Construction-Laborers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
Find construction laborers who perform a variety of tasks including site preparation, material handling, and assisting skilled tradespeople, while bringing skills such as physical fitness, teamwork, and basic tool knowledge to every project. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Cairns, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Customer Service6%Construction Experience6%Time Management5%Education level
Vocational or technical training57%High school diploma or GED29%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years16%3-5 years8%Current company
AG HightsAlliance
Andy’s SheetmetalTime at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years13%2-5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 54 profiles for Construction-Laborers in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Construction Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $68,659 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,566 – $75,346 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Professional Welder / Fabricator
Portsmith, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceStandard 11Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR Licence+1 moreSkills
Driver LicenceHR LicenceWhite CardStandard 11Confined Space EntryForklift LicenceFinance and Administration Manager
Cairns, Queensland
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Project ManagementAccountingMicrosoft ExcelBusinessManagementManagementSkills
Accounts ReceivableDocument ManagementData Analysis SkillsComputer SkillsDeckhand
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationBackhoe TicketWork Safely at Heights+1 moreSkills
Commercial CleaningCleaningTruck driver/operator
Cairns, Queensland
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Driver LicenceCertificate IVHR LicenceMR LicenceSkills
White CardManagementSales consultant |CONNOR
Cairns, Queensland
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GermanFrenchSpanishSkills
EnglishMandarinKoreanAutomotive Service Advisor
Cairns, Queensland
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White CardDriver LicenceSkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationElectrical SystemsMaintenanceConstruction Experience
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What's the average time to fill a construction laborer role?
The average time to fill a construction laborer role is 11 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do construction-laborers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a construction laborer include: customer service, construction experience and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a construction laborer?
Common licenses or certifications for construction-laborers include: Driver Licence, White Card and HR Licence.
What are some job titles related to construction-laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to construction-laborers include: forklift operator, deckhand and technical officer (dafting and estimating )– chief engineer’s office, road development authority.
What level of education is common for a construction laborer?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a construction laborer in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a construction laborer?
Most construction-laborers have 9 years of professional experience.
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