OSCA 371132

Stonemason

Overview

  • Employed persons

    4,900

  • Employment status

    79.6% Full time

    20.4% Part time

  • Median age

    38 years

  • Employment by sex

    1.1% Female

    98.8% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.2%

  • Main employing industry

    Manufacturing

Indicator Stonemason Total employment
Employed persons 4,900 12,049,400
Median age 38 years 40 years
Full-time share 79.6% 64.2%
Part-time share 20.4% 35.8%
Female employment share 1.1% 48.5%
Male employment share 98.8% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.2% 2.2%
Main employing industry Manufacturing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Stonemasons cut and shape hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs to construct and renovate stone structures, kitchen benchtops and monumental masonry.

What the occupation involves

  • Studies plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
  • Measures, marks dimensions, outlines, splits, cuts, shapes and finishes stone blocks and masonry slabs using hand tools and machinery
  • Sets out and cuts letters and designs into stone
  • Lays stone blocks and large masonry slabs to construct structures such as walls, arches and pillars, ensuring they are level and plumb
  • Constructs and installs stone construction elements such as benchtops and splashbacks
  • Assesses damage to and repairs stonework, including on old or heritage buildings and monuments
  • May design, cut and install monumental masonry

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Monumental Stonemason

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing may be required.

OSCA structure

Technicians and Trades Workers (3)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Stonemason Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Manufacturing 58.8% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Construction 32.0% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Other Services 1.3% Construction 8.9%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.8% Education and Training 8.8%
    Wholesale Trade 0.8% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Mining 0.4% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.3% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.2% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Retail Trade 0.2% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      29.8%

    • Victoria

      28.6%

    • Queensland

      17.3%

    • South Australia

      7.0%

    • Tasmania

      1.7%

    • Northern Territory

      0.3%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      2.3%

    Stonemason Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,400 29.8% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,400 28.6% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 840 17.3% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 340 7.0% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 620 12.6% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 80 1.7% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 20 0.3% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 110 2.3% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Stonemason

    Total employment

    Age group Stonemason Total employment
    15–24 years 14.1% 14.3%
    25–34 years 27.6% 22.7%
    35–44 years 23.7% 22.3%
    45–54 years 19.7% 20.4%
    55–64 years 11.7% 15.3%
    65–74 years 2.9% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.3% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Stonemason Total employment
    Female 1.1% 48.5%
    Male 98.8% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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