Carpenters in Perth, QLD or Sydney, where is best???
 

I have been in Perth now for 1 month and i work in the building trade as a carpenter. I have not started working here yet but have been looking around at new house builds and there is no where near as much timber work in them as back in the UK. The windows are metal and fitted by the brickies !! loads of roofs are metal and there are no skirtings or window cills fitted as standard.
I have spoke to a carpenter who has his own business and thinks that there is more work for carpenters in Queensland. - Houses in Perth are brick built where as in Qld most are timber built.
Now i am thinking should i head out there ?
Also the wages here are pretty poor $22 - $25.
Is there work available in Qld and what is the money like ?
Also is there a demand for carpenters in Sydney as i would move there in a minute ?
Can anyone shed some light on this ?
Thanks for any replies.

Re: Carpenters in Perth, QLD or Sydney, where is best???
 

2nd fixing be the way to go and you should be able to get more than that an hour. More than plenty here in Perth, but like most things its who you know not what you know.

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Agree with all that you say. I should be able to get more money if there really is a shortage of tradies, however $25 is my best offer yet !
Like you say it's who you know.
How do you get in the know ?????????

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Re: Carpenters in Perth, QLD or Sydney, where is best???
 

4 years to refurbish a toilet block !!!!!!!
Intresting article

Re: Carpenters in Perth, QLD or Sydney, where is best???
 

Surf was up:D

WW

Re: Carpenters in Perth, QLD or Sydney, where is best???
 

So is 2nd fixing what your used to doing??

Decking, pergolas, etc. Have your own tools?

Re: Carpenters in Perth, QLD or Sydney, where is best???
 

Drop me a line if you end up this way :D .... me painters are on $25 p/h...chippies a tad more. Simon

Re: Carpenters in Perth, QLD or Sydney, where is best???
 

Yeah 2nd fix is good and what i have done for the last 2 years but 1st fix is also good because you get more money.
I have my own tools, all new because i left all my good old reliable's back in Scotland.

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SBUK, do you employ tradesmen over there ?

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Hi there,

My partner is a carpenter and we are thinking of relocating to oz, wondered if you could help!! he has over 20 years experience as a carpenter but no trade papers would this be o problem in getting a skilled workers visa.

Also is the pay good I know the lifestyle in oz is better than Uk

Thanks Maria