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In Australia, a full time Roof Tiler generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry is expected to experience stable employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 7,000 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Roof Tiler. Roof Tilers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Roof Tiler, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Roof Tiling. This course will develop your tiling techniques and give you the skills to work with concrete and terracotta tiles, wooden shingles and stone slates. You’ll cover topics including securing roof underlays, fixing ridge caps and cutting materials to fit.
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A Roof Tiler finishes roofs with tiles or other materials such as shingles and slates. You’ll work from drawings and specifications and liaise with property owners to determine required materials. Roof Tilers prepare roof surfaces and secure roofing underlays. You’ll cover areas with tiles, ensure surfaces are secure and check for leaking areas.
Roof Tilers should have good attention to detail and be comfortable working with building plans. It’s important you are safety focused and can produce quality work. Roof Tilers may work as part of a team and you’ll need to be able to communicate well with colleagues and clients. You’ll need to be able to manage your time well in this role.
