What scaffolding licence do I need in WA?

You need a WorkSafe WA High Risk Work Licence in scaffolding to erect, alter or dismantle a scaffold where a person or object could fall more than four metres. The classes are Basic (SB), Intermediate (SI) and Advanced (SA), and each covers the classes below it. You also need a White Card to work on construction sites.

How do I become a scaffolder with no experience in Perth?

Start as a scaffolding labourer or trade assistant with a White Card, then train and be assessed for a Basic scaffolding High Risk Work Licence. Labouring lets you learn the gear, loading and safety systems while earning, and many Perth employers support crew members to progress from SB to SI. Advanced tickets usually come after years of intermediate work.

What is the difference between basic, intermediate and advanced scaffolding?

Basic scaffolding (SB) covers modular and prefabricated scaffolds, intermediate (SI) adds tube-and-coupler scaffolds and mast climbing work platforms, and advanced (SA) covers more complex structures such as suspended scaffolds. In WA each class includes the classes below it. Higher tickets open up industrial and shutdown work and higher hourly rates.

Are there FIFO scaffolding jobs from Perth?

Yes, scaffolding contractors and labour-hire firms regularly recruit Perth-based scaffolders for FIFO shutdowns and project work at mine sites, processing plants and LNG facilities. Most ask for an intermediate or advanced ticket, a White Card and a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol testing. Advertised FIFO rates have ranged from the high $50s an hour to around $80.

Scaffolding Jobs Perth

Scaffolder roles across construction, shutdowns and resources in Perth, Western Australia.

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Scaffolding Jobs in Perth Right Now: What the Ads Show

5 scaffolding job ads are live for Perth on Jobs In Perth as of 9 November 2026. The newest went up yesterday and the oldest still open is 5 days old.

None of the current ads state an annual salary. Ask for the award level or hourly rate before you apply.

By work type: 3 full time, 2 part time.

Breight Group has the most ads open (2). 4 employers are advertising in total.

Advertising now:

Breight Group (2 ads)
Engineering Trades Australia (1 ad)
SMS Group Services (1 ad)
Techforce JobAdder (1 ad)

Where the ads are:

Perth (4)
Perth CBD (1)

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About Scaffolding Jobs in Perth

Scaffolding jobs in Perth cover everything from residential and commercial builds across the metro area to shutdown and maintenance work on mine sites, refineries and LNG plants. Metro contractors such as ScafWest, Lockup Scaffolding and Solid Scaffold supply crews for housing, apartments and commercial projects, while industrial contractors and labour-hire firms recruit Perth-based scaffolders for FIFO rosters and shutdowns, including work around Kwinana and on remote resources projects.

Scaffolders erect, alter and dismantle access systems, from modular scaffolds on house sites to tube-and-coupler and hung scaffolds in industrial plants. Crews read scaffold plans, load and move gear, install edge protection and handrails, and work at height in all weather. New starters usually begin as scaffolding labourers or trade assistants, learning the gear and the safety systems before training for their tickets.

In WA you need a High Risk Work Licence from WorkSafe WA to erect, alter or dismantle scaffolding where a person or object could fall more than four metres. There are three classes: Basic (SB) for modular and prefabricated scaffolds, Intermediate (SI), which adds tube-and-coupler scaffolds and mast climbing work platforms, and Advanced (SA), which covers more complex work such as suspended scaffolds. Each class builds on the one below it. You also need a White Card for construction sites, and scaffolding work with a fall risk of more than two metres needs a Safe Work Method Statement.

Pay rises with your ticket. The Building and Construction General On-site Award sets a floor of $28.62 an hour for a scaffolder from 1 July 2026, plus allowances, but Perth job ads commonly sit around $40 to $55 an hour for metro work and $55 to $65 for experienced intermediate and advanced scaffolders. FIFO shutdown roles have been advertised from the high $50s an hour for basic and intermediate tickets up to around $80 an hour for advanced scaffolders on major LNG projects.

Scaffolder Salary in Perth

Average salary ranges for scaffolding positions in Perth:

Position Level	Salary Range
Award minimum - scaffolder (CW/ECW 2)	$28.62/hr plus allowances
Metro scaffolder, basic / intermediate (job ads)	$40-$55/hr
Metro scaffolder, salaried (advertised base)	$70,000-$80,000 a year
Experienced SI / SA scaffolder, Perth metro	$55-$65/hr
FIFO shutdown scaffolder, basic / intermediate	Around $57-$62/hr
Advanced scaffolder, major LNG shutdown	Up to around $80/hr

Market Outlook: Work comes from two directions: Perth's construction pipeline and shutdown and project work in WA's resources sector. Scaffolders holding intermediate or advanced tickets have the widest choice of metro and FIFO roles.

How to Get Scaffolder Jobs in Perth: Qualifications & Licences

Common qualifications and certifications required for scaffolding positions:

WorkSafe WA High Risk Work Licence - Basic (SB), Intermediate (SI) or Advanced (SA) scaffolding - required where a person or object could fall more than 4 metres
White Card - general construction induction (CPCWHS1001)
Pre-employment medical plus drug and alcohol testing, commonly required for FIFO and resources sites
Dogging or rigging High Risk Work Licences as a useful add-on for crane-assisted scaffold work

Work Environment: Outdoor, physically demanding work at height, lifting and passing heavy components, often in Perth's summer heat. Metro roles are usually day work, while FIFO shutdowns run long shifts on fixed rosters.

Who Is Hiring Scaffolders in Perth

Major companies hiring for scaffolding positions:

ScafWest
Solid Scaffold
Lockup Scaffolding
BFB Scaffolding
Breight Group
Caledonia Group
Altrad

Scaffolder Career Pathway in WA

Entry (0-1 years): Scaffolding Labourer, Trade Assistant, Basic Scaffolder (SB)
Ticketed (1-4 years): Intermediate Scaffolder (SI), FIFO Shutdown Scaffolder
Senior (4+ years): Advanced Scaffolder (SA), Leading Hand, Scaffold Supervisor