Swimming Pool Builder Jobs in Perth
Perth’s climate and outdoor lifestyle make swimming pools a booming market. Pool builders combine concreting, plumbing, tiling, landscaping, and electrical work into one of construction’s most diverse niches.
Pay
Pool labourer: $32-$40/hr. Experienced pool builder: $45-$58/hr. Pool company foreman: $55-$65/hr. Self-employed pool builders: $100K-$150K+ running their own crew.
Skills Needed
Concreting (shotcrete/gunite application), plumbing (pool circulation systems), tiling (waterline and interior), electrical (pump and lighting connections — requires licensed electrician), and landscaping (surrounds and paving).
Market
New pools, renovations, and commercial projects (hotels, apartment complexes, public aquatic centres). Pool fencing compliance work adds another revenue stream.