Construction Laborers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Construction Experience7%White Card6%Customer Service5%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
3-5 years40%1-2 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Woolworths Group Limited
Béton Provincial Ltée
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Time at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 119 profiles for Construction Laborers in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 22 Oct 2026
Construction Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $68,177 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,756 – $74,067 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 LicenceBuilding/Carpentry Maintenance
Smithfield, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver LicenceCertificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCertificate III+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSolution DevelopmentFlexible SchedulingCultural CompetencySchedule ManagementConstruction 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 MaintenancePlumbingLabourer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Food Handling CertificateRSA+1 moreSkills
Occupational Safety Regulation ComplianceComplianceMaterials HandlingManual Handling TechniquesHand ToolsConstruction ExperienceTransport Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Manual Handling TechniquesCertificate IIIHR LicenceManual Handling ProtocolsForklift LicenceSkills
OperationsConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceAssembly Line ExperienceLandscapingForklift LicenceConstruction Trainee
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Blue CardProvisional P1 Driver LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsWork Health and Safety MindsetCompliance FocusCustomer CommunicationClient CommunicationCustomer Engagement
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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, Driver Licence and General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What are some job titles related to construction laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to construction laborers include: labourer, construction trainee and labourer/casual.
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 5 years of professional experience.
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