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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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Part time general construction labourer, assisting in the manufacture or 4x4 expedition vehicle body's.
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G'day!Essentially, we need someone with a love of landscape construction (timber construction, retaining walls, brick and block, drainage etc etc), getting their...
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Sunschmidt Better Home Pty Ltd is looking for employees. We supply work vehicle and training.You will need- full driving licence- no crime record- no...
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Hello, I am looking for workers for a period of 6 weeks immediately. Men are preferred because objects also have to be carried. The workplace is in Welshpool Perth...
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Qualified and Experienced Forklift Driver required for 38-50 hrs per week for approx 6 weeksGlenroy, SAPrimary role is moving pallets and loading trucksThere...
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Complete your 6 months at our Food Manufacturing facility!Our company is looking for a hard-working Warehouse assistant to join our rapidly growing team. Our...
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General Labourers needed on a construction job site in Donvale.$30/hour, paid daily to accountRenovation of a residential house.Previous construction general...
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Recycled timber mill. Demetalling of timber. Epoxy filling of timber. Tailoring out of machines. Forklift work. Stacking and racking of timber. All training provided...
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Driving of refrigerated truckmust have HR license and experiencenight time drivingmust be reliable40 + hours per weekplease email resumes to...
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About 1-2 hours work per day however you would need to be in the truck all day. From 9am until finish, anywhere between 2pm and 5pm. It is fairly light work,...
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Join our Young and Dynamic Consultancy for Exciting Asbestos Management Projects!We're seeking enthusiastic and motivated casual employees to join our team....
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Construction Labourer who is hard working, honest and reliable.The work is on a house build in City Beach.Task assigned will be varied depending on project need...
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We are looking for a labourer to work with a small team in QLD. Immediate startIf we find the right person we will be happy to support work on a long term basis...
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Job descriptionWe are seeking keen and reliable labourers for relocation work in Sydney and Surrounding suburbs, Great team environments!Relocations work will...
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Job descriptionWe are seeking keen and reliable labourers for relocation work in Brisbane and Surrounding suburbs, Great team environments!Relocations work will...
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We are hiring now!!Meat factory job.Start ASAPQ-fever and PEM will be provided.This area no public transport.Must need own transport.$28.26 start...
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The ANZ Enviro Perth office is HIRING!Join our awesome team as an Asbestos Removalist!You will have the option of an immediate start at our established...
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The ANZ Enviro Perth office is HIRING!Join our awesome team as a Class A/B Asbestos Supervisor!You will have the option of an immediate start at our established...
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TRADIES WANTED!!Are you a traveling worker looking for your 88 days to be eligible to apply for your second year Visa?Do you have bricklaying carpentry or...
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CLEANERS;Responsibilities:• Currently seeking experienced cleaners to work in commercial and residential premises.• • Commercial cleaning• House...
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Responsibilities:Currently seeking an experienced pool technician to take over our weekly pool maintenance schedule.- Pool technician experience (preferred)-...
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Company: End of Lease Cleaning MelbourneLocation: Melbourne, VictoriaJob Type: Full-time/Part-timeAre you dedicated to ensuring properties are left in...
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Landscaper Labour, Up to 6 months work.Must be equipped for the season, outdoor work.$40 per hour.Immediate Start.
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We are looking for Labourers to join our team of Cabinet Makers in Regional NSW. Experience in Cabinet Making or Carpentry preferred but not essential. We have a...
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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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Job DescriptionJob descriptionWe are seeking keen and reliable labourers for relocation work in Brisbane and Surrounding suburbs, Great team environments!...
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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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Perth landscaping company looking for Landscape Labourers for work on various sites around Perth, commercial and residential.
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Commercial CleanerKleenit North Perth Pty LtdKleenit has been providing Carnarvon with cleaning services since 2017. During this time we have experienced growth...
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Jaspre Group are seeking factory labourers in Arundel area.Position: - some tool and machine operating.- stocktaking.- pick...
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WHO ARE WE?ibis Styles Karratha is a well located Business Hotel in the center of town with in walking distance of the main shopping center. Featuring 47 rooms,...
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Job Type: Casual (2-3 days per week)About 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...
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Sharp Labour Hire are working with some of the most innovative builders across NSW ...... We are now looking for skilled labourers to work on exisiting and new...
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Hi, we're looking for a friendly, strong labourer to dig a 1000 litre family pond for us (~1,500kgs of dirt). All the soil will be kept on site and moved a short...
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A small gardening team based on the Northern Beaches and North Shore, is looking for a physically fit individual who can work well with others, happy to work flexible...
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GNQ Removals Cairns is looking for Removalist offsider. ( Casual position )Extremely reliable and Physically fit as heavy lifting is involved.This is a Monday to...
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Looking for a staff member to join our air bnb cleaning team.We are located in Frankston. There is a direct line from the city.There is plenty of work available...
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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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We require 2 people for packing up some kiosks in shopping centres on the 24th of December from 2pm approximately to 2am in the morning.There will be some heavy...
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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 looking fora Passive fire Installer / Service Technician to join our growing team.High level of attention to safety and qualityJob Type:...
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Labour solutions Australia has ongoing casual work available with a Chaff /stockfeed feed company.The role will consist general Labouring tasks required to make...
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Job descriptionWe are seeking keen and reliable labourers for relocation work in Brisbane and Surrounding suburbs, Great team environments!Relocations work will...
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Help load and unload furniture truck , and travel with the trucks to load and unload in different areas of NSW, Victoria and Queenland
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Team members required for piling crews working in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Previous experience preferred but not essential.If you have any basic experience in...
