Civil Labourer jobs in Australia

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Civil construction builds the infrastructure around buildings: roads, drains, water and sewer pipes, kerbs, retaining walls and earthworks. A labourer supports the crew by setting out and levelling, laying pipe, spreading and compacting material, finishing concrete, acting as a spotter around machines and keeping the site tidy. Work is outdoors in heat, cold and rain, and often means early starts. Civil labourers who learn machinery, pipelaying or traffic control often move into operator and supervisor roles. Experience on a similar project and reliability are what employers look for, so describe the type of work and project sizes.

To work on a construction site you need a general construction induction card (white card), which is issued after training with a registered provider. Sites usually add their own induction, PPE including steel-capped boots, a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing. Traffic control work needs a separate state-issued traffic control ticket. Other tickets such as working at heights, confined space entry or elevated work platforms depend on the task, and a current driver licence helps when crews travel between sites. Entry-level roles do not need a trade qualification, but keep your cards and certificates with you.

Civil and building labourers are commonly covered by the Building and Construction General On-site Award [MA000020] or by an enterprise agreement at a larger contractor, with rules on overtime, allowances and leave. Regional projects may have allowances for travel and accommodation, and wet weather can affect hours. We do not quote pay figures, because they depend on the instrument, your level and the site. Ask which award or agreement applies, which classification you start on and how site allowances and wet weather are handled, and check the minimum with the Fair Work Pay Calculator.

Registration: No licence; general construction induction card (white card) required for construction sites. Civil labourers need a white card. Traffic control and other tasks need separate state tickets.

Pay and conditions: usually the Building and Construction General On-site Award [MA000020] or an enterprise agreement. Check current minimum rates with the Fair Work Pay Calculator.