Sponsor needed

[RayZor]

Hi,

You are correct...it's all subcontract work. The same way Ireland was for the last 10 years. There is still some private work and cash work around but for weekends, not full-time.

And in case you've heard about it, the ABN thing is on the way out. The unions and ATO are stamping down on it so that people pay their Workers Comp, Super, tax etc.

In Sydney, I deal with a bricklaying company with about 70 brickies on their books and they're struggling to keep them all going. Same with another company I interviewed for the project I work on.

[gibbon83]

Originally Posted by AussieBricklayer

Hello everyone,I've come across this forum while looking for bricklayers to work for me in AUstralia.
Just curious to what is involved in sponsoring someone to come to OZ and work.
There is plenty of work in Melbourne and there are less and less kids coming through via apprenticeships because they are too lazy and busy playing xbox.
I can only see rates for wages going up in Melbourne and it's a pity so many of you guys want to work and have to go through so much crap to get here with your families.
Hopefully I've given you some positive news re bricklaying for a change and some hope.
Any info you can give me that explains more about how you guys can actually get here and work will be much appreciated.

Thanks Darren

Hi,

I am Coming to Australia January 2013 on a working holiday visa in the hope that I find work and can get a permanent visa. I am a qualified bricklayer in the UK (NVQ level 2). I have mainly worked on private properties carrying out extensions, conservatories, orangeries, etc. I have also worked for myself. I have many years in the building industry working for different companies with experience in several fields. As I currently don't need sponsorship and will be funding myself I was wondering if you would have any work available at any point in 2013. I plan on doing my white card on line before I arrive, I will already have a bank account in place and also a tax number. I will also be bringing my own hand tools over with me.

Could you help me? Any information would be great.

Thanks,

Ian.

[paddyboy]

Originally Posted by Irish bricklayer

I am a fully qualified bricklayer from Ireland with 25+ years experience in all aspects of bricklaying.
I am a family man, married with 2 children and we would love to settle in Australia.
As I turned 45 last October, I have just missed out on the Skilled Migration Visa as I was unaware of the cut off age for this specific Visa is 44.

I am hoping to find an employer/ construction company that would sponsor me for my 457 employer sponsored visa.

Having explored all avenue's and all states, contacted construction companies and sent CV to all, without success.
We don't mind where we go in Australia as long as we find a sponsor.

The plan is that I will move over myself as soon as the Visa is approved and my wife and children will follow at a later stage.

Does anyone know of any building/ construction companies that are willing to sponsor a bricklayer.

Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Gerry

Hi Gerry.
Have seen all the posts and you must find it very frustrating trying to get a sponsor.I my self am from Tipperary and I have been very lucky to find a sponsor as I am 50 this year.The only difference is I am a diesel mechanic and it seems easier to find people or companies to sponsor us.Before I got this sponsor I presumed i was to old for Australia and had looked up New Zealand and found that they were looking for an amount of construction workers in christchurch and you dont have to have a sponsor there as you trade is on the long term shortage skills and you could get a 2 year visa and apply for citizenship after 2 years.The age for NZ is 53 and with NZ residency you could move to Australia on the NZ residency and take up employment there.Hope this might help you and wish you all the best in your quest.Eamon

[samtpugh]

Originally Posted by gibbon83

Hi,

I am Coming to Australia January 2013 on a working holiday visa in the hope that I find work and can get a permanent visa. I am a qualified bricklayer in the UK (NVQ level 2). I have mainly worked on private properties carrying out extensions, conservatories, orangeries, etc. I have also worked for myself. I have many years in the building industry working for different companies with experience in several fields. As I currently don't need sponsorship and will be funding myself I was wondering if you would have any work available at any point in 2013. I plan on doing my white card on line before I arrive, I will already have a bank account in place and also a tax number. I will also be bringing my own hand tools over with me.

Could you help me? Any information would be great.

Thanks,

Ian.

Hello my name is sam im 22 and am looking to come to australia to be a bricklayer. ive been working on site for 5 years and have lots of pictures to back up my words.
Im young fit and healthy male with the ego to do well so if there are any jobs going please let me no many thanks am