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If you are expertise in house painting and searching to secure temporary or permanent work in Sydney.All In One Renovations is a painting services provider agency...
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Staff wanted for immediate start. The Grasshopper Services is a small growing business providing home, yard and household maintenance services both in the commercial...
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Looking for a labourer(s) who likes the outdoors and would like to learn the Marine repair business. Applicants that have marine or automobile experience preferred...
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Urgent!!! Construction labourer need for full time on going work- Immediate start- Competitive pay for right candidate- flexible working conditions- Basic PPE...
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Caring for 20 dogs and 5 cats boarding 2022/23 over the Christmas and January period.This requires dedication, patients, commonsense experience .Having owned a...
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Iconic Australian owned caravan making business is looking for cabinet makers, electricians, builders.Visa support given to the right people - 482 sponsorship visa....
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About usKingspan Water and Energy Pty Limited continues to be Australia's market leader in water storage, rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, and portable...
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Need labour for demo, strip out, rubbish business. May need the labour to drive small tipper truck. Both available
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We are a large specialist butcher that provides products to the Food Service Industry in the South East QLD area. We are located on the Northern End of the Gold Coast....
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Riverina Water Engineering (RWE) is seeking a Welder based in our Griffith branch.The successful applicant will carry out the welding and fabrication of irrigation...
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Workshop in Mt Magnet WAFabrication and minesite workTrade ticket requiredClear police clearanceDrivers licenceDrug testingMeals and accommodation supplied...
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About the CompanySituated in the South West of Western Australia, Harvey Beef is the state’s largest processor of high-quality beef for local and international...
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Looking for a role that can offer YOU flexibility, training, and an avenue into warehousing?Express your interest in joining our DIVERSE TEAM at 3rd Party...
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About the RoleAs a Vehicle Service Agent you are a key component of our operations. This position is directly responsible for the cleaning of the interior and...
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30hr must be able to premix concrete with aggregate sand and cement 3 to 4 hour a day an d some other 2to 3 hour at$20 hour to prepare for fitting a shed lifting with...
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About the RoleAs a Vehicle Service Agent you are a key component of our operations. This position is directly responsible for the cleaning of the interior and...
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About the RoleAs a Vehicle Service Agent you are a key component of our operations. This position is directly responsible for the cleaning of the interior and...
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About the RoleAs a Vehicle Service Agent you are a key component of our operations. This position is directly responsible for the cleaning of the interior and...
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RoleOur client is looking for an individual who can cuts, shape and fit timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings which are then ready for...
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We are seeking keen and reliable labourers for container unloads, warehouse packing, event set up - Including Flemington Race Course (Melbourne Cup) FF & E and...
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Need a helper for Wednesday 12th of October to help unpack a 40 foot container @ Kennards Maribyrnong. Pay rate is $30 an hour cash for this job.Not very heavy...
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Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Casual Positions availableSouth-West Sydney basedOn-the-job training provided with career growth opportunities, a generous...
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We are looking for a number of experienced forklift operators and incinerator hands to work in ongoing roles based in Willawong near Archerfield for an immediate start...
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Looking for experienced trades who might be looking for long-term employment.Visa support and Sponsorship options available.Work is guaranteed and there is...
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Australian Career Pathways, in partnership with JBS Australia, is currently recruiting all production floor personnel for Processing Plants across Australia.-...
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We are seeking a Trainee and/or Licensed Pest Control Technician.Protech Pest Control specialise in all areas of Pest Control services to Commercial and Domestic...
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We are currently seeking a casual cleaner to join our growing business.This rewarding position is based in our Tullamarine branch in Melbourne, VIC.You will...
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Event Set up and Pull down - Be part of the event set up for this years T20 Cricket at the MCG in Melbourne.18th and 19th October and 14th and 15th November - $34...
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Help me hang some shelves, move some boxes. I have a couple of days work at a home in MEadowbank walking distance from the station.$25ph cash
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WALTERS FENCING – FENCE INSTALLERAn initial casual role with view to go permanent full-time for the right applicant. Immediate start available, with up to two...
