Hello all, me and the family are moving to perth on the 3rd March but starting to worry about the work situation for Brickies, we are not tied to Perth so just wondering where all the work is and where the moneys to be earned??
My partner is a bricky, and started off in Perth and found work really easily, there are some not so good trowels there like anywhere maybe they are the ones struggling.
We were not too keen over there so moved over Qld. but you will find there is work everywhere so just pick a place you like the sound of work should come easily.
Where the moneys to be earned????
well you certainly wont make as much in oz as you would in the uk so if anyone thinks they are coming here to make a fortune FORGET IT,
dont know a bout struggling but the prices arnt that good in comparrison with the uk,but the lifestyle is certainly better and so are the friends we have met
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TRA SENT 29TH MARCH 07 APPROVED 27TH APRIL(BRICKLAYER)
25TH JUNE X RAYS & MEDS DONE
9TH JULY 457 LODGED & TRN RECIEVED
11TH JULY X RAYS & MEDS SENT
16TH JULY X RAYS & MEDS RECIEVED AT LCU
26th July OUR DOG FLEW TO PERTH
3RD AUGUST 457 GRANTED
11TH AUGUST BILLY & MARC ARRIVED IN PERTH
14TH AUGUST THE SHIPPERS ARRIVE
23RD AUGUST ME & GARY FLY TO PERTH CAN'T WAIT YAY
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must agree with Billy on this one ,in oz theres plenty of jobs but not much money to be earnt!!lol,but the lifestyle is 10 times better,sometimes makes you realise money isnt everything.
Cal x
hi simon, i am also bricklayer just managed to get go ahead off mrs to apply for visa she was'nt sure bout idea at 1st. personally i'd agree with stacey, im just gonna choose a place i like the sound of then head out there find the work, possibly qld heard great things bout there met a brickie at a show who after 7 years has settled there.
as for wages had mixed opinions read a survey by silver trowl saying an average of £44000 year which would be great ,but off the bloke who's there doin ithe said region of $35 hour but same as here earn as little or as much as you want.
quick question how long did your application take start to finish?
yeah me to, im a bricky and im at the same point as you,just got the missus on board,and gonna apply for a visa,sent my details off to an agent earlier for advice,so im gonna wait to hear from them!! im trying to make my mind up to go to perth or brisbane!! waiting for feedback and advice,goodluck
oh yes there was some serious bribe'n goin on my end its takin me bout 6 months just to get this far and the hard work has'nt started yet!
im undecided on area still that will be a real tuffy, but my choice is out of those 2! just wanna get out of this place to much rain and you know what that means not enough cash
yeah mate its been a bad bad winter here this year!! but today down our way sun was out it was nice a little warm,and all was good for a couple of hours.money eant!! 3pm finnish,happy days!! but im the lucky 1 at moment alot of boys around arnt working!! its so slow.I just hope that by the time our visas excepted there will still be some work left in oz!! it all adream for us at the moment!!
average pay in perth is $30-$35 per hour minus tax.
There isnt a lot of work on a price here mostly day rates,so be prepared for a huge wage reduction when you arrive,
I ,like most was averaging around£700-£800 weekly in the uk(yes different parts of the uk earn more or less)
that has dropped to around $1000 after tax which is probably equivalent to £400
shock to the system yes especially when your up at 5 30 in the morning ,have an hour and a halfs drive then an 8 hour day ,then another hour and a half drive home and YES the aussies cant drive but ,,,,worth it lol
billy
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TRA SENT 29TH MARCH 07 APPROVED 27TH APRIL(BRICKLAYER)
25TH JUNE X RAYS & MEDS DONE
9TH JULY 457 LODGED & TRN RECIEVED
11TH JULY X RAYS & MEDS SENT
16TH JULY X RAYS & MEDS RECIEVED AT LCU
26th July OUR DOG FLEW TO PERTH
3RD AUGUST 457 GRANTED
11TH AUGUST BILLY & MARC ARRIVED IN PERTH
14TH AUGUST THE SHIPPERS ARRIVE
23RD AUGUST ME & GARY FLY TO PERTH CAN'T WAIT YAY
BILLY(45) JANETTE(36) MARC(17) GARY(13)
alrite billy my man? is the work in perth in 1 area? like large housing estates? or is it spread about? also being that i have a family of 3,would i survive comfortably living in perth? just on a brickys wage? and lastly what sort of reception does the british bricklayers get over your way? thanks again, im soaking all your info up!!
