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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274
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Construction Experience
- 7%
- White Card
- 6%
- Customer Service
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 45%
- Vocational or technical training
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Rio Tinto
Woolworths Group Limited
DSV
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 274 profiles for Construction Laborers in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Construction Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $68,177 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,756 – $74,067 yearly
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Casual Labourer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesCertificate IVBusiness AdministrationFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckStandard Mental Health First Aid+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCultural CompetencyStakeholder EngagementYouth WorkConstruction Laborer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardFull Driver LicenceCertificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)Certificate II+4 moreSkills
DrywallCarpentryConstruction ExperienceProperty MaintenanceLandscape MaintenancePlumbingTransport Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Manual Handling TechniquesCertificate IIIHR LicenceManual Handling ProtocolsForklift LicenceSkills
OperationsConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceAssembly Line ExperienceLandscapingForklift LicenceConstruction labourer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSASkills
Time ManagementLeadershipProject ManagementServingRestaurant ExperienceGroup WorkConstruction Trainee
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Blue CardProvisional P1 Driver LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsWork Health and Safety MindsetCompliance FocusCustomer CommunicationClient CommunicationCustomer Engagementlabourer/casual
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+4 moreSkills
Structural SteelFabricationMetalworkingSteel Construction MaterialsMetal FabricationSteel
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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: construction experience, white card and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for construction laborers?
Common licenses or certifications for construction laborers include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to construction laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to construction laborers include: construction trainee, labourer/casual and labourer/trades assistant.
What level of education is common for a construction laborer?
High school diploma or GED 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 6 years of professional experience.
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