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 Service7%White Card7%Construction Experience7%Education level
Vocational or technical training45%Bachelor's degree36%High school diploma or GED9%Years of experience
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years19%3-5 years19%Current company
Amazon
Anglicare
Australian Defense Force, HMAS CairnsTime at current job
Less than 1 year20%1-2 years60%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 27 profiles for Construction Laborers in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 16 July 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)
Seasonal Worker (Manual Labor)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceRCGBlue CardRSASkills
EnglishSpanishRSARCGBlue CardWhite CardConstruction Labourer
Smithfield, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsRSAForklift LicenceSkills
Electric Pallet JackPallet JackCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingOrganisational SkillsBARTENDER
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HospitalityRSAMarketingSkills
RSAWhite CardHospitalityGround Crew
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Computer SkillsForkliftConstruction ExperienceAssemblyOrder PickingPackagingTechnical officer (Dafting and Estimating )– Chief Engineer’s Office, Road development Authority
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
AutoCADSkills
Construction ExperienceCivil EngineeringMicrosoft ExcelAutoCADData Analysis SkillsCADResources
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
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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 10 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, white card and construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a construction laborer?
Common licenses or certifications for construction laborers include: RSA, White Card and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to construction laborers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to construction laborers include: BARTENDER, technical officer (dafting and estimating )– chief engineer’s office, road development authority and IT specialist.
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 5 years of professional experience.
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