Civil workers on an infrastructure site

Civil Labour Hire

Civil Labour Hire Australia. Reliable Crews for Infrastructure.

Civil labourers, pipelayers, machine operators and traffic controllers — screened, experienced and ready for your infrastructure project. Anywhere in Australia.

20+ Years Family Owned200+ Active Clients13,000+ Workers on DatabaseAvailable 6am - 9pm

2026 charge rates at a glance

Civil labour hire in Australia through EIR costs between $51–$78/hr per hour ex-GST — that covers wages, 12% super, workers' compensation, state payroll tax, leave, public liability and supervision.

Civil labourer (CW1)$51–$64/hr
Traffic controller (CW2, Blue Card)$54–$57/hr
Pipelayer (CW3)$63/hr
Plant / EWP operator (CW2)$54–$60/hr

Model your own crew with the labour hire cost calculator or see the full classification-level 2026 labour hire rates guide. Australian family-owned since 2003 — Labour Hire That Works For You.

Sound Familiar?

When Labour Hire Misses, Your Job Pays For It

  • "We need a pipe crew for Monday and our usual guys fell through."
  • "The traffic controllers they sent had expired tickets."
  • "I can't get operators who actually know how to run an excavator properly."
  • "Every agency says they have civil experience. Then they send labourers who've never been near a trench."

Infrastructure doesn't wait. When labour hire creates more problems than it solves, your project pays the price.

Civil worker on site

How EIR Works

Labour Hire That Actually Works for Civil Infrastructure

We match workers properly

Not just availability — capability. We match based on tickets, machine hours, civil experience and proven reliability. Our workforce platform DASHy tracks performance over time, so we know who delivers on infrastructure projects.

We move fast

Real EIR people answering from 5:45am. Not a voicemail. Not a chatbot. When your civil program shifts, we respond.

You deal with one person

No rotating account managers. No repeating yourself. Your contact knows your project, your standards, and your programme.

We stay compliant

Every worker is interviewed, ticket-checked, reference-checked and briefed for your site. Super, tax, WorkCover — handled properly. Full audit trail.

Civil Labour Hire

Roles We Fill

All workers are screened, ticketed where required, and pre-qualified for civil infrastructure sites.

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Civil Labourers

Same day / next morning

Pipelayers

24-48 hours

Excavator Operators

24-48 hours

Skid Steer Operators

Same day / next morning

Water Cart Operators

Same day / next morning

Traffic Controllers

Same day

Concrete Workers

24-48 hours

Survey Assistants

48-72 hours

Trusted on Australian Sites

Proof That Travels Further Than A Sales Pitch

"EIR understand civil work. The crews they send have actual site experience, not just a White Card and a prayer."

David

Civil Foreman

"We use EIR for all our subdivision work. Consistent quality and they actually pick up the phone early."

Rachel

Operations Manager

28,500 applicants screened in the last 12 months
5,500 candidates interviewed
3,800+ workers registered
1,000+ actively deployed right now

Our 5 Promises

What You Can Expect From EIR

Promise 1

We Match Workers Properly - Skill, experience and reliability. Not just a warm body.

Promise 2

We Move With Urgency - Fast response backed by an active workforce and system-driven deployment.

Promise 3

We Communicate Straight - Honest, early and clear. No guessing, no chasing.

Promise 4

We Stay Close - Boots on the ground. Connected to your site and your people.

Promise 5

We Protect Your Business - Safe, compliant and professional. Full visibility and control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What civil construction roles does EIR supply?

EIR supplies general civil labourers, plant operators, traffic controllers, pipe layers, concrete workers, steel fixers, and trades assistants for civil infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, pipelines, and utilities across SA, NSW, and QLD.

Can EIR supply workers for regional civil projects?

Yes. EIR supplies workers for civil projects in both metro and regional areas across South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. We handle travel and accommodation logistics for remote and regional placements.

What qualifications do your civil workers hold?

All civil workers hold current White Cards as a minimum. Depending on the role, workers also carry traffic controller tickets, confined space certificates, working at heights qualifications, plant operation licences, and relevant civil-specific tickets.

What does a civil labour hire charge rate include?

EIR's charge rate covers the worker's wages, 12% superannuation, workers' compensation insurance, payroll tax, public liability insurance, and all leave entitlements. Site allowances and travel allowances are quoted separately based on project requirements.

How quickly can EIR mobilise a civil crew?

General civil labourers can be deployed within 24 hours for metro projects. Full crew mobilisation for larger civil projects typically takes 48-72 hours, depending on the number of workers and specific ticket requirements.

Try Us on One Role

Get Workers On Site

The best way to see how we work is to try us. No contracts. No commitments. Give us a role or a site - we'll show you what good labour hire looks like.

Available 6am - 9pm, Monday to Saturday.