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Job starting Tuesday the 23rd of October for approx. 1 to 2 weeks of full-time work (Monday to Friday at least 8 hours a day).We have 2 positions available for...
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Diamond Quality Cabinets is a busy Cabinetmaking company in the Mackay Region. We are looking for a labourer to join our team. This position is a casual position but...
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Hi,Looking for someone to do some casual gardening work. Hourly rate negotiable.I have the required tools.Lawnmowing, edges, hedge trimming, weeding and other...
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Hi,I'm looking for a casual cleaner for 2-3 hours per fortnight. Hourly rate negotiable.May suit someone working as an Au Pair as I'm very flexible regarding...
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We are currently looking for Process Workers, based in our manufacturing facility in Belrose.These are full-time roles from Monday to Friday, with a variety of shift...
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We require a builder's labourer to help on a residential site in Brunswick for two weeks.Tasks will include demolition, excavation, cleaning and assisting...
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We manufacture components in carbon fibre and other specialist composite materials.• Working with a young, happy team• This is not heavy work and is suitable...
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This role is included as specified work and is part of Natural Disaster works related to the Cyclone Jasper Disaster in December 2023. Please do your own research on...
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Tamarix Poultry Farm is currently looking for a Farm Hand to work on a casual basis in Dandenong South.We require someone that is physically fit and available to...
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Seeking a Full Time Qualified Butcher and assistant to work at a Butcher shopKey Responsibilities:- cut, trim and prepare a wide range of meat cuts- process...
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Looking for a friendly, energetic team member to join our landscape/ garden company!Currently 15 working in the team based out of North Shore (Sydney)Great...
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Forklift Operator needed in and around Perth for event set ups and pack downs.Must have valid Australian Forklift Licence and be physically fit as you will also...
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I'm looking for 2 people to help do manual labour work at our storage facility in O'Connor on the 19th and 20th of OctoberThe work is mostly sorting stock from a...
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Skilled Construction Labourers and qualified Scoffolders Wanted – Train as Scaffolders with Thomas Scaffolding!Locations: Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Forster,...
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Location: Sandalford WineryDate: Monday, 21st OctoberStart Time: 8:00 AMAre you physically fit, reliable, and ready for a hands-on job? We’re looking for a...
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Position is 25 minutes drive north of Byron Bay. Seeking a casual hard working, reliable consistent labourer for approximately 6 weeks. Looking to commence asap....
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Driver/ labourers wanted for bin delivery project (August-November).The work involves the driving of car license trucks and delivering new bins around Sydney....
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Join Our Cleaning Crew at Everest Eco-Cleaning Company! ?✨Are you looking for a flexible job with a friendly team? We’re on the hunt for reliable cleaners to...
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JOIN OUR BRISBANE TEAM TODAYWe are a industry leading removals company who specialise in residential and commercial relocations, we are looking for enthusiastic...
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x8 General labourers/ crew members to help with pack down of an event in Gold Coast.No previous experience needed but must be physically fit, and be able to lift...
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We are seeking fit labourers for event pack down in the Geelong area on Friday 18thWhat you need:You must be physically fit,Have PPE - steel capped boots...
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We are seeking General Hands / Relocation – FF & E labourers for casual positions located in Brisbane inner & Surrounding suburbs!Locations include -...
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Hi Everyone!Fragile Removals & Storage are hiring for immediate start in Sydney.We are a National Furniture Removals Business, with branches in Melbourne,...
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Due to an influx of work we require a motivated person preferably with a construction background to help with house reroofsApplicants must have a white card...
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TBG has specialised in the delivery of wheelie bins for over 20 years.We are looking for labourers to assist us on a casual basis over the next six weeks for a...
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We are Australia's most established staging company, creating spectacular installations that inspire event-goers around the nation! We are seeking an Operations...
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Starting pay is $35/PH. The position: Someone with experience driving small vans and/or trucks to drive our 3 ton truck. You only need a car license to drive the...
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1800-GOT-JUNK? Brisbane is Hiring ! Rare Opening - Mutiple positions available -We are seeking hardworking, customer service-oriented people to join our truck...
