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3mth 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...
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We are looking for to work in our warehouse that can perform basic power tool functions, and pick orders and load trucks as required. Working with steel products We...
3mth ago
We are looking for couples who can do manual labour work We are looking for people with the following: > Manual Car license > Desire to work > Basic power tool...
3mth ago
Job Description Hi there, we are looking for people who can work with our skilled installers, all onsite training provided. We are looking for people with the...
3mth ago
We are currently seeking reliable Labourers for casual positions located in Brisbane and surroundings. Role offers variety, flexibility, and competitive pay with...
3mth 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...
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Job Title: Site Supervisor Location: Perth Metropolitan Company Name: All above Reforestation Australia Pty Ltd Employment Type: Start with a casual contract...
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2 x labourers required for Brendale for work commencing tomorrow (Tuesday 29/07/25. MUST BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Hours: 7am-3pm. 33.10/hour. Must have own steel...
3mth ago
Private Residential location in Bateau Bay, NSW Australia - Not for Profit. Job involves hand-tools only (supplied) and includes; digging soil to 200mm, moving...
3mth ago
Our names are Frank and Sam and we are a couple working in the Barkly region of NT. We are fencing contractors who will move to 2 other stations for the remainer of...
3mth ago
THIS POSITION IS 88 DAYS ELIGIBLE Pro-clean property maintenance is looking for another bond cleaner/ regular cleaner who can fit into a good team and work by...
3mth ago
General labour wanted Sunday 27th July to clean up around house garden n backyards 6-8hrs or 2 pax x 4 hrs. Call SMS 0412 546 803
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Opportunity for a skilled construction labourer for a residential house project in Vaucluse in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. Tasks include but not limited to assisting...
3mth ago
Good morning! We are seeking enthusiastic English & Irish general & skilled labourers to join our team, working on high-end residential builds across Sydney and in...
3mth ago
This role includes general mowing duties across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter Valley Region. Roles are on a casual basis with fulltime available,...
3mth ago
Job Play Labour Hire are always looking for general and skilled Construction Labourers on the Gold Coast. Sites are all across the Gold Coast. General...
3mth ago
Job Description - Commercial Relocations • Duties include relocation of items within the commercial sector, I.T Deployment, assemble and disassemble work stations,...
3mth ago
I'm Andrew, I’m looking for someone with construction experience to come and help build our house in Waratah NSW.The work changes but could include: - carpentry,...
3mth ago
Work available Friday 25/07/25 at Horsley Park (Western Sydney). Will need car to get to site. 34.50/hour. Must have steel cap boots & hi-vis shirt. Physical manual work.
3mth ago
Good morning! We are looking for enthusiastic general labourers to join our team working on hi-end residential builds across Sydney & the Northern Beaches !! ?...
3mth ago
General Labourer required to start tomorrow for rest of the week at Dandenong. 7.30 am - 4.00 pm. Cleaning site sheds. 35.00/hour. Steel cap boots & Hi-vis...
3mth ago
20-40 weekly hours position immediate Start!! Ideal candidates have experience in moving Furniture with a car license preferred. Roles: - Boxed furniture...
3mth ago
Job Description About Us: We're a happy team that makes homes look super cool! We are based in Viewbank, and our job is to make houses look awesome when they are...
3mth ago
Construction Cleaner required for job site in Robina Long term casual work available for the right candidate. Must have PPE including hard hat and white card....
3mth ago
Long term casual work available starting Monday 21/07/25 at Morningside. 31.00/hr. 5.00am - 2.00 pm. Working in a fish factory: Moving stock, scaling fish, shovelling...
3mth ago
We’re hiring a Warehouse Storeperson & Labourers Location: Brendale QLD Hours: Ongoing, Mon–Fri (7.30am - 4.00pm) Pay: 35/hour Duties: - Loading & unloading...
3mth 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...
4mth ago
General Labourers required for work in and around Adelaide. Work varies from labouring to events set up/take down. 34.56/hour. Day, afternoon and weekend work...
4mth ago
Forklift Driver required for 1 weeks work starting on 28/07/25. Location: Bunbury. 35/hour. Hours 7.30 am - 4.00 pm. MUST HAVE VALID AUSTRALIAN FORKLIFT LICENCE &...
4mth ago
? Sydney-wide & occasional regional jobs ? Pay Rate: 33 per hour (casual) We’re seeking physically fit and reliable labourers to assist with ongoing gym equipment...
4mth ago
Our client is seeking reliable labourers for casual positions located in Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs, with immediate start opportunities. This role offers...
4mth ago
ob Description Good morning! We are looking for enthusiastic general labourers to join our team working on hi-end residential builds across Sydney & the Northern...
4mth ago
GNQ Removals Cairns is looking for Experienced Removalist offsider. ( Casual position ) Extremely reliable and Physically fit as heavy lifting is involved. This is a...
