White Card (general construction induction)
CardIssued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Waterproofer
Applies membranes and sealants so water cannot get into bathrooms, balconies, roofs and basements.
What you do
You prepare surfaces and apply liquid or sheet membranes, sealants and coatings. You work on wet areas like showers and balconies before the tiles go on. You also check and repair old waterproofing. Careful work matters, because leaks can cause serious damage later.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
Victoria
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Queensland
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Western Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
South Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Tasmania
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Australian Capital Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Northern Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
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Common questions
- What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Waterproofer?
- In every state the law requires: White Card (general construction induction). Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
- What is the minimum pay for a Waterproofer?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, CW/ECW 1 (level a), residential): $35.10 an hour. Under the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (MA000020), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.