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22d ago
General Labourers required for work in and around Adelaide. Work varies from labouring to residental construction site. 32/hour. Day, afternoon and weekend work......
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Casual General Labourers Wanted | White Card Required | ABN Work The Kingsmen Recruitment Agency has been assisting working holiday makers and backpackers find work...
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Casual General Labourers Wanted | White Card Required | ABN Work The Kingsmen Recruitment Agency has been assisting working holiday makers and backpackers find work...
22d ago
💪 LABOURERS WANTED We’re looking for general & skilled labourers to join our team across all of Sydney – including in the CBD, Eastern Suburbs + surrounding areas!...
23d ago
Looking for x1 Labourer in Whyalla Norrie SA 5608 on Thursday the 25th of June. The shift will start at 10am. White Card preferred but not essential. Pay...
23d ago
Travelling Australia? Experience Central West NSW while working with a well established local concreting company. Concrete laborer wanted. Come with a good work...
23d ago
Cleaning and painting on apartment in preparation for rental and gardening, pruning
23d ago
Join Our Team at Fragile Removals & Storage in Melbourne! 💰 Excellent pay rates, plus all OT penalty rates paid! 💰 Are you tired of a boring office job or...
24d 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...
24d ago
Tough Work in a Stunning Location — Travelers Wanted Group 6 Metals Limited is on the hunt for hardworking, individuals to join our processing team at the Dolphin...
25d ago
Property M&D Pty Ltd is looking for a reliable casual construction labourer / trade assistant for upcoming fencing, retaining wall and general carpentry/maintenance...
25d 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...
26d ago
LIVE-IN BACKPACKER / HANDY PERSON – PORT STEPHENS ANIMAL ADVENTURES Looking for a motivated backpacker with basic trade, maintenance or handyman skills to help...
26d ago
You will be responsible for: Packing & unpacking office spaces Off-siders Assembling & Disassembling Loading/Unloading trucks General labour experience Corporate...
26d ago
Make great money, meet new people and experience the best of regional South Australia and western Victoria. Looking for a seasonal job with big rewards? Each year,...
27d 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!...
27d ago
WAREHOUSE, RELOCATION & EVENT CREW WANTED! 🚨 💪 Looking for flexible work? We've got something for everyone! ARC Staff is currently seeking Warehouse Labourers,...
27d ago
We are looking for an experienced Leading Hand Concreter (5+ years of experience) for an immediate start on local projects. Working holiday makers with solid...
27d ago
Looking for an offsider for tomorrow only in Fitzgibbon, starting at approximately 11:00 am. Duties include delivering and moving boxes and furniture. We have 3...
28d ago
We manufacture high performance components from prepreg carbon fibre and other specialist composite materials. We’re looking for reliable backpackers or working...
28d ago
💪 LABOURERS WANTED We’re looking for general & skilled labourers to join our team across all of Sydney – including in the CBD, Eastern Suburbs + surrounding areas!...
28d ago
We currently have an opening for Casual Environmental Technicians to join our Perth team for the upcoming winter revegetation season. The Role We are seeking...
29d ago
Charleston's Fine Art Auctions is a family-owned business that has been operating successfully for 28 years. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Truck...
1mth ago
Looking for skilled and general labourers for jobs in and around Toowoomba. Jobs could include general site clean-up, concrete patching, use of basic hand power...
1mth ago
Labourer needed for Monday 15/6/26 at High Wycombe. Working for a fencing company. 7.30 am start. Must have PPE. Apply NOW if available.
1mth ago
It is for crew to join our family team catching Octopus in Bass Strait. Crew are well paid and will be required to spend up to 7-8 days at sea onboard our well...
1mth ago
We’re looking for hardworking people to help at chicken factory. Located in Adelaide, South Australia. Roughly 30 minutes from the CBD. We’re looking for people to...
1mth ago
Cleaners Required – Bond, Builders, Commercial, Office & Home Cleaning We are currently seeking experienced and reliable Cleaners to join our growing team. Cleaners...
1mth ago
Assemble timber wall frames & roof trusses Operate saws, nail guns & hand tools General factory labouring Training provided — no experience needed WHV...
1mth ago
We are currently looking for a number of workers to commence work within a factory environment located in Willawong QLD To be considered For this role you must have...
1mth ago
Job Description Hi All, We are seeking enthusiastic General & Skilled Labourers to join our team, working on high-end Residential/Commercial builds across...
1mth ago
Job Description We are looking for a mature, motivated, and reliable people to join our fencing team. We erect various types of fences across Rural WA. We currently...
1mth ago
Ambient Sustainable Living is looking for qualified carpenters currently in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa for a long-term position with excellent salary. We...
1mth ago
We have casual shifts available for general labourers Adelaide and inner suburbs Duties include commercial relocations and install of items. *32.31/hour *Paid...
