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1yr+ ago
Hello backpackersI need some help in my garden. You will learn about native Australian plants, which is mainly what I have planted. Please call me if you are...
1yr+ ago
Casual Labourer on Construction Site. Work include Materials Handling, Cleaning and Landscaping.
1yr+ ago
Based in Warwick Farm, we are looking for candidates who can commit to the following:= Monday to Friday work= Day shift 6am - 2pm OR 7:30am to 4pm= Afternoon...
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1yr+ ago
We are looking for 2 x general labourers for expanding structural landscaping company.Immediate start.Must be physically fit.Must be able to get to job sites...
1yr+ ago
we are a well established tree care and maintenance company based in sydney , require qualified tree climber or arborist . working hours are monday to saturday 6.30...
1yr+ ago
we are well established tree management and maintenance company based in silverwater , sydney nsw , looking for several labourers either full time or part time basis...
1yr+ ago
Process WorkersPlant/Site: ChulloraReq Id: 11529Date Posted: 31-Oct-2022ABN: 67002781142From humble beginnings as a butcher shop, Primo is now a...
1yr+ ago
Skilled Meat Workers and ButchersPlant/Site: Andrews MeatReq Id: 11607Date Posted: 27-Oct-2022Andrews Meat Industries is a leading food service meat...
1yr+ ago
Seeking trades assistant / general labourer to work with our client's handyman based in Clayton.This role includes - painting furniture, minor repairs and...
1yr+ ago
The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Team Member to join our friendly, professional and highly driven Manufacturing team located in South Windsor....
1yr+ ago
About UsKingspan Water and Energy Pty Limited continues to be Australia's market leader in water storage, rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, and portable...
1yr+ ago
Gardening /Landscaping work into Christmas for fit/reliable people, start ASAP $30/hourContact Vicky 0431 406 135
1yr+ ago
Picker / Packers required to help with educational stationery packing. Suitable for students or people looking for work during summer holidays between November and...
1yr+ ago
We require a person to join our growing team for the delivery of jumping castles and party hire goods.Your role will include but is not limited to;Delivering...
1yr+ ago
SICK OF BACK BREAKING WORK IN CONSTRUCTION?WANT A NEW & EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?THEN LOOK NO FURTHER...At Carbon Savers we are looking for hard working...
1yr+ ago
We are a leading natural healthcare brand and our product line includes a range of skincare, vitamins & supplements. Currently looking for process workers and packers...
1yr+ ago
Hello all!Australia’s award winning removals company are currently recruitingJOIN OUR BRISBANE TEAM TODAYWe are a leading, removals company who...
1yr+ ago
Cold Stores LabourersPlant/Site: JBS Beef City PlantReq Id: 11623Date Posted: 28-Oct-2022Cold Stores LabourersAbout the Role:JBS Australia,...
1yr+ ago
Skilled Meat Workers and ButchersPlant/Site: Andrews MeatReq Id: 11607Date Posted: 27-Oct-2022Andrews Meat Industries is a leading food service meat...
1yr+ ago
Dinmore Processing - General RolePlant/Site: JBS Dinmore PlantReq Id: 11627Date Posted: 17-Oct-2022JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five...
1yr+ ago
Warehouse LabourerPlant/Site: JBS Dinmore PlantReq Id: 11950Date Posted: 04-Nov-2022JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five...
1yr+ ago
4 hours x3 days a week for accomodation 2-4 weeks.I've moved to a home near the ocean which is wonderful. However I have a lot or landscaping that needs doing....
1yr+ ago
TRUCK DRIVERS, ARBORIST, GENERAL LABOURERS ARE REQUIRED FOR WELL ESTABLISHED TREE CARE AND MAINTENANCE COMPANY BASED IN SILVERWATER SYDNEY NSW 2128. NO EXPERIENCE...
1yr+ ago
1800-GOT-JUNK? in Melbourne is seeking hardworking, customer service-oriented people to join our Truck Teams to remove unwanted items from our customers' properties...
1yr+ ago
Dash Group is a leading Sydney based labour hire agency, working across the Demolition & Hazmat sectors of NSW extensively. Due to amazing growth throughout our client...
