Brick and Block Careers

15/06/2026

👏 Meet the First ABBTF GTO Apprentice in Victoria: Building the Future of Bricklaying.

We are proud to welcome John Pa Lay as the very first apprentice to join the ABBTF Group Training Organisation (GTO) program in Victoria!

John has recommenced his bricklaying apprenticeship through our GTO model and is currently a 3rd Year Apprentice. John is now continuing his journey with ABBTF while completing his remaining competency units at VIC University.

A huge thank you to Gavin Stone and the team at Stone Bricklaying Pty Ltd for supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople. With a dedicated crew of five, including John, Stone Bricklaying is helping to build a stronger future for the bricklaying industry.

At ABBTF, we are committed to connecting apprentices with quality employers and supporting them every step of the way towards a successful career in the trade.

Please join us in congratulating John on this exciting milestone!

12/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Reuben and Craig, who have officially commenced their careers as 1st Year Apprentices with ABBTF Group Training Organisation in NSW 👏

They will be hosted by Zakary and the team at SLP Masonry in the Illawarra, where they will gain valuable hands-on experience, develop their skills, and learn from experienced industry professionals.

We are proud to support the next generation of bricklayers; by connecting apprentices with quality employers, providing ongoing mentoring, and helping them build successful careers in the construction industry.

Best of luck to Reuben and Craig as they begin this exciting journey, we can't wait to see what you achieve!

Interested in employing an apprentice or starting your own apprenticeship journey?

Contact us today to learn more about our GTO services in NSW and VIC and discover how we can support both employers and apprentices every step of the way. https://www.brickandblockcareers.org.au/contact-us/

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

🚧 Building futures in Victoria!

Our VIC team is out in the community today promoting exciting opportunities in the construction industry.

We are proud to be attending the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Local Learning & Employment Network (FMPLLEN) event in Mt Martha, connecting with students and job seekers and showcasing real pathways into rewarding careers in Brick & Blocklaying and Roof Tiling.

If you’re exploring a career in construction, contact our team on 1300 66 44 96, your future in the industry could start today!

09/06/2026

🚨 Is your business ready for Payday Super?

From 1 July 2026, superannuation must be paid with every pay run, creating more administration and compliance responsibilities for employers.

That's why more bricklaying employers across NSW and VIC are choosing ABBTF's GTO Service.

✔ You host the apprentice
✔ We manage wages, super and payroll
✔ We handle employment administration and compliance

Less paperwork. Less stress. More time to focus on the job site.

📞 Future-proof your workforce and make apprentice hiring easier. Contact ABBTF today on 1300 66 44 96.

28/05/2026

📣 The new financial year is the perfect time to future-proof your business. More employers in NSW & VIC are switching to the GTO model to stay ahead of the upcoming Payday Super changes.

From 1st July 2026, super will need to be paid every pay cycle and businesses that prepare early will be in the best position.

With ABBTF’s GTO Service:
✅You host the apprentice onsite
✅We manage the employment admin
✅We handle wages, super & compliance

Simple. Flexible. Stress-free.

Ready to make hiring easier? Contact us today on 1300 66 44 96.

22/05/2026

📢📢 GTO Service Now Available for Bricklaying Employers in NSW & VIC! Hire an apprentice the easy way. Build your workforce with confidence.

We are thrilled to announce that ABBTF’s GTO will operate as a specialist Group Training Organisation (GTO) across both New South Wales and Victoria.

What’s new with our GTO Service?

✓ We employ the apprentice, you host them on site

✓ We manage wages, super, workers comp, payroll tax and employer obligations

✓ You get the workforce support you need, without the administrative burden

We Recruit. We Manage. You Build.



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21/05/2026

Careers expo in partnership with FCTA - Building Careers RTO 40057 in SA!

It was fantastic connecting with students and future tradies interested in a hands-on, rewarding career in bricklaying. From learning valuable skills to earning while you train, a bricklaying apprenticeship can open the door to endless opportunities in the construction industry.

If you’re ready to build a solid future, get in touch with us today and take the first step toward your apprenticeship journey!

19/05/2026

We were out at the Parkdale Secondary College Careers Expo today speaking with students about the opportunities available in bricklaying and the construction industry 🧱

Interested in becoming a bricklaying apprentice? The bricklaying industry offers rewarding, hands-on career opportunities with strong demand and long-term pathways for growth.

Get in touch with us through our website or social channels to learn more.

https://www.brickandblockcareers.org.au/contact-us/