Construction Labourer jobs in Perth, paid the day after you work.
Perth construction swings with the resources cycle, and the current pipeline of housing, health and transport work has site labour in genuinely short supply. MyGig supplies White Card labourers and trade assistants across the metro area, with a growing WA pool we describe honestly rather than overselling.
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).
Download the MyGig worker app, complete vetting once, and pick up construction labourer shifts in Perth that match your availability. You are employed by MyGig, paid the correct award rate with casual loading, superannuation is paid on every dollar, and your pay lands the day after each shift at no cost to you.
What construction labourer work pays is set by the award.
These are the award's published figures, not a MyGig quote. They apply nationally.
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 Perth?
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 cover construction labourer shifts in Perth?
Yes. Perth is a newer MyGig market, so the local construction labourer pool is still building. The app shows honest availability for your dates rather than a promise, and coverage grows as more vetted workers join.
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.
Your next shift is in the app.
Sign up in about 30 minutes. Pick your first shift. Get paid the day after.