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18d ago
Hi Everyone! Fragile Removals & Storage are hiring for immediate start in Sydney. We are a National Furniture Removals Business, with branches in Melbourne,...
18d ago
We are currently looking for Packers and Process Workers, based in our manufacturing facility in Belrose. These are full-time roles from Monday to Friday, with a...
18d ago
Looking for hands-on work while in Australia? Join our landscaping team in Perth and gain experience on a variety of projects. Perfect for backpackers wanting...
18d ago
General & Skilled Labourers Wanted – Ongoing Work Across Sydney! Good Afternoon 👋 We’re looking for reliable general and skilled labourers to join our team across...
18d ago
Looking for steady work while in Australia? Join our construction team in Perth and get hands-on experience across a variety of projects. Perfect for backpackers...
18d ago
Looking for a Landscape Construction allrounder, For expanding Outdoor Renovations business in and around Perth, Paving, Patios, ModularWalls, Decking, and Fencing...
18d 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...
19d ago
Looking for 2 temporary workers for approximately 3 weeks work (Mon-Fri) at our facilities in Cairns starting first week in November Work is extracting seeds from...
19d ago
Looking for ongoing Meat Packers for a factory in Lidcombe Monday to Friday (4am-12pm) Duties Picking and packing orders Moving pallets and crates Food...
19d ago
Job Description Due to our rapid growth and expansion in the Sydney market, we are hiring Container Unloaders to work at our large multinational client sites. Western...
19d ago
Hi All, We are seeking enthusiastic General & Skilled Labourers to join our team, working on high-end Residential/Commercial builds across Melbourne THIS WEEK!...
19d ago
Are you reliable, detail-oriented, and love keeping spaces sparkling clean? We want YOU! Position Details: 💰 Pay Rate: 35/hour (casual) + performance bonuses 🕐...
19d ago
Labourers required for 3-5 days work on synthetic grass.
20d ago
Full-time general labourer position in Melbourne (St Kilda area). 30–35/hr – ABN – No experience needed. Start immediately! Company: Aussie Bricks Pay rate: 30–35...
20d ago
HEAT BAG - SEWING MACHINIST (Sewing wheatbags closed) WORK STARTS IMMEDIATELY FULL TIME. Full 3 months works in regional Victoria. Qualifies for your 2nd year...
20d ago
Skilled labourer needed with working at heights certificate, particularly boom and EWP experience. Own transport is favourable. Work to begin on the 5th of...
20d ago
APPLY TODAY & START AS SOON AS THIS OR NEXT WEEK! Have you seen us driving around in our big blue trucks? Become a part of the best team Australia has seen!...
20d ago
We manufacture high performance components in carbon fibre and other specialist composite materials. We are currently looking for someone to start ASAP. •...
20d ago
Hi there, We are seeking a labourer for our construction business based in Bargo NSW, required for upcoming jobs close to Bargo NSW. General labouring duties,...
20d ago
We are a family gardening business looking for gardeners to join our team. There is a huge amount of time freedom. Only rules are clients must be happy with your work....
21d ago
TJF MILK is a wholesale milk distribution business that covers all of Central Queensland with depots in Rockhampton, Mackay, Emerald and Longreach. Two (2) pickers...
21d ago
We’re looking for hardworking people to help at chicken factory. Located in Adelaide, South Australia. Roughly 30 minutes from the CBD. Looking for people to help...
21d ago
🚚 MR or HR Driver – Removals Work (6 Days a Week) Door to Door Movers is expanding! We’re looking for Furniture Removalists, Truck Drivers, and Offsiders to join...
23d ago
A strong person is required to assist with moving pebbles and top soil to the yard, level the land and spread the material. This is hard work and required a tough...
24d ago
We have long term casual work available until XMAS for Construction Labourers. Location is Robina. Must have full PPE & White Card. Own car an advantage. 6.30 am -...
24d ago
RWM Group is currently recruiting General Hands for our seafood processing plant located in Geebung, QLD. Location: Geebung, QLD 4034 (Second and Third Visa...
24d ago
Vehicle Spray Painter We are currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Vehicle Spray Painter to join their team in NSW The successful candidate will...
24d ago
Furniture Installation & Removals / Offsiders wanted Lots of work available! Social Team! Monthly breakfasts on us! - 220 per day & super - This is a casual...
24d ago
Job Description SELECT EVENTS AUSTRALIA are looking for hard working, strong, fit & reliable labourers to work in Sydney with an immediate start. Previous...
25d ago
Now Hiring Labourer to assist in installation of stone and all types tiles. Work all around in Melbourne mostly close to city. Experience not necessary but would be...
25d ago
The seafood factory looking for workers: About the role - shoveling ice into poly boxes and placing paybox from bench height to ground level pallet (Max weight...
25d ago
30–35/hr + Super | Casual | Immediate Start We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Labourer to join our bricklaying team across Melbourne’s metro area. You’ll...