1yr+ ago
Customer Service Labourer - Great Team! Great Culture! BRISBANE ( multiple positions available)1800-GOT-JUNK? is seeking hardworking, customer service-oriented...
1yr+ ago
Cool Breeze Rentals is a national company supplying portable air conditioning and heating equipment for hire and sale with a reputation for quality products and...
1yr+ ago
At Mount Zero Olives we are all about great food. Come and join our team, we are looking for a fun person to join our small production team located in Sunshine West....
1yr+ ago
Skilled Meat Workers - Riverina BeefPlant/Site: JBS Riverina PlantReq Id: 11310Date Posted: 28-Oct-2022JBS Australia is Australia's largest and most...
1yr+ ago
We are seeking a painter to join our small team to work on residential and commercial projects across the Perth Metro area. If you are an honest, hardworking...
1yr+ ago
Share this JobSkilled Meat WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Brooklyn PlantReq Id: 11275Date Posted: 05-Oct-2022JBS Australia’s Southern Division,...
1yr+ ago
Guns N Roses - Casual Opportunities - Labourer's and Forklift Operators - Casual - 13th - 20th November** SEEKING GENERAL LABOURERS AND FORKLIFT OPERATORS **...
1yr+ ago
Production WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Bordertown PlantReq Id: 11564Date Posted: 31-Oct-2022ABN: 14011 062 338JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most...
1yr+ ago
Longford Processing - General RolePlant/Site: JBS Longford PlantReq Id: 11257Date Posted: 22-Oct-2022ABN: 14011062338About the Role:An exciting...
1yr+ ago
Process WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Port WakefieldReq Id: 11632Date Posted: 31-Oct-2022JBS Australia’s pork-processing facility is located in Port...
1yr+ ago
Labourers wanted for IMMEDIATE START!!!We are looking for labourers for an immediate start on jobs all over Melbourne.You must have a white card, a good attitude,...
1yr+ ago
Skilled Meat Workers - Riverina BeefPlant/Site: JBS Riverina PlantReq Id: 11310Date Posted: 28-Oct-2022JBS Australia is Australia's largest and most...
1yr+ ago
Meat Processing PositionsPlant/Site: JBS Townsville PlantReq Id: 11711Date Posted: 01-Nov-2022JBS Australia is currently recruiting:MEAT PROCESSING...
1yr+ ago
BMAS Biloela is currently looking for trade qualified technicians to join our locally owned, family run dealership in Biloela Queensland. Full time/part time or fixed...
1yr+ ago
About the Role:An exciting opportunity for meat process workers/labourers currently exists at our Scone plant. The hourly rate is $23.58 as per the Scone...
1yr+ ago
GENERAL LABOURER POSITION:IMMEDIATE STARTMONDAY TO FRIDAY, 7AM TO 3PMROLE:CLEAN WORKSHOPPREPARE JOBS FOR PAINTINGUSE AIR SANDERS TO SAND MACHINERY
1yr+ ago
Do you:- like building structures? we construct bridges, noise barriers, retaining walls, boardwalks and more - all sorts of civil structures!- like working in...
1yr+ ago
Looking to break into the oil, gas and mining sectors?We are looking for enthusiastic people to assist in our Dalby distribution centre. We supply the industry...
1yr+ ago
What can Skyline offer?Join an industry leader in the landscape maintenance industry. We have a new opportunities available for Garden Maintenance Team Members to...
1yr+ ago
What can Skyline offer?Join an industry leader in the landscape maintenance industry. We have a new opportunities available for Garden Maintenance Team Members to...
1yr+ ago
Stop dreaming and have your sea change! Tangalooma Island Resort, located on Moreton Island, is one of the most respected Island Resorts on the Eastern Seaboard of...
1yr+ ago
I require fit Labourers to unpack containers on a daily basis.Full time work availableForklift License NOT required
1yr+ ago
APPLY TODAY & START AS SOON AS THIS OR NEXT WEEK!1800-GOT-JUNK? is growing and looking for positive, physically fit people to join our Truck Teams. We’re the...