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Permanent cleaner for 2 hours per day ($35/hr)Additional casual odd jobs ($40/hr)Odd jobs include taking care of quotations, meeting with tradesmen / builders,...
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Looking for an experienced concreter that can screed and finish
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Stiles Electrical require Trade Assistants for work on various street lighting, landscaping, sports lighting and large civil construction projects. With the...
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WMPG is currently looking for a container loader.Reporting to the Cold Stores supervisor, you will be responsible for performing duties which include but are not...
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Construction and home improvement apprentice workersWe are looking for apprentice construction and home improvement workers, no experience required. If you are...
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Handyman AssistantJob Description: Assist with minor home improvement repairs. If interested, please contact David by text at +61413272826
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Home handy man type work. Building, plastering/rendering experience preferred but not essential. Approximately 3 weeks work available. $20 cash per hour....
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Monitor tradesman onsite to check their progress and take some photos$40/hr7-8hrs/day for 3 days in totalLocation: Hobart
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Based out of our Sydney maintenance facility (Gladesville) , you will be working in a small team Installing and maintaining our out-of-home advertisements across...
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Early starts early finishes for manual labour good conditions excellent rates for concrete panel work in the suburbs Forrestfield, Forrestdale and Neerabup...
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Wanted someone with either Plastering or Rendering experience for a new build house. And also possibly some gardening and odd jobs if interested in more work....
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$30/hour - Join our team and do external house washing for the most luxurious houses in Sydney.What you will need:- A good attitude- great relaxed vibe-...
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ARC Staff is currently seeking candidates with prior experience in Garden Maintenance who have a passion for working outdoors. If you have experience with brush...
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Join our fantastic team!If you are highly motivated, energetic and enjoy physical work come join the team atButler Carpet Cleaning.Prior experience is not...
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We are a family owned and operated business since 1990. Our highly valued reputation grows with each window treatment we sell. Our business is growing rapidly and we...
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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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Great Pay WeeklyConsistent and Guaranteed work - we are so busy!Full training provided, we just need hardworking peopleNO EXPERIENCE NEEDEDAward Pay rate...
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Poultry process plant Baiada workers are needed!You can experience life in the countryside of Australia while making money!*Recruiting for the chicken hanger and...
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Balonne Tyre Repairs are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Tyre Fitters to join our professional team. Must be able to work as part of a team and...
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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 time....
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Labourer required on house renovation project at Manly to assist with demolition, excavation, structure, clean upPrevious experience preferred but not essential...
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General labouring/light building work on a home renovation.Some skills /building experience is an advantageworking with others on site/self startergood...
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Company Overview:Step into a realm of innovation with one of Australia’s leading lamb processing entities, now in collaboration with Australian Career Pathways....
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Labourers requiredGyprock Plastering company looking for casual labourers at the Darwin Airport.Message 0439774951 with your details.
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We need someone for house cleaning.We can pick you from Gordon Station.We have vaccum cleaner and mop etc$25 per hour4 hours jobTotal $100 cash
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We are a national air conditioning rental company supplying portable air conditioning equipment. Our busy Melbourne team requires an enthusiastic, flexible and hard...
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HR Truck Driver Required, Newcastle-Lake Macquarie-Central Coast & Some Sydney work.Please call Ray, 0414757699
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Verkan Group are looking for Skilled Labourers for general works, 30min from Brisbane CBD- All work counts towards regional signoff for WHV- Opportunity to go...
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New house needs move earth from backyard to front yard. Backpacker welcomed. $35/hr.
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We are a high end residential building company specialising in extensions, renovations and new build work on architect designed high-end homes in the Sydney area....
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Currently seeking a handyman who is experienced, fit, reliable and hardworking who is available for approximately 2 weeks to undertake multiple different tasks that...
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Casual work available at a storage facility in October and November.The work revolves around moving some boxes, packing some boxes, moving items around, unpacking...
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We are a well-established property maintenance business with an excellent reputation in the industry serving the Sutherland Shire, South Sydney & St. George Areas. We...
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we are looking for general purpose labour for construction site. $28 hourly rate.
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Full time position/s available in our MASONRY RESTORATION company!Must have:WHITE CARDDRIVERS LICENSESTEEL TOE BOOTSTAX FILE NUMBER / ABNSome...
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Outdoor work and you get to see all of Melbourne.Work: 3 days’ work from 6am to 3pm Monday to WednesdayCasual rate: $30 - $35 per hourInternational...
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We are a family owned company.We look after hundreds properties in bluemountain and looking for employees to help us with house cleaning, gardening and general...
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Need 2 helpers for Friday 6th of October & Monday 9th of October to help unpack a 40 foot container @ Kennards Maribyrnong. Pay rate is $28 an hour for this job....
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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 looking for labourer's to work on our family owned farm, located in the Darling Downs Region. Applicants would be assisting builders with upgrade work and...
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Take Your First Step Towards a Bright Future in Australia with Australian Career Pathways!must be willing to undertake training and Mintrack assessment if you hold...
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We are based in Upper Blue Mountains in Mt Wilson. We are seeking 2 experienced Garden Labourers to work for few months. We have 24 acres of manicured heritage cool...
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Detailed carpenter joiner required for the making of windows and doors
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Have an easy job, tomorrow 3 October 2023.9am to 1.00pmMoving boxes from one house to another, 1km apart, loading into a landcruiser tray.$100 / hour.
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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.