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This if for Thursday 30th March 23 OnlyThis is at a homeHelp clear garden - working with a gardenerand PaintingOther miscellaneousThis if for Thursday...
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Forklift Solutions is a small family business with less than 10 employees, located in the Tropical North of Australia in Darwin. We specialise in the Sales, Hire and...
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Due to a growth strategy we have a number of exciting roles available at our Tiaro Saw Mill located in the beautiful Fraser Coast region.As a Process Operator you...
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Electrical t/a position available.We are a small family operated company undertaking work in the following fieldsAll aspects of electrical workAir conditioning...
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Are you an experienced labourer looking for work on the Sunshine Coast?I have multiple residential and commercial jobs around the coast.Must have white card...
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THE OPPORTUNITYNICCO is one of the most trusted names in custom-made timber windows and doors for leading builders, architects and designers.We currently have an...
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Our factory is a meat production facility that packs meat products for the hospitality industry and is looking for labourers that can work 38 hours per week from...
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Sinclair Contracting Pty Ltd is looking to fill a number of roles due to the expansion of our business.We are currently seeking a fencing labourer that possesses...
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We are looking for young people to help at our warehousr as labourers. Position casualWhite card required.
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We are hiring offsiders for our removalist team in Sydney*full-time 30-45 hours per week*rate: $30 per hour*Monday to Sunday shifts available, no...
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1800-GOT-JUNK? Brisbane is seeking hardworking, customer service-oriented people to join our truck teams to remove unwanted items from our customers' private...
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Looking for 3x General Landscape labourersYou will be required to help finish a project.Duties include;RakingMulchingSite clean-upCall Nicole 0412...
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Australia Career Pathways is an International recruitment firm based in Australia. We are currently looking for meat workers to join JBS Australia for upcoming roles....
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Hello,We are looking for a labourer, preferably with experience in cabinet making or tool handling to join our team.Please send through your resume if your...
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Come and be part of an exciting growth opportunity based in our new seafood processing facility in Cairns.This role includes a variety of tasks from, unpacking,...
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We are a manufacturer of tiny homes and we require the services of an experienced carpenter to help out with assembly!Candidate must be an independent,...
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Landscaper - Quick Cash JobLooking for someone who is a landscaper/builder type person (ha). Cash job - to pull up and relay a brick pathway, about 13m of pathway....
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I need to hire someone to work 2 hrs on Friday the 17/03 at 8:30am for 2 hours.$40phYou will be helping to move some household items into a truck.Fridge,...
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1800-GOT-JUNK? Gold Coast is seeking hardworking, customer service-oriented people to join our truck teams to remove unwanted items from our customers' private...
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Australia Career Pathways is an International recruitment firm based in Australia. We are currently looking for meat workers to join JBS Australia for upcoming roles....
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Removals company hiring truck driver. Cash in hand. $33-40 per hour.Part time and casual workers are welcome.40hrs + for full time
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We require staff for general labouring work. Lifting timber and Steel, laying out flooring, sweeping and use of power tools. Must be willing to work hard, show up on...
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About the company:Small Family owned and operated businessLocated in JimboombaFire Sprinkler Fabrication IndustryWe fabricate custom fire sprinkler pipes for...
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Knoxfield Location:The successful applicant will be working with our client who is a leading distributor of electrical, industrial and safety products.After...
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General Packers & LabourersPlant/Site: JBS Rockhampton PlantReq Id: 12784Date Posted: 08-Feb-2023JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five...
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Process WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Port WakefieldReq Id: 11632Date Posted: 24-Feb-2023JBS Australia’s pork-processing facility is located in Port...
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Request for skilled carpenters with relevant construction experience. Must have white card and driver's license.Great working conditions, flexible hours, weekly...
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In need of a labourer to assist with clearing out all the stock and equipment of a factory in Malaga. Also to assist with painting the floors.
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Meat Process WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Port WakefieldReq Id: 12203Date Posted: 09-Feb-2023ABN: 31088688375An exciting opportunity for Process...
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Meat Process WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Port WakefieldReq Id: 12203Date Posted: 09-Feb-2023ABN: 31088688375An exciting opportunity for Process...
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Casual Process WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Brooklyn PlantReq Id: 11791Date Posted: 22-Feb-2023JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in...
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Maintenance FitterPlant/Site: JBS Bordertown PlantReq Id: 11399Date Posted: 27-Feb-2023JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne,...
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Full time position for UK trained plumber with potential sponsorship!Company vehicle and phone provided.Assistance provided with transferring qualifications.
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There is an exciting opportunity NOW for a fully qualified mechanic to join The Volks Centre Smithfield team on a full-time basis.At Volks Centre Smithfield, we...
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Make bespoke furniture and interiors is a successful furniture, manufacturing organisation with a reputation for excellence in design product, quality manufacturing...
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We are looking for someone to assist with some general landscaping and maintenance work. Mowing lawn, weeding, attending to gardens, painting ect.Hours would be...
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Longford Processing - General RolePlant/Site: JBS Longford PlantReq Id: 11257Date Posted: 15-Feb-2023About the Role:An exciting opportunity for skilled...
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Processing LabourersPlant/Site: JBS Scone PlantReq Id: 11254Date Posted: 15-Feb-2023About the Role:An exciting opportunity for meat process...
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Painter, experienced. Casual, full time, part time or subcontract. Good money for experienced painter.
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1800-GOT-JUNK? Brisbane is seeking hardworking, customer service-oriented people to join our truck teams to remove unwanted items from our customers' private...
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I need guys to move furniture between floors in an office building at Barangaroo. We can use the elevator so no heavy lifting required. Should be around 2 weeks work...
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Meat Process WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Port WakefieldReq Id: 12203Date Posted: 09-Feb-2023ABN: 31088688375An exciting opportunity for Process...
