Overview
Join to apply for the Help build a house in Newcastle NSW role at Bendigo Advertiser.
Location: Waratah, a suburb of Newcastle, NSW. This is a hands-on, longer-term build project rather than a traditional short-term job.
Responsibilities
- Carpentry, painting, demolition, site cleaning, moving scaffold, installing fixtures, and other building/construction tasks.
- Work alongside the hosts and become part of the daily project life, not only a set of tasks.
Work Options
- Option 1 – Homestay: Accommodation and meals provided for 20 hours/week plus a stipend after that. Minimum 24 hours per week, maximum 6 days/week. You stay with the family and contribute to the project as part of daily life.
- Option 2 – Part-time/Regular Job: You find your own accommodation and meals; paid in the normal job manner. Expected 2–5 days per week, with pay between $22–$25/hour depending on experience. Hours can be arranged flexibly (typically 5 x 8-hour days as a suggestion).
What You Get
- Your own private room
- All basic meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner; BYO chocolate, snacks, alcohol, etc.)
- Flexible weekly hours
- Housing provided (Option 1) or paid payroll (Option 2)
Requirements / Qualifications
- Construction/building experience and ability to work up a ladder or scaffold
- Willingness to stay for several months (3–12 months target) and to work part-time or full time according to the option chosen
- Ability to solve problems and work independently for portions of the time
- Open to learning and collaborating with a host family or project team
Location details: near public transport access; close to train station and local amenities. Appropriate for Working Holiday Visa holders or locals seeking steady work.
Introduction Questions (Please answer in your reply)
- Are you interested in “Option 1 Homestay” or “Option 2 Part-time”?
- Preferred number of days per week to work
- Do you smoke?
- Available start date
- How long you are available to stay
- What building/construction experience you have
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Application location: In person
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