4mth ago
Trades skilled people required good starting rate long term work paid weekly must have abn and white card
4mth ago
We require labourers to assist us with site cleanups and streamlining our jobs. We remove floor coverings, kitchens, bathrooms, shop fittings and anything...
4mth ago
2 days work available in Rockhampton commencing Tuesday 15/07/25. Assisting with installation of 3 gates and 3 dog kennels. Must have PPE. 36.00/hour + 50/day...
4mth ago
Relocation Labourer – Melbourne We are currently seeking applications from hardworking and reliable labourers to join our Melbourne team. You will be working on a...
4mth ago
Work available at Redbank. Immediate start. Sorting recycled cardboard. 35.93/hour. 4 hours per day. Ongoing work.
4mth ago
Job Description Job Description Good morning! We are looking for enthusiastic general labourers to join our team working on hi-end residential builds across...
4mth ago
We are looking for a highly motivated Labourers Assistant. Applicants must have experience in the construction field and have a the ability to work independently and...
4mth ago
Labourer required for residential demolition work this Wednesday. Central Airlie Beach. 1 - 2 days work. Job involves assisting removing old kitchen & bathroom...
4mth 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...
4mth ago
The general job scope for this conference will be as follows: • Set up registration desk • Help with registration process • Check catering is timely and correct •...
4mth ago
we are looking for 30 meat workers willing to undergo training if required if you are of shore and have meat works experience we have a Training school in...
4mth ago
looking for chickens boners in Roma QLD looking with someone with knife schools wanting on going work please contact [email protected] or phone 0450062663
4mth ago
We require a general labourer to assist with site cleanup, loading bins, loading and unloading materials and accepting material deliveries. Start: Immediate Start...
4mth ago
Job Description Good morning! We are looking for enthusiastic general labourers to join our team working on hi-end residential builds across Melbourne !! ?...
4mth ago
Labourers required for Bunbury. 34/hour. Yard work. Heavy lifting. Working outside. Possibly 3-5 days work available. Must have steel capped boots, hi-vis and gloves.
4mth ago
Work available starting tomorrow Tuesday 01/07/25 in Malaga. 34/hour. 7.30 am - 4pm. APPLY NOW!
4mth ago
Good morning! We are looking for enthusiastic general labourers to join our team working on hi-end residential builds across Sydney!! ? General duties include: -...
4mth ago
We are seeking a skilled and reliable carpenter to join our team for a remedial project located in Brunswick. This is guaranteed work for 2–3 months, with the...
4mth ago
Art and Mirror installation I’m looking for someone willing to learn how to install TV, pictures, paintings and mirror and some other job. Someone that can lift heavy...
4mth ago
Work available tomorrow Thursday 26/06/25. 7am-4pm. 34/hour. Must have PPE.
4mth ago
2 X strong people required to move furniture in office (heavy lifting). Work available this Thursday & Friday. 34/hour. 7.00 am - 4.00 pm. Must have steel caps and...
4mth ago
Assist roof plumber in all aspects of the Trade. Experience in some form of construction or similar is ideal. Able to climb up onto roof and to navigate across roof...
4mth ago
Looking for some skilled labour to help clean up a building the more skills you have the better but basically simple jobs from sweeping dusting, vacuuming to painting,...
5mth ago
Hello, We are seeking the services of a casual cleaner, this position involves cleaning homes, vacate cleaning, end of lease cleaning. We are a home maintenance...
5mth ago
2 X Labourers needed for 18/6/25. 34.00/hour 1 days work. 6.30 am start at Kingscliff. Taking down fencing. APPLY NOW!
5mth ago
Work needing to be done for our home that was damaged during the 2022 flood. I'm a single mother and the home is livable but needs finishing. Offering accommodation...
5mth ago
Hi, Looking for someone to join our team to work alongside and learn the remedial brick restoration game. Previous brickwork experience is a bonus. The idea is to...
5mth ago
We are a company specialized in the installation and design of Subsurface Drainage on Farms and Sport-fields. We require a Tractor Driver/Laborer to help us with our...
5mth ago
7:30-3:30 ASAP start Must have PPE- Steel capped boots, high vis and be physically able 35 p/hr Other work around Brisbane area also
5mth ago
Join Perth’s Leading Exhibition Builder – Casual General Hands Wanted! Must hold a valid white card Looking for a flexible, dynamic work opportunity? We’re on...
5mth ago
We are seeking fit and reliable offsiders/ removalists for work commencing Tuesday 10th June 2025 for two to three weeks. We need you to assist in the pack down and...
5mth ago
Event work available Monday 16/6 and Friday 20/06/25. Event set up/take down. 2 X Crew needed and 1 X Forklift Operator for 20/06/25. 33/hour for Event Labourer....
