Laborers for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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  • Ready to work now

    218

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Maintenance
    7%
    Customer Service
    6%
    Time Management
    6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    48%
    High school diploma or GED
    39%
    Bachelor's degree
    13%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    1-2 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • JBS Australia Pty Ltd
    • Australian Defence Force
    • Glencore

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    50%

Browse Indeed's database of 218 profiles for Laborers in Townsville, Queensland

Last updated: 25 Oct 2026

Laborer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $75,247 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $63,712 – $88,870 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Labourer/ Operator

    Vincent, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardEngineeringHorticultureCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceOperationsWork Health and Safety MindsetGroup Work

  • Sample Preparer

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceGroup WorkMaintenance

  • Labourer

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIForklift Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementManagementDrivingLeadershipDelivery Driver ExperienceOrder Picking

  • Yard Hand/Forklift Operator

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IVPsychologyCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Security Operations

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingFreight

  • Human Resources Generalist

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipKey Performance IndicatorsWriting Skills

  • Warehouse Worker

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)

    Skills

    Time ManagementLogistics Cargo HandlingProper Lifting Technique AdherenceSafe Lifting PracticesLogistics Hub OperationsInventory Control

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What's the average time to fill a laborer role?

The average time to fill a laborer role is 50 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: maintenance, customer service and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for laborers?

Common licenses or certifications for laborers include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (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: sample preparer, excavator operator & labourer and warehouse worker.

What level of education is common for a laborer?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a laborer in Townsville, 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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