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Ready for an immediate start? Come and work in a fast paced Arboricultural Company as an operator of an excavator and/or tractor. Operator experience and car licence...
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Ready for an immediate start? Come and work in a fast paced Arboricultural Company as an arborist, working in crews around South Australia. Some works away from...
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We are a local family owned and operated business seeking experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Landscape Labourers to join the team. We have several exciting...
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BD Building Projects, a leading high-end carpentry company, is currently seeking a skilled and motivated carpenter to join our dynamic team in Sydney. As a company...
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BD Building Projects, a leading high-end carpentry company, is currently seeking a skilled and motivated carpenter to join our dynamic team in Melbourne. As a company...
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VISA SIGN OFF AVAILABLEJob: Working on a new home build - seeking laborers - No Experience Required but skilled trades preferred -Where: Boorowa NSWWhen:...
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Make great money and explore regional South Australia with Viterra!Each year we recruit around 1500 people to join us for the harvest season. We operate a storage...
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Mobile Car Cleaner Needed, CAR REQUIRED - Wollongong NSW Area$30 - $35 per hour. Immediate start. Full time and Part Time positions AvailableAll equipment...
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Experienced horse handlers.5am – 9.30 / 10am Monday – Saturday.- Preparing horses for track (headcollar / bridle)- Rugging / unrugging- Leading horses...
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Durock Drilling Pty Ltd is an Exploration Drilling company based in Dubbo NSW, that services clients Australia wide. Durock Drilling specialises in Reverse Circulation...
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I need 2 people to repack and reorganise a storage shed full of boxes, art work etc It needs to be swept out as well. Some items are heavy. Will possibly need to be...
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BUNDABERG LOCATIONWe are looking for Installation / Construction Technicians with a proven history of working on projects from start to finish within the...
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Position: Tractor & Excavator Drivers- Experience with equipment ranging from 400-600 hp- Must be proficient in English- Relevant certifications and licenses-...
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Job Opportunity: General Landscape LabourersInfintree Workforce Solutions is currently seeking General Landscape Labourers to join our team.***HOW TO APPLY***...
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Assist home owner 4 hrs work around house Saturday 8 June 2024. Hourly rate
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If you’re adventurous, driven, and live happy. You want more than just a job. Where else can you get a business education and get in shape? You’ll learn valuable...
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Lamb Boner - 2 positions availableRate : $32.50Job Description:We are looking for experienced Lamb Boners to perform precise and efficient boning of lamb...
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Australian Commercial Labour are actively seeking Skilled carpenters to join our growing team.The right candidate must have :Previous experience in carpentry,...
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Labourers need for Relocation in Darlinghurst NSW for 2 days work on Tuesday 11/6 and 12/6Work Boots requiredwork shirt will be provided on the day.
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Wanting some work doing simple tasks around a renovation projectwork with Architect/builder, 3 storey houseEasy work, helping out, plenty of instruction, near...
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We are seeking General Hands / Relocation – FF & E labourers for casual positions located in Brisbane CBD inner suburbs!All staff mustHave a white cardSteel...
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1/2 day's labour moving boxes of books around an apartment. Boxes about 20Kg but trolley provided. Needed immediately. $200.00. Ring 0412350278 Dr Shaw
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At Green by Nature, we take pride in creating vibrant and welcoming spaces within East Sydney CBD. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Team Leader...
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Forklift Solutions is a small family business with less than 10 employees, located in the Tropical North of Australia in Darwin. We specialise in the Sales, Hire and...
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Melbourne based Metal Roofing Company looking for a roofing laborer with building skills.Must have own transportHave experience working with toolsMust have...
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Labourer/ driver wanted to assist on bin delivery project in Broadmeadows. Project runs for a further three weeks.No experience necessary - $32/ hourThe work...
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Sharp Labour Hire are working with leading builders and scaffold companies across the Hunter & Newcastle region ...... As a result we are now looking for scaffold...
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HLH Group is looking to grow its team of construction labourers for ongoing work.Sites located throughout Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains region. If you are...
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Multiple positions available on a short term basis, with the possibility of ongoing work for suitable candidates!Project at Mount Morgan QLD (South of Rockhampton)...
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Labourer wanted to assist on bin delivery project in Mansfield Victoria (20 May 2024 to 31 May 2024.No experience necessary - $32/ hourThe work does require some...
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ACL are actively hiring for a range of workers within the Construction Industry.If you are looking for work please don't hesitate reaching out to me! You can email...
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Delivery driver wanted from Monday June 24th to Friday July 12th.Your role is to drive a small flatbed truck across Melbourne to deliver and pick up materials. It...
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We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced casual cabinet maker to join our team.Key Responsibilities:Read and interpret technical drawingsSelect...
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Australia Career Pathways is an International recruitment firm based in Australia. We are currently looking for meat workers to join JBS Australia for upcoming roles....
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An online flowers & gift hampers facility located in Brisbane, Virginia QLD, seeking employees to join their team for Mother's Day period for the weekend May 11, 12...
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A chance to earn high and help build Brisbane Rail!If you have previous experience operating machinery, particularly EWP over 11 metres and want to work weekends...
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A chance to earn well and help build Sydney rail!Weekend work available most weekends Friday night to Sunday morning for candidates with previous experience...
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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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Hi there,We are seeking a labourer for our construction business based in Bargo NSW, required for an upcoming job close to Narellan NSW.General labouring duties,...
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We currently have an opening for Casual Environmental Technicians to join our Perth team for the upcoming winter revegetation season.The RoleWe are seeking...
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Labourer to work in brand new, purpose built waste recycling facility.Flexible work hours and days, subject to your desire/availability.Daily duties...
