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Recent General Labour reviews in Melbourne

Love your work! Will definitely contact you again!

Laundry door repair (Labour+materials and key pick up)

$200

Very good man. Hard working

Need labour for a day

$250

Highly recommend Taylor to anyone. Thanks legend 👌

LABOURER - REMOVE STAPLES/NAILS

$5

Nice man and friendly Thanks again

I need labour tomorrow

$50

punctual, skilled, got the job done, highly recommend. Thanks for the work Peter

Handy man / labour required

$350

Great work by Josh and his friend Candice. Super efficient and hard working!

2 x Site Labourers Required

$500

What's the average cost of a general labourer in Melbourne

$100 - $277

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$100

median

$220

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$277

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Handyman Services

Cat Door Installation

Ceiling Fan Installation

Drone Recovery

Fireplace Installation

Vanity Mirror Installation

Mirror Cutting

Kitchen Cupboard Repair

Blind Repairs

Letterbox Replacement

Water Tank Installation & Repair

Soundproofing

Attic Ladder Installation

BBQ Repair

Fitness Equipment Installation

Door Installation

Cornice Repair

Chicken Coops

Table Lamp Repair

Internal Door Installation

Pet Door Installation

Gyprock Installation

Property Maintenance

Lounge Repair

Lattice Installation

Jack of all Trades

Sink Installation

Toilet Seat Fitting

Sign Hanging

Curtain Rod Installation

Roman Blinds Installation

Coffee Table Repair

Villaboard Installation

Bistro Blind Installation

Venetian Blind Repair

Wooden Blind Fitter

Flyscreen Installation

Treadmill Repair

Tent Repair

Pressure Washer Repair

Ceiling Fan Repair

MDF Installation

Hills Hoist Removal

IKEA Benchtop Installation

Kaboodle Kitchen Installation

Dining Chair Repair

Sofa Bed Repairs

Kitchen Sink Installation

Ring Doorbell Installation

Weatherboard Repair

Door Frame Installation

Privacy Screens

Clothesline Installation

Tool Repair

Cafe Blinds Installation

Window Repair

Office Chair Repair

Awning Repair

Window Frame Repair

Kitchen Drawer Repair

Sliding Door Repair

Shower Screen Installation

Clock Repair

Recliner Repair

Blueboard Installation

Cement Sheeting Installation

Garden Shed Installation & Repair

Chandelier Installation

Signage Installers

Bed Repairs

Render Repair

Roller Shutter Blinds Repair & Installation

Door Knob Installation

Mirror Repair

Outdoor Blinds Installation

Trampoline Repair Service

General Maintenance

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 fencesdig 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

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

4hrs Labourer at chapel street

$120

Prahran VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2025

4hrs Labourer at chapel street 8am sharp.i have change a floor spring and needs someone to hold the door .No heavy lifting,generally just holding the door.

Great worker,he was on time ,enthusiastic and Super sigma

Install insulation in ceiling space, labour only

$300

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Install insulation in ceiling space in an apartment in North Melbourne. 1 to 2 person, 1 day job. Labour only we will provide insulation. The apartment is small, 1 bed, 8.5m x 6m = 51m2 total.

Labourer Needed for a Day’s Work in Kensington

$250

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Labourer Needed for a Day’s Work in Kensington All materials supplied. Need help hanging plasterboards internally in my warehouse office – also odd jobs tiding up and light lifting easy jobs, mainly screwing plaster boards into the wall frame. Offering $250 for a full day, I’m very flexibility on times AM or PM weekends and weekdays. Potential for more work if you’re keen. Also If you’re comfortable with the stopping of the joints with the top-coat & spatula, if you know how to do it, it will be great. (very small job)

Labour hire

$30

Essendon VIC, Australia

5th Nov 2024

Demolition of timber internal walls in warehouse located Essendon

Assistant Labourer for installation of outdoor blinds

$250

Chinatown District VIC 3000, Australia

31st Oct 2024

Looking for a labourer to assist a main installer with outdoor blinds (fulltime) paying $250 a day. Jobs are all over melbourne, no experience necessary, but must have drivers licence and own transport and be reliable. Must be fit, lifting of blinds involved.

Stainless sheet installation, sheets plus labour

$1,000

Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Oct 2024

Hello, I'm looking for a experience tradie to source and install stainless sheet panels for a commercial restaurant. Approx 10m2 required. Wall is concrete. Need stainless in kitchen and Washing area. You will need to visit site to take measurements. Restaurant located on Lonsdale St CBD.

Labourer Assistant

$80

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

28th Jun 2024

Labourer Assistant required to help lift 75" TV Screen.

Great help and stayed to finish the challenging job. Would highly recommend.

General Labour/Cleaning

$15

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

4th Jun 2024

Need extra set of hands to help lift, cut materials, clean, tidy paint etc Will pay hourly.

Labourer work to complete Camera pole works on construction sites.

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2024

Camera poles installed/removed and serviced on construction sites. You will be installing and removing a 5m pole with solar panel on construction sites and occasionally servicing by swapping out components. *Must hold a white card Equipment required: - Post hole shovel - 21mm Spanner or 21mm impact driver socket - Drill & 8.5mm aluminium drill bit - Platform Ladder to reach 4.5 metres - PPE (Steelcap boots, Highvis & Hardhat) - Vechile to transport 5m aluminium pole *Optional: Impact driver Price per hour

Labour need today Saint kilda

$200

St Kilda VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2024

Few hours work helping me with a welding job in SaintKilda no previous experience needed

Labourer to remove fence palings and nails

$250

Northcote VIC, Australia

27th Feb 2024

Need someone to be in Northcote to remove palings and nails working from 3 pm to 8 pm all tools supplied. Must be a quick worker