Scaffolder - Relocate from NZ to Australia

5 days ago

Yatala, Queensland, Australia Buildsafe Australia Full time $60,000 - $180,000 per year

Scaffolders & Labourers – Relocate to Australia (Gold Coast & Brisbane)

About Us

Buildsafe is an innovative leader within the building and construction space, providing safety systems and solutions. We are fast paced, ever evolving and constantly challenging ourselves to do things better The majority of our products are designed in house and hold exclusivity within the marketplace, involving; Platform, Scaffold, Guardrail systems. We also have Our BuildCam product line which is a camera system that provides a flexible solution for site monitoring, with 24/7 supervision of the build site, you can monitor what is happening instantly. Our architecturally designed Head Office is based at Arundel on the Gold Coast, with multiple branches located throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

The Opportunity

Thinking about making the move across the ditch? Buildsafe is looking for motivated scaffolders and construction labourers from New Zealand to join our teams in the Gold Coast and Brisbane. With full-time hours available on casual contracts, this is your chance to bring your skills across the Tasman and enjoy an exciting new lifestyle in Australia.

Why Australia & Why Buildsafe?

  • Multiple work locations available - branches in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Newcastle & Victoria
  • No Visa Hassles – NZ citizens can live and work in Australia easily on the Special Category Visa (Subclass 444).
  • Competitive Wages – Casual rates with full-time hours plus overtime opportunities.
  • Lifestyle Benefits – Sunshine, beaches, and the chance to live in any one of Australia's most desirable regions.
  • Supportive Culture – Be part of a safety-first, values-driven team with genuine opportunities to grow.
  • Career Development – We'll support you in gaining additional tickets and licences to build your career in height safety, with pathways to step up into leading hand roles and even run your own crew.
  • National Brand with Strong Pipeline – Join a well-established business with a steady flow of projects across Australia, ensuring consistent work and job security week after week.
  • Residential Construction Focus – All our projects are predominantly within the residential construction sector, offering a fast-paced, high-volume environment to keep you challenged and busy.

What We're Looking For:

  • Skilled or semi-skilled scaffolders (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced).
  • Minimum 6-12 months of scaffolding experience required.
  • General construction labourers with a strong work ethic and reliability.
  • Current NZ scaffolding licence (desirable, not essential).
  • Physically fit and safety-minded.
  • Positive, team-focused attitude.
  • Unrestricted driver's licence.
  • Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing at interview stage.
  • No pre-existing injuries that would prevent you from working in a physically demanding, on-site role.
  • Construction Induction Card (White Card) must be obtained before starting work.

How to Apply

Ready to make the move? Apply today and our recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the process.

Apply now and bring your skills to Australia with Buildsafe

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