Labourer

5 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Housing and Public Works Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Your Opportunity

We're seeking a qualified Labourer to join our Thursday Island depot, located in the heart of the Torres Strait Islands.

You will play a crucial role in helping QBuild strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing essential labour support on key projects.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Dig/clear fence post holes and concreting in fence posts.
  • Assist tradespersons in building or engineering work, such as building door/window frames, running cables in walls and ceiling spaces, digging/back filling trenches for drainage.
  • Change light bulbs, tubes.
  • Clean and maintain refrigeration equipment e.g., filters and evaporator coils.
  • Load/unload trucks and inventory control.
  • Foundation work which includes digging in various soil types and form work.
  • Concrete work which includes preparation prior to and assist with concrete pours.
  • Assist painters in minor touch-up work and movement/set up of scaffold or ladders.
  • General maintenance of depots or client premises, such as mowing, weeding, cleaning/maintaining equipment.
  • Work on roofs when assisting tradespersons.
  • Assist in furniture shifts - building to building or floor to floor.
  • Basic soldering and/or welding.
  • Basic computer skills

Additional requirements:

  • Current Workplace Health & Safety General Safety Induction Card (White Card)
  • Current Australian Driver's License
  • Current HR license

About us

QBuild is Queensland's trusted builder, delivering construction, maintenance, and restoration services for over 160 years. As a Queensland Government employer, we provide secure employment with opportunities to contribute to major projects and disaster recovery efforts across the state.

Our team benefits from superannuation, allowances, paid parental leave, and a 9-day fortnight, ensuring financial stability and a great work-life balance—so our employees can be home for dinner and enjoy their weekends free.

In Charleville, our small rural team will play a vital role in maintaining and improving schools, social housing, police stations, and health facilities, making a real difference in the Southern Downs community.

We are also seeking skilled Electricians, Painters, Plumbers, and Refrigeration Mechanics across various locations, so if you're in the trades and looking for a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Steps to Apply:

  1. Review the attached applicant guide and role description to ensure the position aligns with your skills and experience.

  2. Submit the following documents -

  3. Resume & Cover letter

If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Dale Harvey on or

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