Shifts that match your schedule
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Pick up construction shifts that match your skills - when and where you want them. Sign up today to start receiving local job offers.
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Why workers use LodeWorks
More control. Less chasing.
Work that matches your trade
Including carpentry, formwork, labouring, concreting, traffic control, plant ops, demolition, finishing - whatever your lane is.
Notifications to keep you on track
Receive new job offers, upcoming shift reminders and live job confirmations.
Live job information
Delivers the essentials when you need it: site address, induction details, start/finish times and supervisor contacts.
Dashboard for jobs, schedules & payment
Receive available local jobs, plan your schedule, manage your profile and track your payments all in one location.
Roles we place
Work across the build cycle
General Labour
- General Labourer
- Cleaner
Skilled Labour
- Skilled Labourer
- Peggy
- Gateman
Specialised Labour
Level 1
- First Aid Labourer
- Concrete Labourer
Level 2
- OHS Labourer
- Skilled Trades Assistant
- Electrician's Assistant (B Grade Qualified)
Level 3
- Leading Hand
- Steel Fixer
- Concrete Finisher / Screeder
- Formworker
- Carpenter
- Plasterer
Ticketed Labour
Level 1
- Working at Heights
- Confined Spaces
- Forklift Operator
- Hoist Operator
- Scissor Lift Operator
- Vertical Lift Operator
- EWP Operator (Under 11m)
Ticketed Labour
Level 2
- EWP Operator (Over 11m)
- Telehandler Operator (Under 3 Tonne)
- Driver - Light Rigid
- Driver - Medium Rigid
- Basic Scaffolder
Level 3
- Excavator Operator
- Roller Operator
- Dump Truck Operator
- Intermediate Scaffolder
- Driver - Heavy / Combination / Multi
- High Risk - Electrical Spotter
- Telehandler Operator (Over 3 Tonne)
- Skid Steer Operator
- Backhoe Operator
- Front End Loader
- Dogman
- Basic Rigger
Level 4
- Intermediate Rigger
- Advanced Rigger
- Advanced Scaffolder
- Dragline Operator
- Grader / Bulldozer Operator
- Non-Slewing Mobile Crane Operator
Level 5
- Bridge & Gantry Crane Operator
- Derrick Crane Operator
- Portal Boom Crane Operator
- Self-Erecting Crane Operator
- Tower Crane Operator
- Vehicle Loading Crane Operator
How it works
Start getting work on LodeWorks
Sign Up
Create an account, describing your location, qualifications and supporting documents.
Get Verified
Once licences, qualifications and compliance checks completed, you're ready to work.
Connect
Builders post jobs. Workers receive notifications and accept the shifts that suit their availability.
Schedule Jobs
Manage your schedule via the app, with notifications of upcoming shifts, custom inductions and daily job sheets.
Work & Get Paid
Log timesheets via the app. Payroll processed weekly, with super and taxes already sorted. Simple.
What you'll need to join LodeWorks
Every worker must complete a sign-up and verification before they can apply for jobs. You will need to provide
- Right to work / ID (e.g., licence + additional ID)
- Construction induction (White Card)
- Role tickets (EWP, forklift, confined space, working at heights, etc. as relevant)
- References (2 preferred for faster placement)
Once verified, our onboarding includes
- Induction & safety briefing
- Essential PPE (hard hat, hi-vis, eye/ear protection, gloves, boots reimbursement)
Frequently Asked Questions
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How fast can I start?
Once your profile is complete and verification is approved, you can start applying/accepting shifts.
How much experience do I need?
Entry-level and experienced workers are both welcome. Matching is based on the role requirements and your verified tickets.
What safety training and equipment is provided?
Site-specific inductions are provided before shifts. Core PPE requirements are listed with each job and can be supplied where needed.
Am I an employee or contractor?
This depends on the assignment setup. Your onboarding and job details clearly state engagement type, payroll handling and obligations.
Can I set my own rates?
Rates are role-based and visible before you accept. This keeps pricing clear and compliant for both workers and hirers.