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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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Cold Storage LabourersPlant/Site: JBS Brooklyn PlantReq Id: 12241Date Posted: 26-Dec-2022JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in...
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We require a fit, healthy and happy person to join our team. The successful applicant will be a hard worker, reliable and work well in a team environment. We currently...
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Roles & Responsibility• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings.• Knowledge of Galvanized and Mild steel materials• Operate Hydracut...
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We are looking for fit and energetic and individuals with sewing experience to join our factory production team in the production team in an industrial sewing...
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Looking for laborers at a firewood yard....Must be fit as its physical work...Manual car license is an advantage (International License ) but not necessary but...
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We are currently seeking Meat Packer/ Cold Storage worker for an immediate start at our processing facility in Osborne Park.KEY REQUIREMENTSPrevious experience...
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Are you looking for ongoing work throughout Brisbane with a company that cares about their workers? We have multiple jobs across Brisbane and the payrate varies...
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MPDT are looking for suitably experienced Diesel or Small Engine mechanics. If you have experience working on Heavy Machinery, EWP's, 4wd Vehicles, or small engines...
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We are looking for fit and energetic individuals to join our factory production team in the production assistant role. It’s a perfect role for Working Holiday Maker...
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This position is predominantly an autonomous one so only those capable of time management and self management should apply.Duties will include but not limited to:...
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General Packers & LabourersPlant/Site: JBS Rockhampton PlantReq Id: 12784Date Posted: 12-Dec-2022JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five...
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GENERAL PACKERS AND LABOURERS - BEEF CITY PLANTPlant/Site: JBS Beef City PlantReq Id: 12667Date Posted: 19-Dec-2022About the Role:JBS Australia,...
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Share this JobExperienced/Skilled Lamb LabourersPlant/Site: JBS Brooklyn PlantReq Id: 11276Date Posted: 21-Dec-2022JBS Australia’s Southern...
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Skilled Meat Workers - Riverina BeefPlant/Site: JBS Riverina PlantReq Id: 11310Date Posted: 25-Dec-2022JBS Australia is Australia's largest and most...
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WAREHOUSE PACKERWe are looking for reliable, energetic staff with a great attitude to join a well established homewares store in our warehouse space. Much of...
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Omni Recruit require staff to assist with venue set up/pack down for the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert at OPTUS STADIUM - PERTH between 9-13 FEB 2023...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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VACANCIESBONING ROOM - KNIFE HANDS/LABOURERSMON TO FRIDAY WORK MORNING SHIFTMEAT THAW ROOM – MORNING SHIFTFREEZER AREA – FORKLIFT...
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Looking for a labourer to assist in our electrical business for general labouring duties.Work will involve travelling throughout NSW including coastal areas....
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Looking for a labourer to assist in our electrical business for general labouring duties.Work will involve travelling throughout NSW including coastal areas....
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Full Job DescriptionSKILLED MEAT WORKERS – JUNEEand laborer's willing to work backpackers welcomeJunee Prime LambJunee NSW 2663$60,564.40 per year...
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Hi I am looking for someone to assist in some garden work in January. I have recently built a new home and need help with the back yard moving soil, gardening and...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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We are seeking a person to help us maintain our 350 Hotel rooms in Sydney.Seeking a person to do painting and general maintenance work.Person must have some...
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Furniture Installers – Bundoora VICDo you want to work for an industry leading supplier of furniture and fit out equipment? Our client is looking for eager team...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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Hello from Golden Cockerel!We are a food processing facility located in Mount Cotton, Brisbane.Currently, our company is looking for multiply process...
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We are a local Professional Gardening Business that provides a Quality Gardening Service in the Bendigo area. Looking For Honest & Reliable Staff.We are seeking an...
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An exciting opportunity for unskilled process workers exists at our Rivalea Corowa, NSW facility.About RivaleaWe are one of Australia's leading integrated...
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Specialised Food ManufacturerHave you got experience from working in a food manufacturing factory or do you simply want to change your career path? Then we have...
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Civil construction/General labouring roles available in the new year!?♂️?♀️Are you a lover of the outdoors and the Sunshine Coast Region???Are...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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SKILLED LABOURERSUsing our more than three decades of experience in the earth building industry, Olnee delivers the highest quality rammed earth walls, buildings...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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An exciting opportunity for unskilled process workers exists at our Rivalea Corowa, NSW facility.About RivaleaWe are one of Australia's leading integrated...
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Dayjob Recruitment is looking for Carpenter!Location: CanberraStarting date: Always ongoingDuration: Full-timeRate: $35-50 ABN, depending on skillsDuties...
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Dayjob Recruitment is looking for 2 Skilled Labourers with Free Accommodation!!Location: Between Wagga Wagga and GriffithStarting date: First week of Jan...
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Dayjob Recruitment is looking for Skilled Labourer!Location: North SydneyStarting date: First week of JanuaryDuration: Ongoing, all year aroundPeople needed...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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Dinmore Processing - General RolePlant/Site: JBS Dinmore PlantReq Id: 11627Date Posted: 14-Dec-2022JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five...
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Looking for help around my 3 acre property gardening burning off raking tiding up
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An exciting opportunity for unskilled process workers exists at our Rivalea Corowa, NSW facility.About RivaleaWe are one of Australia's leading integrated...
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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...
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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...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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EC Throsby is a Beef Processing Facility located at Singleton in The Hunter Valley NSW.We have approximately 20 positions available for skilled and unskilled...
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EC Throsby is a Beef Processing Facility located at Singleton in The Hunter Valley NSW.We have approximately 20 positions available for skilled and unskilled...
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The positions involve using an electronic voice-picking system to pick and pack grocery products up to 16kg in weight, in a fast-paced and repetitive environment....