25d ago
Drivers needed!! (car license ok). Furniture installation and Removals. Lots of work available! Social Team! Monthly breakfasts on us! Starting ASAP, and come...
25d ago
Job Description Hi All, We are seeking enthusiastic General & Skilled Labourers to join our team, working on high-end Residential/Commercial builds across...
25d ago
The casual Labourer position we are offering at our quarry includes; lifting and sorting rocks, cutting rocks with machine saws, using multiple tools to shape rocks...
26d ago
Job is mainly gardening, along with other odd jobs around the house. Accommodation and food can be provided. Also could assist with flight from Brisbane to Mackay...
26d ago
We are seeking Warehouse, Factory and Event crew labourers. Something for everyone! Various casual shifts available across the Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast...
26d ago
As part of our dynamic team, you could find yourself working in different areas, including: Trimming, cutting, and slicing meat Separating and sorting cuts of meat...
26d ago
Hi I need to dig up and clear garden plants along my pavement (14m x 1m), so I can plant a hedge. I can provide tools and dispose of the old plants. I can pay 40ph...
26d ago
Experienced Workshop / Factory Allrounder - Immediate start - 4 – 6-month commitment - Must have work shop skills - Option for sponsorship...
27d ago
We have an opportunity for a garden maintenance person that will be responsible for mowing lawns, cutting lawns and general gardening clean-ups. The role is based in...
27d ago
General Labourer needed for work at Southport tomorrow Wednesday 22/10/25. 6.30 am - 3.00 pm. 34.56/hour + 44/day travel. Apply Now. Must have PPE.
27d ago
We are looking for more drivers to join our team based in Park Ridge minimum 38hrs a week available plus overtime. Starting rate is 35p/h permanent plus overtime after...
27d ago
We manufacture Concrete Stock Troughs and Corrugated Iron Steel Liner Tanks Looking for General Labourer's Casual Work Immediate start Hourly rate Award Rate
27d ago
TJF MILK is a wholesale milk Distributor responsible for delivering milk and other dairy products to supermarkets, shops, schools, restaurants etc around the Mackay...
27d ago
Job Description Hi All, We are seeking enthusiastic General & Skilled Labourers to join our team, working on high-end Residential/Commercial builds across Sydney!...
28d ago
We are searching for Residential and Office Cleaners This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working autonomously with flexibility in their role....
28d ago
Looking for staff to help set up and pack down events and exhibitions across Brisbane Duties include: - Assist in loading and unloading equipment - Laying...
28d ago
Job Description Due to our rapid growth and expansion in the Sydney market, we are hiring Container Unloaders to work at our large multinational client sites. Western...
28d ago
Early November Help Wanted. Newmat Australia is the premier ceiling company, we are looking for 1 or 2 people to assist in our Artarmon (Sydney) based factory...
28d ago
We are seeking Warehouse, Factory and Event crew labourers. Something for everyone! Various casual shifts available across Melbourne CBD and South East subrubs...
28d ago
Laborer's required to Help with factory general clean up and rubbish removal/moving/cleaning. Walking distance from Penrith train station.
28d ago
I have a container coming in at an undetermined time either tomorrow (Tuesday 21/10/25) or Wednesday (22/10/25). I need a few capable guys to help unload the...
30d ago
I'm looking for people to help set up kiosks around major shopping centre's in Perth next Sunday. There might be the same work the following weekends as well. The...
30d ago
Removals company hiring jockey 30+ per hour part time/ casual are welcome
1mth ago
Join the Job Play team! We are always on the look out for experienced Forklift Drivers, Labourers and Event Staff. Work in mainly around Dandenong and CBD. Hourly...
1mth ago
Are you in the Cairns area now? Are you physically fit? We are after 2 labourers for at least 1 week's work starting from Monday, the 20th of October or as close...
1mth ago
Job Description Why join Twilight? At Twilight Event Hire, we’re not just in the event hire business; we’re in the business of crafting dreams into reality. Our...
1mth ago
MAINTENANCE/HOSPITALITY ALL-ROUNDER The Tara Hotel – Family Owned & Operated We are a family-owned and operated hotel looking for a motivated, reliable and...
1mth ago
Join Our Team at Fragile Removals & Storage in Brisbane! 💰 Excellent pay rates, plus all OT penalty rates paid! 💰 Are you tired of a boring office job or...
1mth ago
2 X Labourers required for night shift on 27 & 28/10/25. 48/hour. Shifts are 10 pm - 6 am. Must have PPE.
1mth ago
Sanding some timber boards on a deck. All equipment supplied plus lunch. Instruction given no experience needed. Pay 40 cash an hour ..4- 6 hours work.
1mth ago
We're a friendly company location in Northgate and we're seeking new team members to help us with our delivery. We handle the delivery of new gym equipment (which is...
1mth ago
Labourers required for 1 or 2 days to assist with moving landscape supplies for a house. 35 per hour
1mth ago
Perth landscaping company looking for Landscape Labourers for work on a site in Geraldton.
