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Looking for workers to help erect tents at Woodford Folk festival$30hr8hr daysNeed TFN and Aus bank detailsStart asapTo [email protected]
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Seeking physically fit labourers for work in Wembley Downs areaStart Monday!Must haves:*Current White card*Current police check*Own PPEWork...
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Pabs Furniture Rentals one of Australia’s leading furniture rental businesses providing furniture packages to the real estate, interiors, and relocations markets....
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TBG has specialised in the delivery of wheelie bins for over 20 years.We are looking for labourers to assist us on a casual basis over approximately the next 3...
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Looking for 6 people to help pack up kiosks around major shopping centres around Perth on the 24th.The work will likely start around 4pm on the 24th and end...
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This is a short-term job of about 10 days of manual labour/earthworks. It is very physical and you need to be healthy and fit. Days are flexible. Work is available...
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Trades skilled people requiredgood starting ratelong term workpaid weeklymust have abn and white card
New 3d ago
General labourer needed 3 days, tomorrow-Saturday 7am-6pm in Camp Mountain, 30 minutes outside of Brisbane in your own transport.Must have:White cardPPE -...
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We manufacture components in carbon fibre and other specialist composite materials.We are currently looking for 2-3 people to start in the new year (13/01/2025)....
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Join Our Team: Delivery SpecialistAre you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and handling people's goods with the utmost care? Do you thrive...
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Join Our Cleaning Crew! ?✨Are you looking for a flexible job with a friendly team? We’re on the hunt for reliable cleaners to help keep our spaces sparkling!...
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Commencing ASAP!$32.50+ per hour5days a week on goingGarden Maintenance workerGeneral hand / Labouring fit out work.White card preferredDrivers...
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EXPERIENCE GENERAL & SKILLED LABOURERS NEEDEDEXPERIENCE FORMWOR CARPENTERS NEEDEDBASIC TICKET SCAFFOLDERS NEEDEDEXPERIENCE CONCRETERS NEEDEDEXPERIENCE...
4d ago
This position is for a Qualified Traffic Controller. Please only apply if you have NT Traffic Management tickets, or you are booked onto an NT Traffic Management...
4d ago
Job Title: Vehicle MechanicLocation: 113 Reichardt Road, Winnellie, Darwin, NTJob Type: CasualAbout the Role:Trafficwerx NT is seeking a skilled and...
4d ago
Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple...
4d ago
General labourers needed for pack down and set up of events.Must have PPE: Steel Capped Boots and Hi VisMonday 16th and Friday 20th 8am-5pmOther shifts...
5d ago
We require laborers in our stone quarry, you will be responsible for various tasks related to quarry operations such as loading and offloading rocks on to various...
5d ago
- Friendly, supportive team environment- ASAP start- Counts for Visa ExtensionWe are looking for an experienced, hands on Yardie/Maintenance Assistant who...
5d ago
Labourers needed for in Macquarie Park for help pressure washing LED lightingTomorrow (Tuesday 10/12/24) 7am -3pmPPE needed steel capped boots
5d ago
Seeking reliable staff for Immediate start - cleaning air bnbs in the City of Melbourne and baysideTraining provided,Excellent pay $$$We have work 7 days a...
6d ago
Drivers needed!! (normal license ok)Do you want to meet other backpackers in a great team environment? We are a young and social Property Styling company with a...
8d ago
Job Opportunity: Labourer – Brisbane, QueenslandLocation: Brisbane, QLDPosition Type: Full-time / CasualWe are seeking a reliable and hardworking Labourer...
8d ago
1800-GOT-JUNK? Brisbane is Hiring ! Rare Opening - Mutiple positions available -We are seeking hardworking, customer service-oriented people to join our truck...
9d ago
Looking for laborers for various works in various locations in New South Wales Mainly Hume Riverina Area and bit on the Central Coast.38 to 55 hours per week...
10d ago
Hello all!Australia’s award winning removals company are currently recruitingJOIN OUR BRISBANE TEAM TODAYWe are a industry leading removals company who...
10d ago
Duties included: General garden maintenance, mowing, hedging, brush-cutting and weeding, etc.Essential: Manual driver's license, fit and able for outdoor manual...
11d ago
Strong Workers Wanted for Heavy Furniture Removal, assistance required for couple of hours to unload Massage chairs into shopping Centre in MilduraMust be...
11d ago
3-4 Strong lads needed for loading bags of leather into a large container.1 days work.This job will be happening sometime between 9th - 13th Dec.
11d ago
Starting pay is $35/PH. The position: Someone with experience driving small vans and/or trucks to drive our 3 ton truck. You only need a car license to drive the...
11d ago
About Us:START FROM TOMORROW -Our client is seeking reliable General Hands / Relocation – FF&E Labourers for casual positions located in Sydney CBD and...
