Labourers nec
What the work is
This is the official catch-all entry for other miscellaneous labourers not listed separately. Tasks vary, so look at the related occupations below for what similar work involves.
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a small local contractor that services pools, restocks vending machines and installs signs for schools, clubs and shops. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- A cloudy pool turns clear and the family jumps in before you have packed the van
- A sign goes up straight and level on the first try, and the shop owner smiles
- A varied day where no two jobs are the same and the van is full of your tools
Hard days
- A customer who wants a job done now when it can't be done safely
- Heat and heavy lifting on a pool deck or a ladder in a strong wind
- A machine that keeps jamming and a queue of people waiting for a drink
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 899999, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.