5mth ago
Person required to work at quarry picking and sorting through recycled concrete for foreign objects. Will be taught to do some minor greasing of machinery. Yard...
5mth ago
2 Labourers and 1 Forklift Operator required for 1 weeks work at Bunbury (Near Glen Iris). Cleaning up site yard. 35.00/hour + OT rates if worked and daily travel...
5mth ago
Event Labourers and Forklift drivers required for 17/06/25 (9am - 5pm) & 19/06/25 (10pm- 4 am). Location: Bokarina, Sunshine Coast. Day Shift 33/hour. Night...
5mth 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...
5mth ago
New home construction in Revesby as well as other property maintenance works closer to the city. Non smoker preferred. Must be fit and hard working. Must be good...
5mth ago
1 weeks work in Palm Beach, 6:30am-2:30pm jack hammering Must have: White Card PPE- Steel capped boots, High Vis, hard hat, if you've been fit mask tested...
5mth ago
Require a roller driver must hold current driver licence, Having a white card is a advantage
5mth ago
Office Relocation Solutions are currently looking for an exceptional removalist driver with experience in commercial relocations. The ideal candidate will have a...
5mth ago
Helping to landscape Garden Thursday 29th May 9am - 1pm More work on following days if suitable applicant
5mth ago
We’re looking for a hardworking labourers for jobs around Melbourne. You’ll be involved in physically demanding tasks such as general labouring and relocation...
5mth ago
We’re looking for a hardworking labourers for jobs around Toowoomba. You’ll be involved in physically demanding tasks such as general labouring and relocation work....
5mth ago
General Labourers needed on a house construction job site in Donvale. $30/hour, paid daily to account. Renovation of a residential house. Previous construction...
6mth ago
We are seeking reliable, hardworking labourers. Key Requirements: To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following: • Great communication...
6mth 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...
6mth ago
A unique opportunity for a working holiday maker, backpacker and/or migrant workers, to spend time on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, working for a friendly...
6mth ago
I need two people to help me and a friend move my yacht mast. It has to move from one boat yard in Woolwich to another yard about 300 metres away. The mast weighs...
6mth ago
Looking for cleaning staff to work at our coopers plains depot getting our fleet of toilets and showers ready to go to their next big event! No experience necessary
6mth ago
Looking for experienced General Labourers - FULL TIME - NOW Must have: - White Card - PPE - Experience
6mth ago
Looking for an experienced scissorlift/EWP operator to start work NOW! Must have: - White Card - Tickets - PPE - Experience
6mth ago
General labourer needed for constructions sites Usual hours of work 6:30-3pm with some OT Duties will include: General site clean up Assisting Trades...
6mth ago
Nova Organic Cleaning is seeking reliable and detail-oriented cleaners to join our growing team! Pay: $32 per hour Locations: Various suburbs (must be willing to...
6mth ago
? Looking for a Reliable Female Cleaner! I’m currently looking for a trustworthy and experienced female cleaner to help with regular household cleaning. ? Job...
6mth ago
we are looking for heavy filters as well as light car mechanics and truck also looking for ex heavy fitters with cat ex for FFO for the mining sector sponsership...
6mth ago
Need construction Labourers to help construct an aquatic center in Springsure central QLD . 10 hour days 6 days a week 7 Hour Sunday This may count as part...
6mth ago
Job Description The general job scope for this conference will be as follows: • Set up registration desk • Help with registration process • Check catering is...
6mth ago
We’re looking for a reliable labourer with a few years of carpentry experience to assist on active job sites. - General labouring alongside carpenters. - Work...
6mth ago
Experienced Counter Balance Forklift Operator required for 1 day Monday 12/05/25. Sydney Olympic Park. Hours: 8 am - 4pm. $36.00/hour. Must have experience with...
6mth ago
We are seeking general Laboure's for casual shifts across the Gold Coast. Shifts are mostly in the event set up sector - you will be assisting with the bump in...
6mth ago
4 X Event Labourers and 1 x Forklift Operator required for Monday 12/05/25. Location: Homebush Hours: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm Hourly Rate:...
6mth ago
General labourer needed for Robina Must have white card and PPE - Steel capped boots and high vis Will be doing site clean up, using basic hand power tools...
6mth ago
Seeking roller operator for our road crew, working on unsealed roads repairing flood damage. Operating experience helpful but not required, but excellent English is...
6mth ago
Need help installing fence — could be Colorbond, timber, or preferably Besser block/stone. Materials and delivery handled by home owner. Happy to quote for the full...
6mth 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...
6mth ago
General Labourer needed on a construction job site in Mount Eliza on Mornington Peninsula Friendly team environment .$32 /hour, paid daily to account. A lot of work...
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.