Laborers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service7%Time Management5%Communication Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training52%High school diploma or GED26%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
AG HightsAlliance
Austral MasonryTime at current job
Less than a year67%1-2 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 117 profiles for Laborers in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 1 Oct 2026
Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $73,051 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $105,759 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Automotive Service Advisor
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceSkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationElectrical SystemsMaintenanceConstruction ExperienceConstruction Laborer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardDriver LicenceSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationCertificate IICertificate III+2 moreSkills
CarpentryConstruction ExperienceMaintenancePlumbingCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsOperations Support Superintendent
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceBudget PlanningBudgetingManagementProfessional 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 LicenceFence Laborer
Stratford, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardAutodeskAutodesk InventorSkills
Customer ServiceAutodeskAutodesk InventorMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordFull-time Project Assistant
Mooroobool, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardForklift LicenceSkills
AutoCADSketchupCleaningLeadershipSupervising ExperienceStaff Training
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What's the average time to fill a laborer role?
The average time to fill a laborer role is 49 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do laborers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a laborer include: customer service, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for laborers?
Common licenses or certifications for laborers include: Driver Licence, White Card and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to laborers include: full-time project assistant, customer service and barista.
What level of education is common for a laborer?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a laborer in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a laborer?
Most laborers have 7 years of professional experience.
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