7 Top-rated Trade Jobs in Melbourne This October

Skilled Occupation List Australia

Plumbers

It is dirty, wet work on call at all hours. Working with broken pipes, fixtures and blocked drains to installing plumbing in a new building is all in a day’s work for a licensed plumber. Plumbers often do emergency works. For this you can charge a premium for being on call day, night and on public holidays.

Electricians

Playing with electricity is a dangerous job. Installing lights, kitchen appliances, rewiring buildings, installing power points and safety switches, there is no room for error. Getting an installation wrong can be a disaster. Risks include fire and electrocution. So, you want to be the best to earn top money. Electricians spend 4 years on the job while going to trade school. And, they must hold an electrical license to trade.

Metal Fabricators

They fit parts and materials together for welding. And must understand and work to blueprints for the end product. They need to know how to operate metal grinders, flame cutters, drill presses and other machinery. Your work must be of a high standard and quality levels must be consistent. This can be a dangerous environment because of the equipment so you must follow strict safety procedures. Metal fabricators are physically fit, lift heavy objects, and stand for much of the day in a hot environment.

Carpenters

If you enjoy working with wood then you can average $50 an hour once qualified and skilled. You need to complete an apprenticeship and trade school with a Certificate III of Carpentry or similar to work in Victoria. Other states have different requirements so check them before working there. Carpentry involves all sorts of work. From timber decking, to building pergolas and patios to putting up wood framing for new buildings, carpentry is a skill high in demand.

Plasterer

Plasterers repair walls and ceilings in renovated buildings and install plaster in new buildings. You will usually work for yourself or for a construction company. A plasterer must be able to read plans to bring them to life in the correct way. You need to enjoy working with your hands and be physically fit. A plasterer has to have a good eye for detail to work with accuracy and gets paid around $38 an hour on average. 

Tiler

Tilers have the difficult job of tiling wall and floor spaces in wet areas. They need to seal them to ensure they are waterproof. Tilers can work inside and out laying stone, glass or ceramic tiles following a design brief. Tilers work with different types of chemical products and must know what products to use in what situation. You have to work with precision and care to ensure quality work in the end product. 

Cabinetmakers

Cabinetmakers make and repair all types of furniture. They make an average of $36 an hour. They work using different materials to build cabinets from specifications and plans. A cabinetmaker prepares quotes with timelines. Timelines are important as it can mean holding up a build when cabinets are not ready on time. You need good working knowledge of equipment.

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