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Morcon Developments is seeking a Builders Labourer required in Residential Luxury Construction company in Inner south east melbourne.Applicant must have some...
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Job DescriptionAbout 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...
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Exciting Opportunity: Christmas Decorator / Installer with Immediate StartAre you ready to infuse the holiday spirit into every corner of Sydney and beyond? Join...
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A capable, fit person to assist with the refit of a 65 ft (20m) Sailing yacht, on the water in Airlie Beach.Work will be supporting tradesman and assisting woodwork,...
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Looking for reliable labourer to assist with shed buildingAbility to use power tools and be physically fitWilling to train the right person
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We require a warehouse/store person to help in our warehouse in Western Sydney. Duties include:• Picking and packing of daily orders• Accurate receiving of...
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We make pallets, timber cases and plywood boxes. We are looking for people who have had some nail gun experience or are even just handy with tools!The job involves...
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Food manufacturing company is looking for multi-skilled process workers/line team member to join our team in our new factory at Luscombe .(Close to Yatala) .We are...
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Food Processing Company is looking for kitchen hand /food preparation talented team members to join our company in our brand new factory at Luscombe (Close to Yatala)...
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Production Line WorkersCoolum Beach, QLD 4573 About Us Lab Organic Formulations is an Australian-founded company that manufactures premium hair and...
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construction labouringprefer building trade experienceaward conditions base rate $26.53 per hourpaid weekly by bank transferweekly payment direct into...
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Chapex Labour is hiring!We are a mobile labour hire company based in Nedlands with over 100 casual staff mostly aged between 18 and 25.You will be working on...
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Join Our Team: Delivery SpecialistAre you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and handling people's goods with the utmost care? Do you thrive...
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**Come and join our locally owned family business in beautiful rural South Australia**Squib Group in Millicent, South Australia are a family-owned business,...
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Need a experienced housekeeper who can commit to more than 6 or more months .This is a 8/6 roster . 10 hours a day
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Yard hand needed for x1 week maybe more for general clean-up of the workshop, tidying parts and oils, barcoding, dispose of old and unusable oils and partsNo...
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x4 General labourers needed to help take down building equipment.Hours are 7am-4pmStarting on Tuesday 15th October for 2 weeksx2 people needed for 2 weeks...
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K & B Timber & Hardware is looking for additional workers for its Truss Plant based in Edinburgh. K & B Timber & Hardware prides itself on being a predominant player...
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1. Visit the Australian Career Pathways website or contact their recruitment team to explore the available job listings and discuss your career goals.2. Identify the...
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Helping our experienced crew installing marquees in and around Melbourne.Main duties of this role include, but are not limited to:Building and dismantling...
15d ago
Help maintenance of house and yard. Clearing sticks, repairing rock walls, clearing under house, etc
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Labourer wanted in the Adelaide area to assist in resurfacing fibreglass swimming pools. Will be working with trained staff and no experience required. Will need to...
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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...
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Flyer Dropping $30 per Hour- Get Matched With Local Jobs!Go to this link to applyhttp://omniprintstore.com/employment/Shift Duration:Each shift lasts 4...
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Free accommodation in exchange for gardening work. Stay in a beautiful treehouse set above a creek with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, wifi, TV and more!...
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Seeking MR or above licensed drivers who are labourers also - Please note: This is not just a driving role you are required to do labour as well.Our temporary...
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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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- Friendly, supportive team environment- ASAP startWe are looking for an experienced, hands on Yardie/Maintenance Assistant who will be responsible for...
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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...
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Good Work EthicsManual Driver's LicenseForklift LicenseStart ASAPCollect PartsYard Maintenance
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we are a small family business looking for full time part time and casual workers cleaning houses units etc we are looking for honest reliable trustworthy workers to...
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Hi all,I'm after some help with some basic gardening and landscaping at my place located in Umina Beach, NSW.Tasks would include weeding, clearing, garden...
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Basic labouring assisting with painting and floor laying.
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Hi,We have positions available as a waste and recycling bin collector and sorter in a research team. The roles include physical waste and recycling sorting.-...
