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Labourer NEC

899999 · Very Heavy Next-day ready
Career data Verified

Hammerhands do basic tasks to help tradespeople on construction sites. They may prepare or clean work sites and equipment, and gather tools and materials.

Most common salary $50k – $72k
Upper salary up to $90k
Training 0-3 years
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Description

This occupation group covers labourers not elsewhere classified.

Typical work tasks

  • Performs lifting, carrying, stacking, shovelling, digging and similar tasks using simple hand tools or small mechanical equipment.

Typical work environment

  • Works outdoors
  • Works in all weathers and wears appropriate protective clothing as required.
  • Carries out work in dirty, dusty or wet conditions and may also work in confined spaces, trenches and at heights.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Up to very heavy physical demand levels.
  • Constantly stands, walks and moves about the worksite as required. Does not usually sit unless riding in a vehicle or when weather conditions are too adverse to work.
  • Stretching up or across is occasional to frequent requirement, depending upon the specific work tasks being undertaken.
  • Squatting or crouching movements are occasionally required.
  • Twisting of the body or neck is an occasional to frequent requirement depending upon the specific work tasks being undertaken.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water will be occasional given the varied tasks and likely physical contact with a wide range of physical substances and materials.
  • Lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing is frequently to constantly required.
  • Climbing ladders or steps with loads is a frequent requirement.
  • Repetitive movements are a frequent requirement for many tasks such as shovelling.
  • Driving of trucks or other vehicles may be required (in which case an appropriate licence will be necessary).
  • Uses a wide range of hand tools - simple, mechanical and electrically driven.
  • Bending is a frequent requirement, especially where lifting is required.
  • Mental skills necessary include practical and organisational skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

No formal entry barrier — can start without prior training. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier No formal entry barrier
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 5
Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): General labourer NEC; Nil requirements, start immediately.

Entry Requirements

  • Nil (ANZSCO Skill Level 5).

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.