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Recent General Labour reviews in Melbourne
legend, friendly, great comms, professional and skilled. A++ thanks Peter! highly recommended
Labour to Insert bolts (x8) into concrete carpark
$150
Bryner was great. Punctual and great communication and helped out great on site. Thank you
Painter/handyman/labourer required for apartment fitouts
$90
Love your work! Will definitely contact you again!
Laundry door repair (Labour+materials and key pick up)
$200
Great worker. Highly recommend.
Handyman/ labourer needed
$250
Ryan is a great guy Very eager to please brilliant Labourer
 handyman labourer
$300
Nice man and friendly Thanks again
I need labour tomorrow
$50
What's the average cost of a general labourer in Melbourne
$100 - $300
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$100
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$220
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$300
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What does general labouring include?
General labourers are skilled in a range of maintenance and labour tasks. Many have a trade background with specific skills in one area, while others are happy to work under your direction and provide a willing hand with whatever you’re doing. Here are some of the most common general labouring tasks and what you can expect:
Cleaning and maintenance
Common labouring jobs involve cleaning, especially cleaning up a worksite after tradespeople have finished. They’ll start by clearing out larger debris using a wheelbarrow and shovel, and loading it into a skip or trailer. Next, they’ll sweep the area to remove small debris, dirt, and dust. Finally, they may mop or pressure wash all suitable surfaces (depending on whether it’s inside or outside), paying special attention to any stains, mortar, or grout that’s been left behind.
Trades assistance
While labourers aren’t necessarily licensed tradespeople, they do often help out tradespeople with plumbing, carpentry, and building tasks. Carpenters or builders may get help with removing old structures, moving wood, steadying framework, and other tasks that need an extra pair of hands. Plumbers may need help with cleaning up, moving pipework, and lifting parts. In any case, the licensed tradesperson will oversee the work and ensure it is carried out safely and to a high standard.
Digging holes and trenches
General labouring often involves digging - especially by hand. Your labourer will bring their own shovel and other required tools, or you may supply the tools at the worksite. They may help dig holes for fences, dig trenches for drainage, remove stumps, or level out soil ready for landscaping.
Moving and loading
Your labourer can help move materials from one part of your site to another or load them onto a truck or trailer. These materials could include soil, gravel, roadbase, timber, bricks, paving, garden waste, corrugated iron, rocks, plants, and even furniture. They’ll use a combination of tools, depending on the job, including shovels, forks, wheelbarrows, and gloves.
Recent General Labour tasks in Melbourne
EASY CASH $&Ceiling Plaster REPLACE - Labour Only (Materials Supplied)
$200
North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
4th Jun 2026
Looking for an experienced plasterer to complete a small ceiling plaster replace job. Job Details: * Replace damaged plaster sections in ceiling. * Materials will be supplied by us. * Labour only required. * Flexible timing - no urgent deadline. * Looking for a neat, professional finish completed to a good standard. Please Note: This is a small job, so it would suit someone already working in plastering who is looking for some extra cash after hours, on weekends, or between larger jobs. Our budget is limited, which is why we are supplying all materials and only seeking labour. We are looking for someone reliable who takes pride in their work and can complete the job properly. Please let me know: * Your plastering experience. * Availability. * Approximate labour cost. * Any photos of similar work completed.
Fix and paint paling fence – (approx. 6m, labour only)
$360
Thornbury VIC, Australia
19th Mar 2026
I need a handyman to add palings to an existing fence at a property currently for sale. The job: The fence is structurally sound – this is purely cosmetic. There are gaps in the fence that needs to be closed up by fixing new palings to the existing structure. ∙ Fence is approximately 6 metres long ∙ Standard paling height around 1.8m (happy to go slightly higher if standard paling length allows) ∙ Once palings are fitted, the entire fence section needs to be painted Monument (Dulux) or equivalent dark charcoal/black ∙ Paint will be purchased and supplied separately Pricing note: Please quote for labour only. Palings and paint will be costed and supplied separately on top of your Airtasker quote. What I’m looking for: Someone who can make this look neat and finished – the property is for sale so presentation matters.
Super great carpenter. So efficient and did a really good job. Highly recommend!
1 day labour (cleaning, painting, tip runs, some basic handy work)
$200
Ascot Vale VIC, Australia
13th Mar 2026
Hello, I’m finishing up a renovation. I have a days work of odd jobs that need doing. -one room that needs thorough wall and ceiling cleaning -tip runs -cutting in and painting (non pro) -picking up debris in the garden
Plaster labour patching and sanding defect work
$50
Brunswick West VIC, Australia
22nd Feb 2026
$50 per hour Need you for 2 days Various patches and plastering work minor areas no large scale Must be experienced plaster
Labourer, onsite, cabinet making
$400
Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
11th Dec 2025
Im doing an install tomorrow morning in Richmond, looking for a labourer for the day to assist lifting a couple cabinets in situe. Must have some tools and ladder. Kickers already down and carcass mostly installed. Duties will be. Installing hinges (screw in already drilled drilled) Cleaning capping Assistance lifting above bench units (will be heavy) - other duties too pending experience level. Cheers
Polite and respectful. Eye for detail and positive attitude. Thank you
Labourer needed to help install shower screens
$330
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
25th Nov 2025
Labourer needed to help install shower screens today. You will be helping and not directing the works. Just need someone to help lift. Easy work
Great guy, very intelligent. Is going a masters degree!!