1mth ago
Job Description Commercial Relocations • Duties include relocation of items within the commercial sector, I.T Deployment, assemble and disassemble work stations,...
1mth ago
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...
1mth ago
The panel manufacturing factory is looking for two panel making workers: - day shift 7:00am- 3:00pm or 5:00am -2:00pm at 40.13 per hour - afternoon shift 15:30...
1mth ago
Pay: From A30.35 per hour Sausage Factory All-Rounder (Blacktown) Location: Blacktown Work Days: 4 days/week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) Hours: 32-35 hours/week +...
1mth ago
Starts from 1st July 2026 [88 days work] Timber Process Worker - Casual Full-Time Working Holiday Visa Holders Welcome! Eligible for 2nd & 3rd Working Holiday...
1mth ago
WEST FOOTSCRAY *CASUAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE* We are the leading office relocation company in Melbourne. With an opportunity to work somewhere new everyday and get...
1mth ago
Workforce United is Looking for - *Experienced Cleaners to Join our Cleaning Crew! *Work is Around Wollongong and the Illawarra area *Whitecard is Advantageous...
1mth ago
💪 LABOURERS WANTED We’re looking for general & skilled labourers to join our team across all of Sydney – including in the CBD, Eastern Suburbs + surrounding areas!...
1mth ago
LABOURERS WANTED – TUESDAY 16 JUNE & WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE We are looking for 4-5 physically fit labourers to assist with a turfing project on Sydney's lower North...
1mth ago
Looking for skilled and general labourers for jobs in and around the Gold Coast area. Jobs could include general site clean-up, concrete patching, use of basic hand...
1mth ago
Skilled Labourer with power pool experience required for immediate start Tuesday 9/6/26 for 1 week at Toowoomba. 36/hour. 6.30 am start. Must have White Card, full...
1mth ago
Builder wanting offsider to help on site Advantageous to have white card and machinery operations experience/ tickets etc
1mth ago
Looking for x1 Spotter Labourer in Toowoomba for the 10th and 11th of June (Wednesday & Thursday). The shift will start at 8am each day. White Card preferred....
1mth ago
Art Courier - Melbourne Based PERFECT JOB FOR BACKPACKERS LOOKING FOR LONG TERM WORK We are seeking a reliable and professional Art Courier to join our team on...
1mth ago
Delivery role for an current contract for delivering new wheelie bins throughout the Frankston council area. Two people in a truck, a manual car licence is not a...
1mth ago
Looking for casual event crew to help set up and pack down large shows/events across Sydney Duties include: - Assist in loading and unloading equipment - Laying...
1mth ago
GOLD COAST LOCATION Travelling to Queensland anytime soon. We are looking for trade assistants to assist in manufacturing workshop, switchboard construction,...
1mth ago
About the Role Primo Foods are currently seeking hygiene operatives to join our business in Wacol, Brisbane. We are looking for people to join our team in an entry...
1mth ago
Looking for skilled and general labourers for jobs in and around the Brisbane area. Jobs could include general site clean-up, concrete patching, use of basic hand...
1mth ago
Needed: x1 Spotter with EWP Ticket with 11m and above Task: Monitor site safety. Your sole focus is to look after the technician working on a ladder and roof, while...
1mth ago
We are seeking general labourers to join our team for a variety of shifts across Sydney, NSW. Ongoing - Temp to perm work, and causal shifts available. Available...
1mth ago
TREE PLANTERS WANTED – Green Growth Planting We're a Sydney-based planting crew looking for good people to join us for ongoing work. Straightforward outdoor work...
1mth 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!...
1mth ago
💪 LABOURERS WANTED We’re looking for general & skilled labourers to join our team across all of Sydney – including in the CBD, Eastern Suburbs + surrounding areas!...
1mth ago
Hello We are looking for full time landscapers to join our team based in Illawarra & Shoalhaven. We require someone with 1-2 years experience! A car if...
1mth ago
We are looking for motivated and hard working individuals to join our workplace as Tent Crew. Responsibilities will include day to day maintenance of the tent and the...
1mth ago
Needed: x1 Spotter Task: Monitor site safety. Your sole focus is to look after the technician working on a ladder and roof, while ensuring members of the public...
1mth ago
Seeking a full time labourer for our multistorey development in Miranda. Close to train station Must have white card and PPE No tools required. Tasks include site...
1mth ago
looking for a general labourer, indoor work good hourly rate
1mth ago
Looking for a few Labourers with a Forklift Licenses Times: 6am -2pm Pay rates: 36.00 Needs PPE- Hard Hat, Boots and High Vis ON GOING WORK -THIS IS...