1yr+ ago
GOLD COAST LOCATION !!!!!! GOLD COAST LOCATION !!!!!!Travelling to Queensland anytime soon.We are looking for trade assistants to assist in manufacturing...
1yr+ ago
Cabinet making and factory hand40 plus hours per weekSmall team on the Gold CoastLooking for a positive person, all training provided.
1yr+ ago
Job DescriptionDrake International is currently looking for motivated Pick Packers to commence at work at one of our clients located in the North Brisbane area. The...
1yr+ ago
***Interview Day***Join our Perth Airport team!!Visit us for an on-the-spot interview and hire opportunity!Location: Avis Budget Car Rental ...
1yr+ ago
Process Workers are needed for Baiada, one of the regions leading operators located in Beresfield. Chandler Macleod have partnered with Baiada to assist them in...
1yr+ ago
Drake International has multiple vacancies available across suburbs including Molendinar, Yatala, Stapylton, Ormeau, Coomera and Burleigh for forklift drivers to work...
1yr+ ago
Cold Stores LabourersPlant/Site: JBS Beef City PlantReq Id: 11623Date Posted: 29-Sep-2022Cold Stores LabourersAbout the Role:JBS Australia,...
1yr+ ago
Skilled Meat WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Dinmore PlantReq Id: 11628Date Posted: 13-Oct-2022JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five...
1yr+ ago
About the Role:Australian Career Pathways is a recruiting partner with JBS and we have exciting opportunity for meat process workers/labourers currently exists at...
1yr+ ago
We currently require a number of Forklift Drivers / Labourers for ongoing casual work. The positions are based at a large manufacturing facility in the far northern...
1yr+ ago
JOIN THE TEAM!Gutter Monkey's is growing and we would love for you to join the team!POSITIONS AVAILABLEGutter Cleaning Assistant / ContractorREQUIRED...
1yr+ ago
Casual Boiler Maker(s) / Fabricator(s) required for Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer.
1yr+ ago
Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer looking for casual staff for Assembly, Fabrication & Install.
1yr+ ago
As one of Australia's largest poultry producers, Baiada is well known for its production of premium products including the much loved Steggles and Lilydale free range...
1yr+ ago
About the Assistant Facilities Manager role >The Assistant Facilities Manager’s main objectives are to assist the FacilitiesManager with the maintenance and...
1yr+ ago
SUPER EASY JOB! Mobile Battery Swapper Needed, Gold Coast, CAR REQUIRED.Changing Batteries for Rental eBikes.$24 to $28 per hour. Immediate start. Full time....
1yr+ ago
Longline Commercial Tuna Vessel - requires a deckhand to support two experienced commercial fishing crew members.Trips vary in length from roughly 5 - 7 days. All...
1yr+ ago
Hello all!Australia’s award winning removals company are currently recruitingJOIN OUR BRISBANE TEAM TODAYWe are a leading, removals company who...
1yr+ ago
Mobile Car Cleaner Needed, CAR REQUIRED - Melbourne$30 - $35 per hour. Immediate start. Full time and Part Time positions AvailableAll equipment will be...
1yr+ ago
Car cleaner Needed, Altona North, VIC 3025$27 per hour. Immediate start. Full time.Multiple positions availableAll equipment will be provided.You need...
1yr+ ago
Car Washer Needed, Moorebank NSW 217027 AUD per hour. Immediate start. Full time.All equipment will be provided.You need to have the following to be...
1yr+ ago
Mobile Car Washer Needed, Sydney Western Suburbs, Inner West & CBD areas, CAR REQUIRED30AUD to 35AUD per hour. Immediate start. Open for Full timer or Part...
1yr+ ago
Trade Services EmploymentHandyman, Trades Assistant.Carpentry, Painting, Plastering, Electrical, Roofing and Grounds Maintenance.Tree lopping, Cleaners...
1yr+ ago
Casual/part-time subcontracting staff wanted who are flexible have the followingMUST-HAVE: -Own car-not mandatorylicense Police check(MANDATORY)...
1yr+ ago
If you are expertise in house painting and searching to secure temporary or permanent work in Sydney.All In One Renovations is a painting services provider agency...