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Skilled Meat Workers - Boners/Slicers/Slaughter PersonsPlant/Site: JBS Rockhampton PlantReq Id: 11252Date Posted: 15-Feb-2023JBS Australia’s Northern...
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Processing LabourersPlant/Site: JBS Scone PlantReq Id: 11254Date Posted: 15-Feb-2023About the Role:An exciting opportunity for meat process...
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DOM Distribution is a dynamic and diverse manufacturer and agricultural and earthmoving machinery equipment distribution business, with trade interests in six...
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FRESH MEATS is looking for member to join their production meat team:Duties/Responsibilities:• Cuts, trims, and prepares meat for sale to customers.•...
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About UsInstant Access is a leading specialist hire company supplying Elevated Work Platforms (EWP), Scaffolding and Swing Stages throughout eastern Australia....
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About UsInstant Access is a leading specialist hire company supplying Aluminium Scaffolding, Mobile Towers, Elevated Work Platforms, and...
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Instant Access is a specialist hire company supplying Aluminium Scaffolding, Mobile Towers, Elevated Work Platforms, and Swing Stages in the Sydney region....
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$35 per hour Looking for a good all rounder, labourer carpenter hand. Some landscaping Lots of work, good cash rate $35. Good happy people. Start immediately.
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Window cleaner internally
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Process WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Cobram PlantReq Id: 12526Date Posted: 12-Feb-2023JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the...
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Packers & Labourer RiverinaPlant/Site: JBS Riverina PlantReq Id: 11913Date Posted: 15-Feb-2023JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five...
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Labourer Jobs Australia
A position that is always in demand, can be done by anyone with an able body, and in many cases can help you get a second or third year visa; it's little wonder that labouring is one of Australia's most popular backpacker gigs.
But what does it mean for backpackers to be a labourer as a 417 or 462 working holiday visa holder? Let's take a closer look.
What does a labourer actually do in Australia?
Labouring can be split into two categories.
First come the skilled labourers - otherwise known as tradespeople - who are trained and qualified in a specific discipline. Generally speaking skilled labourers earn good money and are always in demand in Australia, and there may even be a specific visa available to you if your trade is found on the Australian Department of Home Affairs skilled occupations list. Skilled labourers include such professionals as:
- Carpenters
- Plumbers
- Welders
- Plasterers
- Painters
- Electricians
- And many more...
But most backpackers aren't skilled labourers. They instead fall into the second category: general/unskilled labourers. The main task for these workers is to assist the skilled labourers and tradespeople on a worksite. This work includes such tasks as:
- Carrying and moving tools and materials
- Putting up/ dismantling temporary structures
- Clearing debris
- Cleaning/ tidying the worksite
Where are most labourer jobs located?
Wherever there are people, there's work for labourers. Labouring positions are available in a wide variety of industries and organisations, with construction companies, mines and local councils constituting some of the biggest employers. A labourer could work as a traffic controller in the centre of a city, or as an entry-level worker in Australia's remote mines.
Generally speaking there will be more labouring work available in bigger cities, but you'll get better pay in remote and isolated areas. Be sure to check out our labourer jobs in Sydney page as well as Brisbane and Melbourne.
What qualifications are needed to be a labourer?
One of the most alluring aspects of an entry-level labourer job is that no specific professional training is required to get one. On your first day you'll be inducted, and any necessary training will be completed on the job.
But while you won't need any qualifications, you will most likely need a certification. In order to work on any construction or mine site in Australia you need to have an Occupational Health and Safety General Induction Certificate, more commonly known as a White Card. To get a white card you simply need to complete a short course (usually around six hours) with a registered training organisation. Courses can either be completed online or face-to-face at a training centre.
Certain employers may ask you to undergo a pre-employment medical to ensure that you are fit to work, particularly if you are likely to encounter challenging conditions while on the job. You may also be asked to supply your own personal protective equipment (PPE), like steel-capped boots, a hard hat, ear plugs and a face mask.
How much does a labourer earn in Australia
Skilled labourers and tradespeople are very well paid in Australia, thanks in part to a constant shortage. The pay for general/unskilled labourers can also be quite good, thanks this time to Australia's world-leading minimum wage. You can expect to be paid $20/hr at the very least, and the actual rate is often far higher.
This is particularly the case for general labourers doing remote work. Australia's mines and rural communities have a tough time attracting workers, so generally offer better than average pay. If you're willing to put up with the less desirable aspects of working remotely, you can sometimes earn more as an unskilled labourer in the mines as you can as a skilled labourer in the city. It's common for a mine labourer to earn $40 an hour - double the minimum wage. On top of that, many labourer jobs in the mines will see living expenses like accommodation and food paid for, and a lack of malls and pubs will see you saving every cent!
Pros and cons of labourer jobs
So, is a labourer job the right choice for you, the working holidaymaker? Let's sum up the pros and cons.
Pros
- Work can be found everywhere, and can be done by almost everyone
- Good base pay, with opportunities to earn more
- You get to work outdoors
- Certain jobs will count as specified work for your second and third year visas
Cons
- You'll need to get a white card and you may have to supply some of your own equipment
- The work can be physically taxing
- The best paying work can be quite remote
When you weigh everything up, labouring is an enticing prospect. There is generally plenty of work available, you'll get good, steady pay, the only thing you'll need to bring to the table is a white card, and it could help you to extend your visa into a second and third year.
As long as a backpacker is ready and able, general/unskilled labouring is one of the best employment opportunities available.
Don't forget, in order to do a labouring job in the construction industry you will need to have a White Card qualification. Have a read of our guide to White Card Online Australia courses and classroom certification.
Take a look at our sister site for Labourer Jobs in New Zealand.