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We are looking for general waste labourers and in the Sutherland Shire for Day Shift and Afternoon Labourers to sort through building materials on a conveyor line to...
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I need one or two rendererer labourers to join a team resurfacing an 11mx3.5m swimming pool in Chatswood on October 7.One days work but well paid: well above...
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HiWe are looking for a skilled all arounder labor with carpenter skills.We are in the home building industry and have a couple of homes near completion and...
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CleanerMorning shifts 5 week days 6 to 9ishAfternoon shifts 2.30 to 7pmish 5 week daysFlexible shifts available but times are setRegular every week work...
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Assembly worker required for assembling/installing commercial furniture on projects in and around Brisbane QLD. Immediate start. Must have white card. Good...
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Need a morning cleaner in Coolangatta. 30hrs a week. $26-28 p/h. call/text 0414 235 044Can start at 6.30 am .
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Earn $3,000-$5,000/week as an A-Grade Electrician - a sustainable job bundled with competitive rates. You will carry out installations of energy-efficient products...
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We are currently looking for hardworking and committed labourers with demolition experience to join our team. We have numerous opportunities throughout the Sydney...
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40 to 50 dollars per hour + bonusesFull timeOur client is a well known company operating in Brisbane metro area. The company have partnered with some of the...
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Builder's Labourers, General Labourers and Skilled Tradesmen required for high-end residential construction projects. Ongoing work, with daily allowances, work with...
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PACKERS AND LABOURERS - BEEF CITY PLANTAbout the Role:Australian Career Pathways in conjunction with JBS Australia, Beef City Site is currently recruiting for...
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HiI'm looking for someone to help with some fence painting/gardening work in Balgowlah. $35 hourCheersBen
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An exciting opportunity for Process Workers exists at our PrimoChullora, Sydney, NSW facility.These are full time positions earning $21.39 (level 1) as per the P...
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Harvey Developments is an Alice Springs based construction company that operates across 322,217s/km of the Barkly Region, Northern Territory. We’re currently seeking...
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BICYCLE MECHANIC & BIKE SALESFreedom Machines is looking for employees who are fun, energetic, customer-friendly and hard working.The bicycle mechanic’s...
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We are currently setting up an amusement ride for this years Royal Melbourne Show. It is a large fair/eventHeaps of days and hours available. Need to be fit and...
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We require labourers and carpenters of ongoing job.Please apply with you details.
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I Am seeking a few people to assist with a small guest property i want to step it up a little. Work is mixed so all skill sets welcome.Jobs include reinstate veg...
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Labour Revolution are looking for general labourers to join busy builders on a number of residential sites across Melbourne's CBDWork will range from general site...
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Our civil client is expanding and a position arose in our maintenance team for work in Rocklea with some travel to sites. We have a fleet of earthmoving machinery...
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We are looking for an experienced excavator operators for an immediate start for throughout South BrisbaneThe role is starting on a casual basis with a more...
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About the roleDue to the unprecedented growth in the civil construction industry, our well-established Civil Construction client is now looking for motivated...
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Our client prides itself on being one of Queensland's leading sub-division and road construction businesses with over 30 years' experience.Due to a high volume of...
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Logistics Coordinator to join one of our client's Head Office team for a permanent position. It's a full time job to start as...
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Red Rock is currently seeking experienced Roller Operators for an immediate startThe client you will be working for is a distinguished Civil Construction company...
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Our client is a leader in the world of clinical, pharmaceutical, commercial and industrial waste management.Located south of Brisbane, they opened in 1993 and have...
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Red Rock Recruitment currently have vacancies available for labourers/forklift operators and pickers and packers in North Brisbane. All positions are ongoing,...
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Our client is a clear leader in it's field and requires fit and agile labourers for timber mill work.These are ongoing roles with room to advance within the...
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Elm Cleaning Bayside are looking for new members to join our growing team!What you need to know:Work Monday to FridayCasual employment with 5 days a week...
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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.