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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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Labourers needed for Relocation in NEWTOWN NSW for 1 day of work on Friday 20/12/2024work shirt will be provided on the day.
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We require 2 people for packing up some kiosks in shopping centres on the 24th of December from 3pm approximately to 2am in the morning.There will be some heavy...
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We require 2 people for packing up some kiosks in shopping centres on the 24th of December from 3pm to 2am approximately in the morning.There will be some heavy...
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Position as a driver for a cleaning business.Working 10am till 4pm.I have shifts 7 days a week.So a rotating roster would workGood money.Start now...
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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 approximately the next 3...
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Looking for 6 people to help pack up kiosks around major shopping centres around Perth on the 24th.The work will likely start around 4pm on the 24th and end...
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Join Our Cleaning Crew! ?✨Are you looking for a flexible job with a friendly team? We’re on the hunt for reliable cleaners to help keep our spaces sparkling!...
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This position is for a Qualified Traffic Controller. Please only apply if you have NT Traffic Management tickets, or you are booked onto an NT Traffic Management...
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Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple...
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General labourers needed for pack down and set up of events.Must have PPE: Steel Capped Boots and Hi VisMonday 16th and Friday 20th 8am-5pmOther shifts...
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Labourers needed for in Macquarie Park for help pressure washing LED lightingTomorrow (Tuesday 10/12/24) 7am -3pmPPE needed steel capped boots
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Seeking reliable staff for Immediate start - cleaning air bnbs in the City of Melbourne and baysideTraining provided,Excellent pay $$$We have work 7 days a...
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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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2 labourers required for 8 days doing general tidying and gardening.From Wednesday 4th December.$40 HR and 10hr days
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General labourers needed Friday 7.2.25, 8am-4pm Mt Kuring Gai for an events company needing help in their warehouseMust be:Physically fitPPE: Steel capped...
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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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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...
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PS Car Removal is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Automotive Recycling Coordinator to join our team in Darwin. In this role, you will oversee the efficient...
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General Labourers wantedStarting: Monday 02/12/2024(3-4 days work plenty more work for right candidate)Location: FitzroyMust have: White Card and PPE...
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INSTALLERS WANTED!Blind, curtain, shutters & awning.
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General labourer needed for full time work, Mon-Fri, sometimes Saturday morningUsual hours of work 6:30-3pmDuties will include:General site clean up...
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ABOUT USHarvey Beef is Western Australia’s largest and most trusted beef processor, delivering premium-quality beef to both local and global markets since 1919....
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About Victorian Temporary Fencing (VTF):The Lee Family has been pioneering fencing solutions in Victoria since 1948. VTF has established itself as the market...
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we are looking for a strong, hard working men to join our team,we are a family own Piggery business located around western down southern down and south Burnett...
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Australian based civil construction company seeking general labourer with excavator operations experience. Working away all over Australia. Company based in Macarthur...
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We are looking two (2) men to join our Christmas Tree Farm for the 2024PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE READING APPLYING FOR THIS JOB. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE OUR TIME. Must...
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Yard cleanup loading a skip bin $30.00 per hour cash,
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Moves boxes and household furniture within the warehouseTidy up separate furniutre to donate
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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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Hi :)We are hiring for warehousing labourongoing labour job.Location: Wonthaggi Road, Lance Creek VIC 3995Shift: Afternoon PositionPay: $31.06...
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Hi,We have a few of odd jobs that need to be done around the house and require an energetic and hard working person to work around 8 hours a day for 2 or 3 days a...
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Look for someone there who can help in the house 4 to 5 times a week for 4 hours a day.To clean the pool, clean the garden, take out the bins, water the plants and...
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We are looking for general labourers and forklift operators to help with the pack down of events in and around Sydney.First one starting 28/1/25, shifts usually...
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An events crew need help with the pack down after an event in Brisbane 20/11/24 8am-5pm. You will be helping dismantle a large metal structure of LED cabinets. They...
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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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The general job scope for this conference will be as follows:• Set up registration desk• Help with registration process• Check catering is timely and...
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General labouring job for 2 weeks ASAP start ideally 11/11/24, 6:30-3:30pm in Stapylton, Gold CoastTasks will include:Major site clean and consolidating...