General Labouring
$10
Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
28th Oct 2025
Must be able to handle a range of tasks from gardening, pressure washing, cleaning, rubbish removal. Long term position available
Signage labourer asap
$25
Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
16th Oct 2025
Im installing window graphics and need an extra set of hands for half hour to an hourMAX.just holding and vinyl with this wind
Construction labour
$220
Thornbury VIC, Australia
25th Aug 2025
We will be demolishing a bathroom.
Great guy to work with.
Labour lifting 6 cabinets
$100
Northcote VIC, Australia
22nd Aug 2025
Help Lifting 6 overhead cabinets into position. All set up ready to go. Should take 10mins
On time efficient easy to work with
Labour work
$200
Melbourne VIC, Australia
20th Aug 2025
We are exhibiting at the Home Show and needed some muscle to help with the build of our stand. Looking for 3 x men to help for 1/2 budget.
Labourer needed
$30
Coburg VIC, Australia
15th Jul 2025
Labour hand needed to assist roof tilers replace roof tiles on domestic home,
Highly recommend, definitely use again
Wall Patching, Desk Drilling & Tray Mounting (Labour Only)
$250
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
7th Jul 2025
Hi there, I’m looking for a skilled handyman or tradie to complete a few small tasks. The work includes: Wall patch and plastering Fill and patch a hole in plaster wall (approx. 32cm x 22cm) Requires neat finish ready for paint (no painting required) Filling holes left by power and data point removal - Once power/data points are relocated (by an electrician), the existing cutouts need to be patched/plastered Desk drilling – cable holes Drill 4x 60mm holes for cable access in a laminate chipboard desk (like shown in image - Clean cuts required, hole saw needed Mount cable tray under desk Screw in a metal tray (4 screws, screws supplied) Desk is approx. 35mm thick laminated chipboard Labour only – no materials required other than for the Plastering jobs Please bring your own tools (e.g. hole saw, plastering gear, drill, etc.).
Roshen was excellent - you never really know what quality work you’re going to get with someone new - but Roshen was great - real skill and attention to detail - excellent work and a really great guy to deal with - I highly recommend him.
Labour Hire
$200
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
26th Jun 2025
Hi i need a solid pair of hands for general labour work around a new home build in Moonee Ponds. Mostly to move equipment and supplies and keeping the property tidy. Maintenance skills would be handy.
Absolute pleasure to work with thanks Shane
General labourer to build a heavy duty shelving unit which is provided
$150
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
13th Jun 2025
There are some stores to move which i will help with and there is a metal shelving unit that needs rebuilding.
Raman turned up and completed the job with no problems. I would recommend him for future work. A really nice guy as well had a good chat and he even dropped me off when we had finished.
Handyman/Labourer
$5
Brunswick VIC, Australia
30th May 2025
Handyman/Larbourer Monday June 2nd 8am - 4pm - 30 per hour cash to help with wardrobe installation.
Need Electrician & labour help getting a venue ready for an event
$300
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
30th Apr 2025
We have a handful of tasks to get done and we are only 2 people! Lights need to be removed, wires cut and made safe, cleaning, general help moving furniture around, other general event assistance needed. Help needed for these jobs and other odd ones from 9am through to 4pm.
Labourer northcote
$300
Northcote VIC, Australia
2nd Mar 2025
Labourer today 11-3:30 at northcote Preferably carpentry experience
Great to work with can recommend
General light labourer, some handyman
$350
Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
6th Feb 2025
I need a handyman/jack of all trades to help me for a day. I'm prepping my house for sale, and need help loading small stuff into the skip. There is also some light handyman work like sanding of some decks, maybe some small outside painting. Just need help for the full day on various small things.
I was very happy with Walid's assistance and expertise with some jobs I needed done. He was a hard worker with a good eye for detail which I really appreciated. He was really good to work with, and has years of expertise and was able to work unsupervised which helped a lot. Also showed me a few tricks of the trade. This was my first use of airtasker, and Walid saved the day today! Thanks a lot.
General labourer needed now Docklands
$30
Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
15th Jan 2025
General labourer needed Tasks Fit off shower screen Wall prep for paint or wallpaper General all tidy off Etc Needed now Hourly rate ongoing work options