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Mon - Fri 7 - 3:30, general labourer and pick packer needed to help load and unload trucks when they return and prepare orders to go out to clientsAbout you:...
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We require Telehandler Operators for a mine-site shutdown Oct 29 to Nov 4Requirements:Experience operating a telehandlerTelehandler ticketWhite CardDrivers...
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Group 6 Metals Limited is currently seeking dedicated, hard working and reliable individuals to join our processing team at the Dolphin Tungsten Mine on King Island on...
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CK Recruitment are currently recruiting several Parks and Streetscapes Labourers to join busy Local Council based in the Inner West Sydney.These roles are casual...
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Job DescriptionCommercial Relocations• Duties include relocation of items within the commercial sector, I.T Deployment, assemble and disassemble work stations,...
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Reporting to Facilities Managers, you will be responsible for delivering and performing Grounds / Garden Maintenance, General Hand works to a number of large sites....
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We are seeking physically fit workers to work on Bush trails remediation on the boarder of NSW and ACT. These works will commence around the 8th of October and run for...
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We are currently looking for Process Workers, based in our manufacturing facility in Belrose.These are full-time roles from Monday to Friday, with a variety of shift...
23d ago
Hort Staff Pty Ltd is a Labour Hire and Recruitment Company, dedicated to the Horticultural Industry.Are you one of those labourers who is keen to dive in and work...
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Exponet, a leading nationwide exhibition and events company, is seeking enthusiastic applicants to join our Queensland Branch. Based in Kingston, we operate between...
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Groundsperson$27.33 - $30.07 per hour Part Time (based on qualification and experience)Positions available across Movie World and Sea World, Gold CoastExplore...
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Job Description:We are looking for a professional and reliable Art Handler/Installer for casual work. Typically, the job will require one day per month, with the...
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Electricians and Trades Assistants needed for an innovative renewable energy company.Previous solar experience is of an advantage.Previous trades experience is...
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Based in Bayswater, Office Relocation Solutions are seeking casual workers with current MR licence to work either weekends or week days – no experience in removals...
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Steel Frame Company in Mudgee are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team for an immediate start.The successful candidate will be assembling...
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We are the leading office relocation company in Melbourne. With an opportunity to work somewhere new everyday and get paid while keeping fit. We have a great team to...
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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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We are seeking General Hands / Relocation – FF & E labourers for casual positions located in Brisbane inner & Surrounding suburbs!All staff must:Have a white...
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Range Event Hire is a progressive event hire company seeking casual labourers to help deliver and erect marquees for weddings/parties and corporate events on-site....
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An events crew need help with the pack down after an event in Brisbane. You will be helping dismantle a large metal structure of LED cabinets. They are looking for...
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Family run removals company looking for drivers and offsiders for immediate work. Manual Car license mandatory for this role.Heavy lifting and physical labour...
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Looking for someone to do house cleaning at our house each week starting asap at Mosman, and also if possible at PalmBeach (if not that’s ok!).7 hours per week...
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**IMMEDIATE START**We are looking for a motivated Carpenter to join our team.Serious PRO is a well established and growing Renovation and Building Company that...
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Looking to spend your days out in the beautiful Sydney sunshine? Licence to Cut is looking for someone to help with lawn & garden maintenance in Sydney's Hills District
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The roles and responsibilities of this position:Overview/Purpose of Position:To install various types of gutter guard on various types of roofs within...
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Need 1 or 2 men to help move mostly potted plants and a BBQ.The plants are peaches, dwaft mango trees, a lemon, dragon fruit, etc. I would provide the...
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- 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...
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Hello all!Australia’s award winning removals company are currently recruitingJOIN OUR BRISBANE TEAM TODAYWe are a industry leading removals company who...
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We are seeking event labours and general hands to join our teamPositions can commence ASAP.Work as much or as little as you like!Lots of variety!From $30/hr...
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Looking for laborers for various works in various locations in New South Wales Mainly Hume Riverina Area and bit on the Central Coast.38 to 55 hours per week...
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Basic Interior renovation installing floating floor, painting, basic carpentry and landscaping
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.