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Certified organic garlic farmWorkers needs to gather garlic and then hang in shed to dry and cure.We provide lunch and fuel money for the driver of vehicle
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Hi,We’re looking for a builder who can help us for around 10 days (painting and fitting out wall panelling for a container home, building shelves/storage, etc.)...
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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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Arafura Traffic Control are currently hiring experienced traffic controllers in the Darwin Region.Holding inductions for an immediate start.*Must have white card*...
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Divine Water Tanks are looking for an installer to join our steel water tank installation crew.Preference will be for a Trade qualified applicantRole is...
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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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Hi , looking for 1 or 2 people for general house and yard tidy up . Will be staining timber deck and a little painting so must be neat with a brush .Mostly a good...
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Pickers & Pruners Labour Hire Pty Ltd are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our packing shed teams. This a vacant position to be filled...
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About the Job:We’re looking for a hardworking, reliable person to join our team as an Exterior Cleaning Technician. You’ll be working outside to clean roofs,...
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General labourers and forklift operator required for this Thursday 8am start - FULL DAY.This is a bump out of an event at the GABBA stadium. Good clean work and...
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** FANTASTIC Job Opportunity starting NOW **We are a small family business seeking a General and/ or Once Off Cleaner or Cleaning Team.BENIFITS:* Very...
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General labourer needed for x3 days - Wednesday 06/11-08/11 for a busy hire and rental companyDuties will include:Cleaning site shedsCleaning white goods...
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GENERAL & SKILLED LABOURERS - WESTERN SYDNEY SITESTHE PROJECTSA number of large infrastructure projects have kicked off across Western Sydney including the new...
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To assist with all labouring duties on a work site. Very manual work ie; some heavy lifting, digging, wheelbarrow Ong shovelling etc...Keen to learn new skills...
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We are looking for laborer's to assist our team in restoration works in the Canberra region.- Applicable towards your 88 days- Great Pay ($31.21 p/hr) and variety...
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BD Building Projects, a leading high-end carpentry company, is currently seeking skilled and motivated carpenters and labourers to join our dynamic team in Queenstown,...
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Job DescriptionRange Event Hire is a progressive event hire company seeking casual labourers to help deliver and erect marquees for weddings/parties and corporate...
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Alpha Joinery is looking for a Cabinet Makers/joiners and Installers, to join our team in DARWIN, Northern Territory. The candidate will be working with (Residential,...
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We are currently offering multiple roles of full-time Entry Level Process Labouring Positions with various opportunities at our Meat Processing Facility located in...
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We are currently offering multiple roles of full-time Entry Level Process Labouring Positions with various opportunities at our Meat Processing Facility located in...
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Moving and Lifting heavy items to organise Warehouse.Building shelving, workspaces and organising spaces.Approximately 5 days worth of work, possibly more.ABN...
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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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About the Company:Harvey Beef is Western Australia’s largest processor of high-quality beef, committed to delivering excellence in both local and international...
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Direct Pool Supplies is a national pool and spa specialist company, servicing in multiple locations along the east coast of Australia.We are looking for new team...
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Cleaners with experience required ASAP for short stay apartments in the city please contact 0490 186 814 via text message and send your resume
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Location: Murray Bridge, SAAbout Thomas Foods InternationalFamily owned since 1988, Thomas Foods International (TFI) is one of Australia's largest family-owned...
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Paint supplied need your own paint brush. Paint upstairs home approx 3 days work, partially completed job already.Does not need to be consecutive days but must be...
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Hiring:We are Urgently looking for new staff!Everest Eco-cleaning company- Brisbane cleaning team seeking reliable cleaners to cover Brisbane and greater Brisbane...
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Require some people to setup some Kiosks in Shopping centres on the below dates:Sunday 27th October - From 1.30pm to 1.30am (Approx)Monday 28th of October - From...
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General Crew members needed for the setup of an event in PerthMust be reliable with good access to transportPhysically fit and able to lift up to 20kg...
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Earth Structures Melbourne/Peninsula has two new projects in Newlyn and Napoleons, both 15min from Ballarat. Ballarat is a major regional centre in Victoria (110km...
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Excavator operator and labourer required for nation-wide work.Minimum 2 years experience, willing to travel for work.Great salary, living away from home...
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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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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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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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Skilled Construction Labourers and qualified Scoffolders Wanted – Train as Scaffolders with Thomas Scaffolding!Locations: Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Forster,...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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.