11d ago
2 labourers required for 8 days doing general tidying and gardening.From Wednesday 4th December.$40 HR and 10hr days
11d ago
Our company Newmat is looking for 1 or 2 persons who have a white card, have basic on-site construction experience and want to work on one of Australia's premier...
11d ago
Calling all backpackers, adventurers, and uni students in Sydney! If you're physically fit, reliable, and ready to earn good money while enjoying flexible hours, HLH...
11d ago
HLH Group is seeking construction labourers for ongoing work starting immediately inArmidale. Do apply if you are physically fit, reliable, willing to commit to...
12d ago
Brisbane - LABOURERSWe are seeking keen and reliable labourers for event set up and relocation works with our client who provide concert and event set ups across...
12d ago
6 Months position - Sponsorship businessIf you dream of living in paradise-like locations and having the opportunity to pursue a promising career and GET THE...
12d ago
General labourer needed tomorrow 8am-4pm Mt Kuring Gai for an events company needing help in their warehouseMust be:Physically fitPPE: Steel capped boots,...
12d ago
About UsOur client is seeking reliable Warehouse / General Hands / Relocation – FF&E / Event Labourers for casual positions in Brisbane Gold Coast and surrounding...
13d ago
Hi Everyone!Fragile Removals & Storage are hiring for immediate start in Sydney.We are a National Furniture Removals Business, with branches in Melbourne,...
14d ago
We are looking for qualified or experienced gardeners/landscapers for our business.We maintain a number of residential gardens mostly in the inner East of...
16d ago
PS Car Removal is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Automotive Recycling Coordinator to join our team in Darwin. In this role, you will oversee the efficient...
16d ago
General Labourers wantedStarting: Monday 02/12/2024(3-4 days work plenty more work for right candidate)Location: FitzroyMust have: White Card and PPE...
16d ago
INSTALLERS WANTED!Blind, curtain, shutters & awning.
17d ago
General labourer needed for full time work, Mon-Fri, sometimes Saturday morningUsual hours of work 6:30-3pmDuties will include:General site clean up...
17d ago
ABOUT USHarvey Beef is Western Australia’s largest and most trusted beef processor, delivering premium-quality beef to both local and global markets since 1919....
17d ago
About Us:START FROM TOMORROW -Our client is seeking reliable General Hands / Relocation – FF&E Labourers for casual positions located in Sydney CBD and...
18d ago
Electricians and Trades Assistants needed for an innovative renewable energy company.Previous solar experience is of an advantage.Previous trades experience is...
18d ago
Hey,We have a property in the hills of Perth and we are currently landscaping our garden. Work available from 27th to 6th December.We are looking for 1 or 2...
18d ago
About Victorian Temporary Fencing (VTF):The Lee Family has been pioneering fencing solutions in Victoria since 1948. VTF has established itself as the market...
18d ago
Forklift Operator needed with experience on a high reach forklift, ASAP start in Willawong, Brisbane.8am-4pm, could be ongoing, 1 week trialWill be operating...
19d ago
we are looking for a strong, hard working men to join our team,we are a family own Piggery business located around western down southern down and south Burnett...
19d ago
Australian based civil construction company seeking general labourer with excavator operations experience. Working away all over Australia. Company based in Macarthur...
24d ago
Looking for someone to do house cleaning at our beach house starting asap at Palm Beach (bline bus if you don’t have a car) , and also if possible at our house in...
24d ago
General labourers needed for the help of the set up and pack down of an event over New Year in Coffs Harbour.30 December- 1st Jan and then on again for 4th and...
24d ago
We are looking two (2) men to join our Christmas Tree Farm for the 2024PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE READING APPLYING FOR THIS JOB. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE OUR TIME. Must...
25d ago
Yard cleanup loading a skip bin $30.00 per hour cash,
25d ago
General labourers needed for Gosford for helping with bump in/out of an eventHours starting this Friday 13th 11am-3pm and night shift 9:30pm-1:30With multiple...
25d ago
We are the leading office relocation company in Melbourne. With an opportunity to work somewhere new everyday and get paid while keeping fit. We have a great team to...
25d ago
Could we be the destination for your next adventure!Allow us to offer you a fulfilling work opportunity in the countryside of Tocumwal NSW.A select number of...
26d ago
Moves boxes and household furniture within the warehouseTidy up separate furniutre to donate
26d ago
Hello all!Australia’s award winning removals company are currently recruitingJOIN OUR BRISBANE TEAM TODAYWe are a industry leading removals company who...
26d ago
Experienced Forklift operators needed in and around Sydney to help with the pack down of events. You will be loading and unloading trucks so must have experience using...
26d ago
Hi :)We are hiring for warehousing labourongoing labour job.Location: Wonthaggi Road, Lance Creek VIC 3995Shift: Afternoon PositionPay: $31.06...
26d ago
This is a great role for hardworking and physically fit individuals.Some experience in rotational moulding would be highly beneficial.What you'll be doing:-...
