Julie3w

Hi my name is Martin and I have been in Brisbane for 12 weeks now I have worked on large sites around brisbane laying blocks but I would like to find a gang to slot into who are building houses. I have been laying bricks since i left school which is 29 years now so im not a chancer, but I have no house building experience in Oz, any ex pats who have been here for a while and with experience in Oz looking for a bricklayer to make up a gang please let me know. I have a blue card, tools and transport.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Sonn

Sorry not in Oz yet b OH is a brickie so was wondering what the pay and work is like out there??

Julie3w

Hi Sonn
I started working on a big site southside of Brisbane the pay wasnt too bad $35 an hour, we worked from 6;30 to 2;30 with half an hour for lunch. Think most of the industrial sites are these hours but cant say about the wages. Im trying to get on housebuilding as thats what I did at home and I feel more comfortable with that. Hope all goes well with your emigration.

LynetteandDarren

Hi just seen this thread and was wondering if you know what taxes you have to pay on $35 per hour. We are going to Brisbane Jan'09 and OH is a brickie by trade.Thanks for your help.

Julie3w

Hi Lynette
I worked for only a week on that site then had to go back home due to unforseen circumstances but I earned $1,400 and paid $170 in tax but not sure if the tax system here is like the uk in which you will pay lower tax until you have earned a certain amount then you start paying proper tax, so this reply may not answer your question.
All the best on your move Martin

LynetteandDarren

cheers for your reply.