Craftsmanship Careers
We reject the volume-driven building models. We allow the time required to achieve structural and visual perfection, and we reward master-level skills with Brisbane's best trade packages.
Work Without Rushed Compromise.
Many tilers quit high-end residential jobs because commercial builders pressure them to rush, sacrificing mitres and leveling to save hours.
At Trade Collective Queensland, we deliberately schedule realistic timelines. We expect flawless birdsmouth joins, perfect polymer coverage, and certified membrane thicknesses—and we give you the hours and advanced tools necessary to do it right.
Why Tradesmen Join Trade Collective:
Advanced Premium Machinery
We equip our site teams with top-tier Italian slab cutters, vacuum hoist frames, specialized diamond grinding wheels, and digital laser leveling scanners to ensure flawless layouts.
Architectural Respect
We work alongside Brisbane's most prominent architects. Your mitre alignments, stone bookmatching, and layout geometry are appreciated as true structural art.
Meticulous Substrate Prep
You won't be forced to lay tiles over uneven substrates or sagged balconies. We grind, prime, and screed concrete ourselves to guarantee structural alignment.
High-Performance Careers
We are actively vetting qualified candidates and ambitious apprentices based in Brisbane Metro & Manly. Inspect the specs below.
Qualified Architectural Tiler / Stonemason
Full-Time / Contract (Subcontractors Welcome)Role Description
Seeking a highly detailed, qualified wall & floor tiler or stonemason. You must possess deep experience handling large format porcelain panels (6mm thick, up to 3200mm), natural marble, filled/unfilled travertine, and external copings. Ability to hand-grind flawless 45-degree birdsmouth mitred corners without plastic or metal trim is mandatory.
Minimum Specifications
- Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling (or equivalent practical trade experience)
- Proven portfolio showing high-end residential or detailed commercial stone layouts
- Strict compliance with AS 3958.1 flatness and adhesive coverage regulations
- Own reliable transport, White Card, and professional tools
Certified Waterproofing Specialist & Screeder
Full-TimeRole Description
Looking for a certified waterproofing technician who understands that moisture protection is the single most critical structural element in Australian builds. You will execute engineered sand-cement screeds calibrated to exact fall-to-waste ratios (AS 3958) and apply dual-layer polyurethane elastomeric membranes. You will be responsible for wet room prep prior to tiles.
Minimum Specifications
- Certified AS 3740 Wet-Area Waterproofing credentials
- Strong background in structural floor leveling and sand-cement screed mortar mixing
- Absolute meticulous attention to detail at joints, leak angles, and wall boundaries
- White Card, valid driver's license, and references required
High-Performance Tiling Apprentice
Apprenticeship ProgramRole Description
Start your trade career at the absolute top tier. Under the personal, on-site supervision of Operations Director and Master Mason Tom, you will learn the exact mathematics, chemistry, and craftsmanship of architectural tiling. We do not do boring mass-volume tract housing tiling. You will learn to lay multi-million dollar marble, cut porcelain panels, and mix calibrated screeds.
Minimum Specifications
- Genuine work ethic, reliable, and obsessed with premium quality
- Strong basic math skills for scale geometry and drawing layout calculations
- Must have a valid driver's license (or active plans to acquire one)
- Ready to learn, follow precise instructions, and show pride in your trade
Apply Direct to the Estimating Team
Ready to secure a premium trade career? Send an email to sales@tradecollectiveqld.com.au with your trade history, qualifications, and 3-5 photographs of your recent tile mitres or layout cuts.