A current Construction Induction Card (White Card) is required.
Previous construction, labouring, or site-based experience is advantageous.
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
Reliable, punctual, and hardworking approach to work.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
Good awareness of safe manual handling practices.
Physical fitness and ability to undertake manual labouring activities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment.
Responsibilities
Assist with general labouring duties across active construction sites.
Support trades and supervisors with day-to-day construction activities.
Load, unload, and move materials, tools, and equipment as required.
Maintain clean, safe, and organised work areas.
Assist with site set-up, housekeeping, and general maintenance tasks.
Follow instructions to support efficient project delivery.
Attend site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
Comply with all site safety requirements, procedures, and policies.
Report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
Assist with receiving, handling, and storing site materials and deliveries.
Work collaboratively with trades, supervisors, and site personnel.
Raise site concerns or issues with supervisors when required.
Follow safe work practices and remain alert to potential site risks.
Contribute positively to team culture and site productivity.
Support the successful delivery of construction works through reliable day-to-day assistance.
General Labourer
DCOH · Darwin, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-04
Workplace: on_site
Department: CLV
Description
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.
We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.
With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.
Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.
WHO YOU ARE
This Darwin-based General Labourer role provides hands-on support across DCOH's construction activities, assisting with site operations, material handling, housekeeping and labouring duties.
• Current Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Previous construction, labouring or site-based experience is advantageous
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking approach to work
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
• Good awareness of safe manual handling practices
• Physical fitness and ability to undertake manual labouring activities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Assist with general labouring duties across active construction sites
• Support trades and supervisors with day-to-day construction activities
• Load, unload and move materials, tools and equipment as required
• Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas
• Assist with site set-up, housekeeping and general maintenance tasks
• Follow instructions to support efficient project delivery
• Attend site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Comply with all site safety requirements, procedures and policies
• Report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions promptly
• Assist with receiving, handling and storing site materials and deliveries
• Work collaboratively with trades, supervisors and site personnel
• Raise site concerns or issues with supervisors when required
• Follow safe work practices and remain alert to potential site risks
• Contribute positively to team culture and site productivity
• Support the successful delivery of construction works through reliable day-to-day assistance
WHAT’S NEXT
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.