Commercial Plasterer / Ceiling Fixer | New South Wales
Earn 90k to 100k AUD plus super as a commercial plasterer in Wagga Wagga. Vehicle and accommodation provided, and a genuine career pathway to PM
Why Apply
Still earning what plastering pays in NZ while your skills are worth double that across the Tasman?
The company is a well-established commercial plastering and ceiling contractor based in Wagga Wagga, NSW, the largest inland city in New South Wales. They are winning an increasing volume of large commercial contracts and need an experienced commercial plasterer they can put on a job and trust without hand-holding. One of the directors is a Kiwi himself and knows exactly what it takes to make the move work. The vehicle, accommodation, and paperwork are all sorted so you can land and start strong.
You will be working across commercial plastering and ceiling projects in Wagga Wagga and the surrounding Riverina region. The work is predominantly commercial, steel stud framing, suspended and grid ceilings, bulkheads, and plasterboard fixing and setting. Occasional residential jobs are slotted in between commercial contracts to break up the intensity. They will know quickly whether you can back up your CV on the tools, so only apply if your commercial experience is real and demonstrable.
Day to day you will be:
What We Need
At 90k to 100k AUD plus 12% super, a fuel card, a vehicle, and temporary accommodation all sorted on arrival, this is roughly double what a qualified plasterer takes home in NZ right now. The career pathway to Project Manager at 250k AUD plus is real, not a line in an ad, and the incoming pipeline of commercial contracts means the business is only going to grow. Wagga Wagga is affordable, well-connected, and a genuine long-term base for someone ready to build a career.
For Kiwi commercial plasterers and qualified carpenters who are ready to back themselves and make a proper move, this is the call to make.
How to Apply
If you are ready to earn more and build a proper future in Australia, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Phone: 0273141927
Email: talent2@standuprecruitment.co.nz
Even if you are just curious, reach out and let's talk it through.
Still earning what plastering pays in NZ while your skills are worth double that across the Tasman?
The company is a well-established commercial plastering and ceiling contractor based in Wagga Wagga, NSW, the largest inland city in New South Wales. They are winning an increasing volume of large commercial contracts and need an experienced commercial plasterer they can put on a job and trust without hand-holding. One of the directors is a Kiwi himself and knows exactly what it takes to make the move work. The vehicle, accommodation, and paperwork are all sorted so you can land and start strong.
- Earn 90k to 100k AUD base plus 12% super and a fuel card, approximately double what a qualified plasterer earns in NZ right now, with time and a half for the first two hours of overtime and double time after
- Vehicle sourced by the company for candidates arriving without one, no scrambling for transport on arrival
- Temporary accommodation arranged by the company, land in Wagga Wagga with housing sorted while you find your feet
- Predominantly commercial work across steel stud framing, suspended ceilings, bulkheads, and plasterboard sheeting and setting on a growing pipeline of contracts
- Genuine career pathway from Plasterer to Foreman to Site Manager to Project Manager, directors have stated PMs in this business earn 250k AUD plus
- Small family-run crew of six with both directors on site daily, tight team culture and a director who is a Kiwi and understands the move you are making
You will be working across commercial plastering and ceiling projects in Wagga Wagga and the surrounding Riverina region. The work is predominantly commercial, steel stud framing, suspended and grid ceilings, bulkheads, and plasterboard fixing and setting. Occasional residential jobs are slotted in between commercial contracts to break up the intensity. They will know quickly whether you can back up your CV on the tools, so only apply if your commercial experience is real and demonstrable.
Day to day you will be:
- Steel stud framing and installing suspended and grid ceiling systems across commercial projects
- Fixing and setting plasterboard across bulkheads, walls, and ceiling applications to a commercial standard
- Working independently on site and executing tasks without close supervision
- Reading and interpreting architectural drawings as required across commercial projects
- Maintaining the quality of workmanship that the company's commercial reputation depends on
- Working comfortably in a physically demanding environment including Wagga's extreme summer heat
What We Need
- Trade qualification in Plastering or Carpentry, NZ qualification is acceptable to start work and will be formalised through RPL within approximately four weeks of starting
- Demonstrated commercial plastering experience across steel stud framing, suspended ceilings, bulkheads, and plasterboard fixing and setting, residential finish-only backgrounds will not be considered
- White Card, must hold or obtain before starting
- Current driver's licence, essential
- Qualified NZ carpenters with residential framing and sheeting experience are also strongly encouraged to apply, the skill set transfers directly to commercial plastering work
- Ability to work independently on a commercial site without close supervision
- Physically capable of working in a demanding environment including extreme summer heat
- Genuinely committed to relocating to Wagga Wagga permanently, this is not a FIFO or short-term role
At 90k to 100k AUD plus 12% super, a fuel card, a vehicle, and temporary accommodation all sorted on arrival, this is roughly double what a qualified plasterer takes home in NZ right now. The career pathway to Project Manager at 250k AUD plus is real, not a line in an ad, and the incoming pipeline of commercial contracts means the business is only going to grow. Wagga Wagga is affordable, well-connected, and a genuine long-term base for someone ready to build a career.
For Kiwi commercial plasterers and qualified carpenters who are ready to back themselves and make a proper move, this is the call to make.
How to Apply
If you are ready to earn more and build a proper future in Australia, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Phone: 0273141927
Email: talent2@standuprecruitment.co.nz
Even if you are just curious, reach out and let's talk it through.