1yr+ ago
APPLY TODAY & START AS SOON AS THIS OR NEXT WEEK!1800-GOT-JUNK? is growing and looking for positive, physically fit people to join our Truck Teams. We’re the...
1yr+ ago
Seeking a full time labourer/Install assistant to join our crew. Applicants will need to be reliable, hardworking, flexible and easy going. Experience is preferred but...
1yr+ ago
Staff wanted for immediate start. The Grasshopper Services is a small growing business providing home, yard and household maintenance services both in the commercial...
1yr+ ago
MUST BE IN AUSTRALIA, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU'RE NOT LIVING IN AUSTRALIA ALREADY.IMMEDIATE START !!!Forklift DriversFactory HandsTA/ Semi-Retired...
1yr+ ago
Looking for a labourer(s) who likes the outdoors and would like to learn the Marine repair business. Applicants that have marine or automobile experience preferred...
1yr+ ago
An exciting opportunity for Process Workers exists at our Primo Wacol, Brisbane, QLD facility.These are full-time permanent positions earning $22.37 (Level 1)...
1yr+ ago
BOSS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS IS LOOKING FOR MULTIPLE ROLES TO FILL!!Backpackers or others with general labouring skills, extended skills or a willingness to learn...
1yr+ ago
Need Helper in furniture RemovalsJob starts in october.
1yr+ ago
Urgent!!! Construction labourer need for full time on going work- Immediate start- Competitive pay for right candidate- flexible working conditions- Basic PPE...
1yr+ ago
Caring for 20 dogs and 5 cats boarding 2022/23 over the Christmas and January period.This requires dedication, patients, commonsense experience .Having owned a...
1yr+ ago
Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia.-...
1yr+ ago
Iconic Australian owned caravan making business is looking for cabinet makers, electricians, builders.Visa support given to the right people - 482 sponsorship visa....
1yr+ ago
About usKingspan Water and Energy Pty Limited continues to be Australia's market leader in water storage, rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, and portable...
1yr+ ago
Need labour for demo, strip out, rubbish business. May need the labour to drive small tipper truck. Both available
1yr+ ago
Hello all!Australia’s award winning removals company are currently recruitingJOIN OUR BRISBANE TEAM TODAYWe are a leading, removals company who...
1yr+ ago
We are a large specialist butcher that provides products to the Food Service Industry in the South East QLD area. We are located on the Northern End of the Gold Coast....
1yr+ ago
APPLY TODAY & START AS SOON AS THIS OR NEXT WEEK!1800-GOT-JUNK? is growing and looking for positive, physically fit people to join our Truck Teams. We’re the...
1yr+ ago
Riverina Water Engineering (RWE) is seeking a Welder based in our Griffith branch.The successful applicant will carry out the welding and fabrication of irrigation...
1yr+ ago
Riverina Water Engineering (RWE) is seeking a Full Time Irrigation Labourer.We provide sustainable, innovative water solutions by working in collaboration with our...
1yr+ ago
1800-GOT-JUNK? is making the ordinary business of rubbish removal exceptional. We are proud to be the leaders of our industry, and we recognize that every member of...
1yr+ ago
Workshop in Mt Magnet WAFabrication and minesite workTrade ticket requiredClear police clearanceDrivers licenceDrug testingMeals and accommodation supplied...
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Workshop in Mt Magnet WAFabrication and minesite workTrade ticket requiredClear police clearanceDrivers licenceDrug testingMeals and accommodation supplied...
1yr+ ago
APPLY TODAY & START AS SOON AS THIS OR NEXT WEEK!1800-GOT-JUNK? is growing and looking for positive, physically fit people to join our Truck Teams. We’re the...
1yr+ ago
About the CompanySituated in the South West of Western Australia, Harvey Beef is the state’s largest processor of high-quality beef for local and international...
1yr+ ago
Are you ready to join the team?Quality Event Hire is on the look-out for enthusiastic, positive-minded people to join our Melbourne warehouse team located in...
1yr+ ago
Looking for a role that can offer YOU flexibility, training, and an avenue into warehousing?Express your interest in joining our DIVERSE TEAM at 3rd Party...
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.