1mth ago
Needs MR (Medium Rigid) drivers x2 who will also do some labouring Start: ASAP Pay Rate: 37.00p/h Start times: 6/8am starts
1mth ago
💰 Excellent pay rates, plus all OT penalty rates paid! 💰 Are you tired of a boring office job or feeling lonely working from home? 😤 Then this job is for you! •...
1mth ago
HLH Group is currently seeking construction labourers for ongoing work starting immediately across the Sydney region. We are looking for physically fit, reliable...
1mth ago
Art Courier (Casual) – Melbourne Based We are seeking a reliable and professional Art Courier to join our team on a casual basis, based in Melbourne. This role...
1mth ago
TechniGroup Australia requires an enthusiastic Assistants to work with our projects team, based in Queanbeyan NSW. Building and construction - internal cleaning and...
1mth ago
Looking for skilled and general labourers for jobs in and around the Gold Coast. Jobs could include general site clean-up, concrete patching, use of basic hand...
1mth ago
2 x Labourers Needed – Griffin, QLD 4503 Tasks will include installing temporary fencing, general site clean-up, and manual handling duties around a construction...
1mth ago
Looking for x1 Spotter Labourer in Redcliffe on Tuesday 2nd June & Chermside on Wednesday 3rd of June. The shift will start at 8am each day. White Card preferred...
1mth ago
Full-time hours (38hrs/week) Day & Afternoon shifts available Free onsite parking Primo Foods is seeking reliable Process Workers to join our team at Wacol....
1mth ago
We have a project started the 8th June and will finish around the 26th of June This project is to deliver new wheelie bins around the Gladstone area. You must be...
1mth ago
Garden help 100 for five hours 200 for ten hours of helping out in the garden moving logs and planting small plants. You will be picked up from train station and...
1mth ago
Need a casual employee to assist in louvre installation and maintenance in the Sydney area. No specific experience necessary but basic knowledge of tools is preferred.
1mth ago
General labour position for both male and female . Property maintenance including gardens , landscaping , cleaning , painting etc. Can be full or part time . Most...
1mth ago
Hello! We are looking for 2 renderers to join our team full time starting Monday!!! You have must have experience in rendering & concrete repair. Basic hand...
1mth ago
💪 LABOURERS WANTED – START AS EARLY AS MONDAY! We’re looking for general & skilled labourers to join our team across all of Sydney – including in the CBD, Eastern...
1mth ago
We have a project started the 1st June and will finish around the 26th of June This project is to deliver new wheelie bins around the Dandenong area with positions...
1mth ago
Join Our Urban Green Team! Are you ready to turn the concrete jungle into a green oasis? Look no further – we're hiring for our Civil Planting Team right here in...
1mth ago
Hello! We are looking for a warehouse/ store operative to help one of our clients! This will be temporary position into a full time position with a view for a...
1mth 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!...
1mth ago
We are looking for reliable and hard-working builders labourers to join our team. Perfect opportunity for if looking for steady work, good crew culture, and outdoor...
1mth ago
We have a project started the 1st June and will finish around the 26th of June This project is to deliver new wheelie bins in the council of Whittlesea. You must...
1mth 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,...
1mth ago
Casual Gardening & Property Maintenance Worker - 40 cash per hour We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking person to assist with general gardening and outdoor...
1mth ago
We’re seeking reliable Meat Packers to join a busy food production team in Bankstown. Duties include packing, labelling, and preparing meat products for distribution...
1mth ago
Pallet Racking Installation Job Description We are currently looking for reliable Racking/shelving installer looking for ongoing work in Perth. Duties of the role...
1mth ago
x1 Spotter Labourer needed in Coomera from 25 - 28 May. Location: Coomera, QLD 4209 Dates: Monday, 25th May to Thursday 28th May Starting Time: 7am Pay...
1mth ago
Pay: From A30.35 per hour Sausage Factory All-Rounder (Blacktown) Location: Blacktown Work Days: 4 days/week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) Hours: 32-35 hours/week +...
1mth ago
We’re looking for general & skilled labourers to join our team across all of Sydney – including in the CBD, Eastern Suburbs + surrounding areas! 🌆 ✅ Ongoing work,...
1mth ago
laborer required for a busy quarry, cutting engineered stone for the building trade, must be fit and have own transport. the job is lifting heavy weights and is out...
1mth ago
We’re looking for general & skilled labourers to join our team around the Byron Bay area ✅ Ongoing work, Work starting this week! ✅ Great rates – starting from...
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We are seeking reliable labourers to assist with the installation of inclined lifts (inclinators) on residential and commercial sites across Sydney. This role...
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Starts from 17th June 2026 [88 days work] Timber Process Worker - Casual Full-Time Working Holiday Visa Holders Welcome! Eligible for 2nd & 3rd Working Holiday...
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.