Bricklayer – ANZSCO 331111

DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW

Bricklayer

ANZSCO 331111

Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.

Illustration for Bricklayer occupation by Shada Migration Services.

Occupation guide

Occupation details and duties

Bricklayer lays bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures. Registration or licensing may be required.

Typical tasks and duties

Bricklayer may perform the following tasks:

  • work from plans and specifications
  • seal foundations with damp-resistant materials
  • build in door and window frames
  • spread layers of mortar to serve as a base and binder for bricks, and remove excess mortar
  • check vertical and horizontal alignment of bricks and blocks
  • use various tools and brick-cutting machines to cut and shape bricks
  • construct arches and ornamental brickwork
  • repair and maintain clay bricks, cement blocks/bricks and related structures
  • erect scaffolding (subject to licence requirements in some states and territories).

Employer-sponsored pathways

Possible DAMA pathways

Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.

Skills in Demand visa subclass 482

A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.

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Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186

A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.

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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494

A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.

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DAMA availability

Occupation available in 1 DAMA region

Bricklayer is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.

Important notes

  • Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
  • Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.

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We can review the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, employer sponsorship and visa requirements.

PointsView report available

Bricklayer historical SkillSelect report

The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 331111.

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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.

Mohammad Reza Azimi

Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant

Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi

This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.

Last reviewed: July 2026