James Sweeting
MELBOURNE
Summary
Skilled bricklayer with 10+ years experience across residential and commercial construction. Proven ability to deliver high-quality masonry work from set-out to completion, with strong attention to detail and efficiency on site. Reliable, safety-focused, and experienced working both independently and alongside trades to meet deadlines and maintain build standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bricklayer
Stax bricklaying
Melbourne
04.2025 - Current
Bricklayer
JS Masonry ( self employed)
Melbourne
05.2022 - Current
- Laying bricks/ blocks residential construction.
- Building structural and non-structural walls, retaining walls, and foundations
- Reading and following plans, drawings, and site specifications
- Setting out work areas, measuring, levelling, and aligning structures accurately
- Mixing and applying mortar to ensure strength and clean finish
- Cutting and shaping materials to fit design requirements
- Ensuring all work meets Australian building standards and site safety requirements
- Working independently or alongside other trades to complete projects efficiently
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and a clean, safe worksite
- Completing jobs to a high standard with attention to detail and durability
Education
Cert III Bricklaying/blocklaying -
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne , Vic 02.2017 - 01.2021
Skills
- Brick & block laying (res/com)
- Plan interpretation
- Accurate set-out & levels
- Structural wall construction
- WHS compliance
- Reliable & efficient
- Teamwork
Timeline
Bricklayer
Stax bricklaying
04.2025 - Current
Bricklayer
JS Masonry ( self employed)
05.2022 - Current
Cert III Bricklaying/blocklaying -
Melbourne Polytechnic
02.2017 - 01.2021