Rockhampton General Labourers - 15/09/26

Local Workforce Hire; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 1,591,000 - 2,266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Casual assignments

11.5% Superannuation

Daily travel allowance

Permanent pathways

Workers compensation insurance

Supportive team

Job summary

Local Workforce Hire is seeking General Labourers and Casual Trade Assistants in Rockhampton to provide reliable site support across commercial and residential projects. You’ll earn a minimum of $35.11 per hour plus super and a $22 daily travel allowance, with typical weekly earnings around $1,400 and weekly pays every Thursday; many casual roles lead to permanent positions.

Ideal candidates have at least 12 months’ labouring experience, a Construction White Card, a valid driver’s licence,

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in general labouring or as a Trade Assistant.
• Construction White Card.
• A current Driver Licence and reliable transport (highly preferred).
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Site preparation and clean-up
• Wheelbarrowing materials
• Digging and trenching
• Lifting and carrying materials
• Packing and stacking
• Assisting qualified tradespeople
• General labouring duties as required

Skills

General labouring

12 months’ experience

Driver Licence

Reliable transport

Physically demanding work

Strong work ethic

Reliability and punctuality

Education

Construction White Card

Job description

Rockhampton General Labourers - 15/09/26

General Labourers & Casual Trade Assistants Wanted

Minimum $35.11 Per Hour + Super + Daily Travel Allowance | Immediate Start

Earn $1,400+ Per Week While Working With Some of Australia's Best Employers

Are you an experienced General Labourer or Trade Assistant looking for consistent work, excellent weekly pay and the opportunity to secure permanent employment?

At Local Workforce Hire, we supply skilled casual staff to builders, landscapers, manufacturers, shopfitters and industrial businesses throughout the region. Many of our casual employees are offered permanent positions after proving themselves on site, making this an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career.

If you're reliable, hardworking and enjoy physical work, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every day is different, with opportunities to work across a variety of industries including:

• Commercial and residential landscaping
• Residential and commercial construction
• Warehouse fit-outs and pallet racking installations
• Shopfitting and carpentry projects
• Demolition and strip-out work
• General labouring across manufacturing and industrial sites
• Site clean-ups and final cleans

Typical tasks include:

• Site preparation and clean-up
• Wheelbarrowing materials
• Digging and trenching
• Lifting and carrying materials
• Packing and stacking
• Assisting qualified tradespeople
• General labouring duties as required

What We Offer

We believe hard work deserves great pay.

You’ll receive:

• $35.11 per hour
• Typical weekly earnings of $1,400+
• 11.5% Superannuation
• $22 Daily Travel Allowance
• Weekly pay every Thursday
• Ongoing casual assignments
• Opportunities to work with reputable employers
• Genuine pathways into permanent employment
• Full Workers Compensation Insurance
• A professional team that genuinely cares about finding you regular work

Unlike many labour hire companies, we deliberately keep our workforce to a manageable size so our employees have the best opportunity to receive regular shifts.

What We’re Looking For

To join our team you must have:

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in general labouring or as a Trade Assistant
• Construction White Card
• A current Driver Licence and reliable transport (highly preferred)
• Ability to perform physically demanding work
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Reliability and punctuality

PPE Requirements

You must supply your own PPE, including:

• Steel-capped boots
• Safety glasses
• High-visibility clothing

Why Work With Local Workforce Hire?

Our reputation is built on providing quality people to quality clients.

We don't over-recruit. We only employ the number of workers we believe we can keep busy, giving our team the best chance of consistent income and ongoing work.

Our clients return to us because they know they'll receive dependable, hardworking staff—and that's exactly what we're looking for.

If you're ready to start immediately and want consistent work with excellent weekly earnings, we'd love to hear from you.