Construction Labourer jobs in Gold Coast: MyGig isn't live here yet.
The Gold Coast builds vertically and continuously: apartment towers along the beachfront, light-rail extensions and steady residential work through the northern corridor. Site labour and trade support are hired casually against that pipeline, with demand holding through the winter build season.
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 Gold Coast yet, and this page won't pretend otherwise. Queensland is planned for 2027. 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 Gold Coast opens.
Coming to Gold Coast in 2027.
Work in progress: we don't offer shifts in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast.
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 Gold Coast?
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 Gold Coast?
Not yet. We don't offer shifts in Gold Coast or anywhere in Queensland today. Queensland is planned for 2027. Register your interest on the Gold Coast 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.
Gold Coast is on the way.
Register your interest and you'll hear first when Gold Coast opens in 2027. No spam, one update that matters.