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EVENT CREW REQUIRED NOW!We are seeking a team of reliable and hardworking Forklift Drivers, Labourers & Build Crew to assist with set up & pack up of events and...
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We are looking for a skilled Carpenter to join our team. As a Carpenter, you will be responsible for constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures...
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We are currently seeking a skilled Plumbing Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in plumbing maintenance, repair, and...
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We are currently seeking an experienced Cabinet Maker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in woodworking, with a focus on cabinet...
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**Job Title:** Labourer**Company:** Jabiru Home Renovations.**Job Description:**Jabiru Home Renovations is seeking a fit individual to carry out demolition...
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Urgently seeking staff to start immediately.Casual positions available.Good rates and conditions.Good accommodation supplied and meal allowance paid when working...
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Skilled Labour – Level 3 Arborist• Full time position available- minimum 12 month contract• Projects in Central and North Western Victoria• Join a...
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Casual positions available for traffic management. Immediate startGood rates and conditions.Good accommodation supplied and meal allowance paid when working away...
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Wanted , Fit, Strong, Worker for Labour in exchange for Accommodation and Wages relating to Hours , Lifting and Yard Work involved.
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I have a container house which I'm offering free rent on in return for 8 hours/week of gardening, mowing and all things associated with keeping our 1.25 hectares...
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INTRALAND PTY LTD have a number of roles available (short, medium or long term) which will require the applicants to be either a trade qualified, have trade hand...
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To apply for a job through Australian Career Pathways, you can follow these steps:1. Visit the Australian Career Pathways website or contact their recruitment...
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(Rockhampton) General Packers & Laborer's – Full time $24.89/hr ACP_ADMINOctober 5, 2022Interview0 CommentsAbout the role:Australian Career...
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We have multiple positions for a distribution centre in Crestmead.We have multiple openings for forklift operators with LONG TYNNE EXPERIENCE to start asap....
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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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Helping out with construction, labour, carpentry,building things etc
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Boners, Slicers, SlaughtermenMultiple Full-Time and Part-Time Roles Available NOWA beef abattoir, we export all over the globe.We are growing and are...
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we are looking for a large number of backpackers you must be fit And heathy we have a number of clients looking for hard workingbackpackers must be willing to...
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Processing LabourersPlant/Site: JBS Scone PlantReq Id: 11254Date Posted: 27 Mar 2024About the Role:An exciting opportunity for meat process...
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Skilled Meat WorkersPlant/Site: JBS Longford PlantReq Id: 13989Date Posted: 25 Mar 2024Located 15 minutes south of Launceston, Tasmania’s northern...
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Skilled Meat Workers - Riverina PlantPlant/Site: JBS Riverina PlantReq Id: 13398Date Posted: 3 Apr 2024About UsJBS Australia is the largest and most...
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Skilled Meat Workers (Qualified Boners & Slaughterman) - $3,000 Sign-On bonus AvailablePlant/Site: JBS Beef City PlantReq Id: 13623Date Posted: 31 Mar 2024...
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We are looking for 1 labourer to assist on a two week project based in Mansfield, Victoria (end of May to first week of June)The work involves assisting us to...
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PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN DARWIN!!!!Looking for someone to give us a hand up to 20 hours per week- Ensuring the overall maintenance and...
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Benny's Backyards requires an energetic labourer to assist with garden maintenance tasks, for example, lawn mowing, hedging, weeding and other similar tasks - we are...
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Box Recruitment is a preferred supplier to a high-end Building business that covers some of the most impressive luxury residential developments in the Strathfield area...
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Are you skilled with your hands and have a knack for fixing things? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? We’re seeking a talented...
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VISA SIGN OFF AVAILABLEJob: Working on a new home build - seeking laborers - No Experience Required but skilled trades preferred -Where: Boorowa NSWWhen:...
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The companyOur busy demolition business is looking for 2 x HR truck drivers. On-going consistent work and full-time hours including Saturdays. We are dedicated to...
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Job DescriptionThe company:Our busy demolition business has several openings available for experienced labourers*, motivated and fit individuals, indoors and/or on...
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The company:Our busy demolition business has several openings available for experienced labourers*, motivated and fit individuals, indoors and/or on night shift....
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Are you a skilled and reliable driver seeking an exciting opportunity in the automotive industry? Hobart Auto Removal is looking for a dedicated Towing Truck Driver to...
8mth ago
Access Metal Recycling is an Australian, family owned metal recycling business with facilities in Barmedman (New South Wales), Orange (New South Wales) and Canberra...
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Access Metal Recycling is an Australian, family owned metal recycling business.We are currently seeking experienced plant operators for our Barmedman site....
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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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**Now Hiring: Milk Delivery Driver**Location: Mackay QLDSalary: $65,000 per year plus superannuationBenefits: 4 weeks annual leave per yearA reputable milk...
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Experienced Builders LabourerYOU NEED A CONSTRUCTION WHITE CARD and your own boots and HI Vis$37.50 Per hour2 weeks straight 10 Hour daysWe need a 2...
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EVENT CREW REQUIRED NOW!We are seeking a team of reliable and hardworking Forklift Drivers, Labourers & Build Crew to assist with set up & pack up of events and...
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Job descriptionHouse Staging 4less is seeking an experienced Property Stylist to join our team in Melbourne. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years'...
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Hi there,Inspired staffing are recruiting on behalf of a reputable waste and recycling company in ECHUCA.We are looking for labourers to work as process...
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Cleaner Required for display home and pre move in Cleans.Must have attention to detail, be able to be taught how to clean glass windows with a squeegee. Must be fit...
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The company:Our busy demolition business has several openings available for motivated and fit individuals to work on site, indoors and/or on night shift from time to...
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Looking for someone who has experience with painting.Needing to repaint all the walls of a fitness studio, the space is empty so no furniture in the way and we...
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.