28d ago
Driver/ labourers wanted for bin delivery project (November-early December)The work involves the driving of car license trucks and retrieving old bins around the...
28d ago
Hi,We have a few of odd jobs that need to be done around the house and require an energetic and hard working person to work around 8 hours a day for 2 or 3 days a...
28d ago
Hi All,We are looking for an experienced construction worker with willing to learn attitude - Spanish speaking to work on a construction site in Clonbinane (It is...
28d ago
Look for someone there who can help in the house 4 to 5 times a week for 4 hours a day.To clean the pool, clean the garden, take out the bins, water the plants and...
29d ago
We are looking for general labourers and forklift operators to help with the pack down of events in and around Sydney.First one starting 21/11/24 8:30-2:30 and...
29d ago
2 Casual positions available for an IMMEDIATE START providing maintenance services to parks and gardens for the local council. Looking got people with experience and...
10hr 31m ago
Have you just moved to Melbourne and looking to kick start a career in construction?Or perhaps you'd like to pick up where you left off back home in the trade....
1mth ago
An events crew need help with the pack down after an event in Brisbane 20/11/24 8am-5pm. You will be helping dismantle a large metal structure of LED cabinets. They...
1mth ago
K & B Timber & Hardware is looking for additional workers for its Truss Plant based in Edinburgh. K & B Timber & Hardware prides itself on being a predominant player...
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Hort Staff Pty Ltd is a Labour Hire and Recruitment Company, dedicated to the Horticultural Industry.Are you one of those labourers who is keen to dive in and work...
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GENERAL & SKILLED LABOURERS - CANBERRATHE PROJECTSA number of large infrastructure & Residential high-rises have kicked off across the ACT including the new...
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The general job scope for this conference will be as follows:• Set up registration desk• Help with registration process• Check catering is timely and...
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We are currently looking for Packers, based in our manufacturing facility in Belrose.These are full-time roles from Monday to Friday, with a variety of shift times...
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General labouring job for 2 weeks ASAP start ideally 11/11/24, 6:30-3:30pm in Stapylton, Gold CoastTasks will include:Major site clean and consolidating...
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construction labouringprefer building trade experienceaward conditions base rate $26.53 per hourpaid weekly by bank transferweekly payment direct into...
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Job DescriptionGroup 6 Metals Limited is currently seeking dedicated, hard working and reliable individuals to join our processing team at the Dolphin Tungsten Mine...
1mth ago
Certified organic garlic farmWorkers needs to gather garlic and then hang in shed to dry and cure.We provide lunch and fuel money for the driver of vehicle
1mth ago
Hi,We’re looking for a builder who can help us for around 10 days (painting and fitting out wall panelling for a container home, building shelves/storage, etc.)...
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Job DescriptionCommercial Relocations• Duties include relocation of items within the commercial sector, I.T Deployment, assemble and disassemble work stations,...
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Job DescriptionCommercial Relocations• Duties include relocation of items within the commercial sector, I.T Deployment, assemble and disassemble work stations,...
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Job DescriptionCommercial Relocations• Duties include relocation of items within the commercial sector, I.T Deployment, assemble and disassemble work stations,...
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Arafura Traffic Control are currently hiring experienced traffic controllers in the Darwin Region.Holding inductions for an immediate start.*Must have white card*...
1mth ago
Divine Water Tanks are looking for an installer to join our steel water tank installation crew.Preference will be for a Trade qualified applicantRole is...
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Hello all!Australia’s award winning removals company are currently recruitingJOIN OUR BRISBANE TEAM TODAYWe are a industry leading removals company who...
1mth ago
Hi , looking for 1 or 2 people for general house and yard tidy up . Will be staining timber deck and a little painting so must be neat with a brush .Mostly a good...
1mth ago
- 417 and 426 subwork classified Job regional construction- Can stay up to three years on 417 and 426 visa- opportunities in pay increases and accommodation for...
1mth ago
Pickers & Pruners Labour Hire Pty Ltd are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our packing shed teams. This a vacant position to be filled...
1mth ago
About the Job:We’re looking for a hardworking, reliable person to join our team as an Exterior Cleaning Technician. You’ll be working outside to clean roofs,...
1mth ago
Installer / Labourer required for 2 weeks workSTARTING Tuesday 12th NovDuties include fencing / landscape type worksas well as light metal worksworking with...
1mth ago
About the CompanyEverything Fleet (a new division of Jonday Holdings) is an Australian owned and operated company that have been supplying vehicles to some of the...
1mth ago
General labourers and forklift operator required for this Thursday 8am start - FULL DAY.This is a bump out of an event at the GABBA stadium. Good clean work and...
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Install Garland outdoors along the streets of Sydney in November!Looking for teams of 2, a Driver who is 25 or over and a partner.Deliver and Decorate Christmas...
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** FANTASTIC Job Opportunity starting NOW **We are a small family business seeking a General and/ or Once Off Cleaner or Cleaning Team.BENIFITS:* Very...
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.