpaper.
• Mixing and applying plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levelling and smoothing coats to achieve a uniform finish.
• Plumbing and straightening corners, angles, walls and ceiling surfaces.
• Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials.

Skills and Experience Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate:

• A Certificate III qualification in Wall and Ceiling Lining, Solid Plastering or another closely related field; and
• At least one year of relevant full‑time work experience in plastering or a closely related occupation is preferred.

Applicants who do not hold a relevant formal qualification must instead have at least three years of relevant full‑time work experience.

Candidates should also possess practical plastering skills, good attention to detail, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and workplace safety.

• Employer: General Linings
• Salary: AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum + superannuation
• Employment Type: Full‑time

• Position: Plasterer
• Employer: General Linings
• Location: Norwest, Sydney NSW
• Salary: AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum + superannuation
• Employment Type: Full‑time