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We are seeking labourers for commercial fit out in Moololabah in the Sunshine Coast Ongoing work for the next 1-2 months Start time 6.45am You will need full...
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labouring work for a few months available in Belmont. Shop hoardings; defits in retail shopping centre. Working under supervision. Must be able to get to site...
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Start date: Thursday 25.09.25 Start time: 07:00AM Site location in: Bomaderry, NSW Pay Rate: 33 per hour (casual) We’re seeking physically fit and reliable...
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Gardening, fencing, shifting and carrying materials, digging, working with the tools is required. Labourer will be healthy, strong and fit. Hourly pay is 30.5 Working...
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Labourers required for 2 days work next Monday 29/9 and Tuesday 30/9/25 at Richmond. Installing temporary fencing. 32.00/hour. 7.30 am start, full days. Must...
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Location: Sutherland. 4 hours work at Sutherland erecting temporary fencing. Shift: Wednesday 24/09/25. 34.56/hour. 4 hour shift. Accessible by public transport.
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ProLawn is a small business based on Sydney's upper North Shore. Every spring, we service residential homes on Sydney’s North Shore. Our two main services...
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Title: Welder and/or Boiler Maker Wage: 45-55/hr Work Location: Rydemale NSW/ Adele SA We are looking for applicants who demonstrate the following: Requirements...
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Labouring work available in Upper Mt Gravatt. Night shift for 3 nights starting Monday 22/09/25. Rates T&Half 48 & Double Time 62/hour. 5pm - 1am. MUST have steel cap...
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We’re looking for a fit couple or two friends to help with a short 4-day garden project at our property in Tocumwal, NSW (Tocumwal Chocolate School). When: Monday 6...
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Forever Clean and Green Pty Ltd Local Brisbane Bond Cleaning Company We’re Expanding — Join Our Growing Team! Due to our rapid growth, Forever Clean and Green...
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We are seeking physically fit workers to work on Bush trails remediation on the boarder of NSW and ACT (Queanbeyan). These works will commence around the 1st of...
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We have several casual employment positions available in landscaping, gardening, and lawn maintenance. We can offer 2-4 days a week. As a growing family business,...
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Driver/Labourer needed x1 night shift and the rest day 1st night shift tonight 6pm-4am (49 p/hr fist 2 hours, 63 p/hr thereafter) Following shifts are day...
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We are seeking a full time Builders labourer on a building site in Toorak. Fun and exciting team to work with. Please call John 0438 667266.
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Hi All, We are seeking enthusiastic General & Skilled Labourers to join our team, working on high-end Residential/Commercial builds across Melbourne NEXT WEEK!...
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Job Description Job Description - Commercial Relocations • Duties include relocation of items within the commercial sector, I.T Deployment, assemble and...
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We are looking for one reliable person to start on 20 September for casual landscaping and renovation work. Location: Bundaberg Outdoor work – suitable for someone...
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Gardening Team Member - Sutherland Shire/Southern Sydney Area/Eastern Suburbs The role 35-40 per hour depending on exp Full-time Monday to Friday 7:00am -...
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Event Labourers required for work on Monday 15/09/25. 33.00/hour. Location is Brookvale Oval. 8am-4pm. Must have steel cap boots & hi-vis. Physically fit and strong.
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We are seeking labourers for commercial removals & relocation projects in Yandina QLD. *Project commencing Thursday 25th Sept* What You’ll Need: • Previous...
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Light landscape labouring to maintain property and extend existing steps and pathway
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About Our Client We are seeking a reliable Maintenance Garden labourers to join our client’s team in Sydney, NSW (Locations can vary across Sydney each day) Your...
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No experience & want to earn up to 75 per hour? If you’re strong, reliable, and fun to be around, this high-paying role could be the most rewarding job you’ll ever...
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February 2026 Labourers wanted for manual work on boat will be out at sea10 days at a time. Percentage of catch. Call 0402 442 850
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Location: Based in Pascoe Vale & working across Melbourne Join our small, family-run carpet cleaning business providing high-quality services to residential homes...
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Looking for a keen worker ready to start next week Work involved labourers on-site Construction works Part time or full time
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Warehouse /Storeperson Warehousing experience LF HR higly desired 35/hr 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Frida
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Labourers required to install and dismantling temporary fencing. Dates: 4/9, 8/9, 11/9 & 15/9/25. Location: Hawkesbury Showground & Windsor Boat Ramp....
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General & Skilled Labourers –Byron Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience) Location: Byron Bay & South of Byron, NSW, Australia About the...
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General & Skilled Labourers –Sydney Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience) 33.51 + Travelling costs! Location: Sydney & Avalon Beach, NSW,...
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Hello. Couple needed 4 hours each , a day ,for garden and house maintenance. Weeding. Moving plants to new beds. Making new garden beds. Some painting ; some...
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Event work available Monday 25/8/25 @ Belmore Oval. 8am-4pm. 34/hour. Apply immediately to onboard today to work tomorrow.
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Civil Construction Labourer + Excavator Operator Location: Sydney, NSW Company: CFH CIVILS ________________________________________ About the Role CFH CIVILS is...
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Job Title: General & Skilled Labourers – Melbourne We are seeking reliable General and Skilled Labourers to join our team on projects across Melbourne. What...
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General & Skilled Labourers –Sydney Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience) Location: Sydney & Wamberal, NSW, Australia About the Role: We...
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Driver/ labourers wanted for bin delivery project (June-December) The work involves the driving of car license trucks and delivering & retrieving bins around the...
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We are Looking for people who are Fit and energetic to help with some laboring tasks on a Rural property between Rockhampton and Yeppoon. Job starts late October 25...
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Gardening for free accommodation Available October and November every week Monday to Friday (4days)
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Urgent Job – Friday & Saturday One of our crew is unwell, so we need a last-minute replacement to leave Castle Hill this Friday 10am for 2 days (return Sunday...
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Looking for a friendly and outgoing person to help me do some general labouring and site maintenance Tasks include moving materials, site clean ups, pressure...
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Casual gardening work! * Casual and flexible work arrangements- perfect for WHV! * Training provided, gardening experience is a bonus but not essential. * 2 years...
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Job Description Job Title: General & Skilled Labourers – Melbourne & Sydney Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience) Location: Sydney &...
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SITE OPERATOR/LABOURER The primary purpose of this position is to install, dismantle, load and pack hire equipment and other related items. Requirements: - Steel...
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Mechanical Trade Assistant required. We are looking for someone who would like to learn something new You will need a mechanical aptitude Key...
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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.