gibby13 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi there, Me and my fiance are thinking of moving to Brisbane next june and just wanted to know a bit more on what the bricklaying work opportunities if any ? Thanks any info would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 There seem to be a number of new builds going up in the Lockyer Valley, not sure on Brissy but I wanted to stop by and welcome you to the forum. Have you started the visa process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby13 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 thanks alot , thats good to know just wanted to try make sure there will be work before we head out next year , hopefully starting it next month they said we qualify for a permanent 189 visa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srg73 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Number of points.... You need to get everything in order and take professional advice, we used Thames Migration. You have a long journey in front of you. Ours 189 took 10 months to complete with all background work already completed and me having professional skills in demand. Building in Brisbane is booming with high demand for most trades in Brisbane, Springfield and GC which are all competing. You would be looking at mid level sites as part of a gang as domestic bricklaying is rare, most small builds are framed and clad. It is highly unlikely you will secure work before being here. Try and build up savings to be able to last 6 months just in case. Best of luck and happy to answer any questions. 189 if you can get it is the best visa to aim for as you have no ties to state or employer. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby13 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks alot srg73 thats very useful information going to get the ball rolling towards the 189 visa in a couple of weeks just need to do my skills assessment and get my certification and apply for my skilled visa , just wanted to make sure there was plent of work in brisbane so i could hopefully start on site within a few months , thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 You need to match up to a Brisbane bricklayer! However there are timber frames stood for weeks waiting for bricklayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby13 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Thanks keith and linda , Hoping to be of the same calibre lol , do you think there is a shortage in brisbane and plenty of work , Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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