Construction Labourer jobs in Adelaide: MyGig isn't live here yet.
Adelaide’s construction market is anchored by health and defence precinct works, northern land releases and a steady commercial pipeline. Site labourers and trade assistants remain among the city’s most consistently sought casual workers.
Labouring is the front door to construction: a White Card and a work ethic get you on site this week, and reliable labourers get long runs. Typical requirements: white card (cpcwhs1001).
We don't offer shifts in Adelaide yet, and this page won't pretend otherwise. South Australia is on our roadmap, and no launch date has been announced yet. Today MyGig operates as the authorised Employer of Record in NSW, WA, TAS and NT. The award facts below apply nationally, so you can see what construction labourer work pays while you wait, and register your interest so you hear the moment Adelaide opens.
Adelaide is on our roadmap. No launch date announced yet.
Work in progress: we don't offer shifts in Adelaide yet, so there is nothing to apply for here today. MyGig operates as the authorised Employer of Record in NSW, WA, TAS and NT. Register interest on the Adelaide page →
What construction labourer work pays is set by the award.
These are the award's published figures, not a MyGig quote. They apply nationally, including in Adelaide.
Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020)
Published adult casual rates start from $35.10/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Higher classifications, penalties and allowances can apply on top.
What you'd actually do on shift.
- ✓Material handling and site logistics
- ✓Cleaning up work areas ahead of trades
- ✓Assisting trades with lifting and carrying
- ✓Basic hand and power tool work as directed
Worth having for this role
White Card (CPCWHS1001) - list them once during vetting and they unlock the shifts that need them.
Good questions, straight answers.
What does a casual construction labourer get paid in Adelaide?
Construction labourer work in this industry is typically priced under the Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020). Published casual rates under the Building and Construction General On-site Award start from $35.10/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Penalties and allowances can apply on top depending on when and where the shift runs; the award page and the official Fair Work pay guide carry the detail.
What do I need to work as a construction labourer?
Typical requirements: white card (cpcwhs1001). You list tickets during MyGig vetting and they are verified before you can accept a shift that requires them.
Does MyGig operate in Adelaide?
Not yet. We don't offer shifts in Adelaide or anywhere in South Australia today. South Australia is on our roadmap, and no launch date has been announced yet. Register your interest on the Adelaide page and you will hear as soon as that changes.
When do I get paid?
The day after every shift, at no cost to you. Pay is calculated against the correct award classification with casual loading, and 12% superannuation is paid with each pay run rather than quarterly.
Adelaide is on the way.
Register your interest and you'll hear first when a Adelaide date is announced. No spam, one update that matters.