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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    27

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Cairns
  • Time 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 CardRSA

    Skills

    EnglishSpanishRSARCGBlue CardWhite Card
  • Construction Labourer

    Smithfield, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardWork Safely at HeightsRSAForklift Licence

    Skills

    Electric Pallet JackPallet JackCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingOrganisational Skills
  • BARTENDER

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    HospitalityRSAMarketing

    Skills

    RSAWhite CardHospitality
  • Ground Crew

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift Licence

    Skills

    Computer SkillsForkliftConstruction ExperienceAssemblyOrder PickingPackaging
  • Technical officer (Dafting and Estimating )– Chief Engineer’s Office, Road development Authority

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    AutoCAD

    Skills

    Construction ExperienceCivil EngineeringMicrosoft ExcelAutoCADData Analysis SkillsCAD
  • Resources

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Management

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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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