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Package Over $100KInfraworks specialise in the provision of Maintenance and project services to the manufacturing, logistics and infrastructure sectors...
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Labours needed for civil works, building retaining walls, white card required, machine experience is a bonus and pay will reflect skills and work ethic
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An exciting opportunity for unskilled process workers exists at our Rivalea Corowa, NSW facility.About RivaleaWe are one of Australia's leading integrated...
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Visual Empire is a Creative Design company offering inspired design solutions in Visual merchandising, Set design, Christmas decorations and Promotional Events....
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We have MULTIPLE construction labouring roles in commercial and residential sites across Sydney.From Bondi, to Paramatta, to Cronulla, to Manly. We have work all...
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Skilled Meat WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Scone PlantReq Id: 11361Date Posted: 10-Dec-2022JBS Australia’s Southern Division has the largest multi-species...
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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...
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An exciting opportunity for unskilled process workers exists at our Rivalea Corowa, NSW facility.About RivaleaWe are one of Australia's leading integrated...
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Job DescriptionPLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE IN AUSTRALIA AT THE NsW CENTRAL COASTCRS is a Restoration company looking for labour to join our friendly team.We...
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Job DescriptionPLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE IN AUSTRALIA AT THE NsW CENTRAL COASTCRS is a Restoration company looking for labour to join our friendly team.We...
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An exciting opportunity for unskilled process workers exists at our Rivalea Corowa, NSW facility.About RivaleaWe are one of Australia's leading integrated...
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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...
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Hello all!Australia’s award winning removals company are currently recruitingJOIN OUR BRISBANE TEAM TODAYWe are a leading, removals company who...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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MUST-HAVE: -Own car-not mandatorylicense Police check(MANDATORY)Vaccinated (MANDATORY)QUALITY of Applicant:- Reliable and Wants stability in JOB with a...
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We are a Campbelltown based company looking for some labourers.You would be putting together pallet racking and shelving materials.The position is a casual...
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An exciting opportunity for unskilled process workers exists at our Rivalea Corowa, NSW facility.About RivaleaWe are one of Australia's leading integrated...
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Are you looking to start work ASAP?Wymap People are currently seeking experienced Warehouse Operators & Dockhands for one of our leading clients based at Sydney...
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Looking for someone to drive a ute and collect damaged shopping trolleys for disposal at scrap metal yard. This is a very easy job and allows you to see the east coast...
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SKILLED MEAT WORKERSJunee Prime LambJunee NSW 2663$50,000 - $60,000 a year - Full-timeJob detailsSalary$50,000 - $60,000 a yearJob TypeFull-timeFull...
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Skilled Meat WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Brooklyn PlantReq Id: 11275Date Posted: 02-Dec-2022JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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About the Role:JBS Australia, Beef City Site is currently recruiting for all production floor positions throughout the Beef City Processing Plant. Beef City is...
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Job Description:APC Storage Technology is a leading National supplier of Warehouse and Office Storage Solutions. We are currently seeking to employ a suitable...
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JBS Australia, Beef City Site is currently recruiting for all production floor positions throughout the Beef City Processing Plant. Beef City is located 35 km west of...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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Warehouse assistant - Labourer1800-GOT-JUNK? is making the ordinary business of rubbish removal exceptional. We are proud to be the leaders of our industry,...
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MPDT are searching for qualified Tree Climbers to join our Far North Qld team. Candidates will need to have:- Construction Whitecard- Arborist Climbing...
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Gardener needed, servicing private residential gardens in Melbourne's inner East.What we need:• Monday - Friday from 7am to 3pm (approx.) - we're flexible,...
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JBS Australia, Beef City Site is currently recruiting for all production floor positions throughout the Beef City Processing Plant. Beef City is located 35 km west of...
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The main facility is based in Thomastown, Victoria. With over 50 years of trading, we now have a number of vacancies for experienced meat personnel skilled in labour,...
1yr+ ago
Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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...
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We are seeking labourers and cleaners – basically ALL ROUNDERS, for our client based in Rosebud, on the Mornington Peninsula, to commence ASAP!Some brief details...
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The Big Timber Shed is part of the Speedy Bins & Speedy Demolition group of companies. Located on Brisbane’s northside in Kallangur we are proudly family owned and...
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About the Role:JBS Australia, Beef City Site is currently recruiting for all production floor positions throughout the Beef City Processing Plant. Beef City is...
1yr+ ago
Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia. All...
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Skillforce are currently looking for multiple labourers to work on the roof installation of the new Costco Warehouse in Coomera.You will be trained in what is...
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We are currently offering a bonus to new hires!Receive a $500 bonus upon commencementReceive a further $500 bonus upon completion of 6 month’s employment...
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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...
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General Labourers x 4 to start WEDNESDAY 30/11We have a requirement for 4 general labourers to commence work tomorrow (may go for 1 week but no weekend work)....
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HBW Foodservice is a local, privately owned and run Wholesale Food Distribution Company servicing Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Burrum Heads, Howard, Childers, Bundaberg...
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Hey,We are looking for someone to help us with our wood stackingand loading.. We have our annual wood chop so we do all the cutting and splitting we just need...
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Two (2) healthy and fit labourers to assist with house framework construction on a casual basis 5 days a week for a period of approximately 4 weeks starting the end of...
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Pexx is searching for a labour hand to help clear our warehouse over the next few weeksWe have a tight deadline and need at least one labourer possibly two...
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Metal FabricatorPlant/Site: JBS Riverina PlantReq Id: 12713Date Posted: 23-Nov-2022About the Role:Reporting to the Plant Engineer, a full time opportunity...
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.