1mth ago
Job Description We require labourers with landscaping experience for a remote project DIDO of Cairns starting late Monday 20th October until end of 2025. - 10/4...
1mth ago
We’re looking for strong, reliable, and hardworking labourers to join our growing team. All work is based in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. We offer full-time work,...
1mth ago
Family run removals company looking for drivers and offsiders for immediate start. Plenty of hours for the right candidate, all in house training so no experience...
1mth ago
Jackhammer work available this Thursday & Friday @ Broadbeach. 35/hour + 22/day travel. 6.30 am - 2.30 pm. Must be mask fitted & full PPE.
1mth ago
We are currently seeking reliable Labourers for casual positions located in Sydney CBD and surroundings. Role offers variety, flexibility, and competitive pay with...
1mth ago
Moving and opening joinery cabinets in cardboard boxes to different floor levels via goods lift on a construction site White card required
1mth ago
Hi there, Labour Revolution are in need of skilled Carpentary Trade Assistants, qualified or unqualified to start ASAP No tools required. Job starting this...
1mth ago
Labourers & Victorian CClass Drivers wanted in Melbourne Jobs are in Richmond, Laverton North, Mount Waverley & surrounding areas commencing asap • Packing &...
1mth ago
Commercial cleaning work. Cleaning of Offices, schools, and houses. Cleaning Includes vacuuming, cleaning toilets, dusting, window washing etc. Driver's license...
1mth ago
We are looking for labourers to help set up a tent for Carrols by candlelight in Condon, Townsville. The work is outdoors and involves some heavy lifting, so you must...
1mth ago
The postcodes we are working in are deemed part of the Natural disaster-declared areas and may be valid for specified work to meet a 2nd and or 3rd visa requirement....
1mth ago
We have some odd labour jobs at either our storage facility or setting up some small kiosks in shopping centres. Some of the responsibilities would be moving some...
1mth ago
General Labourer required for work on Monday 13/10 @ Burleigh Heads. 6.30 am - 2.30 pm. 34.56/hour + 22/day travel. Must have PPE.
1mth ago
About Our Client We are seeking a reliable Maintenance Gardener to join our client’s team in the Willoughby area *This is an ongoing project for 1 month, with...
1mth ago
We are currently seeking 10 reliable and experienced meat workers to join their team on a casual basis. 🟢 Details: 📍 Location: Ararat, VIC 3377 (2,3rd visa...
1mth ago
Construction Labourers required for various sites on the Gold Coast. Tasks could be anything from site clean-up and preparation to use of basic hand power tools and...
1mth ago
We are recruiting for skilled and reliable joiner/ Installer with a strong background in joinery to join our clients team. If you take pride in precision, love...
1mth ago
We are looking for someone to conduct general labour duties. Minimal tools knowledge required. Drivers license is a must as you will be doing a lot of driving in a...
1mth ago
Require a labourer to help with the daily farm tasks. That being crewing on our vessel, working in the packaging shed and if licensed driving our truck. Tasks would...
1mth ago
HLH Group is looking to grow its team of construction labourers for ongoing work. Sites located in Palm Beach, Whale Beach, Clareville, Collaroy, Narrabeen and...
1mth ago
HLH Group are seeking general and skilled labourers for ongoing construction work throughout Sydney. Projects are mainly based in the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West,...
1mth ago
Mainly need to be able to do heavy lifting. Can start any time starting from tomorrow (Thursday 30th October). Please contact for details. No experience required....
1mth ago
Honed and Polished Concrete is looking for a Concrete Polishing Trades Assistant/Labourer to join our well-resourced company with ongoing work! About the Role You...
1mth ago
Needing help with landscaping and gardening. No previous experience necessary just familiar with general gardening and cleaning duties. 1 to 2 weeks job. 30 to 35 per...
1mth ago
Like something different every day?? Like to be in new locations - learning new skills ?? Immediate Start Available to the right applicants - yes more than one...
1mth ago
Looking for Staff to start cleaning start date is ASAP in the Melbourne CBD. You must have a valid drivers license, preferably have your own vehicle and be able to get...
1mth ago
At Platinum Marine Management, we live and breathe boats. From sleek exteriors to glossy finishes, our passion is keeping vessels looking their best all year round....
1mth ago
We are a small family run business that operate Christmas popup shops in major shopping centre across NSW. We require 2-3 labourers to help us with logistics work over...
1mth ago
We are a Commercial Removalist We need staff to assist when an office moves or you may work at Crown Casino A wide variety of work Start asap $30 per hour
1mth ago
Don't Miss This ! 1800-GOT-JUNK? Brisbane is Hiring ! Rare Opening - Multiple positions available - Conducting interviews immediately for our summer rush ! We...
1mth ago
Advantage Sandblasting and Coatings is hiring casual/temporary hours General Labourers in Hazelmere, WA. Apply now to be part of our team. Immediate start....
1mth ago
Job Description Job Title: General Labourer – Civil Construction Location: Perth city and Victoria Park, WA Employment Type: casual Start Date: Immediate Start...
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.