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Solar Farm Labourer

Help build large-scale solar farms across regional Australia.

Estimated Salary: $70,000 - $110,000+ per year

Salary & Career Insights

What can I realistically earn as a Solar Farm Labourer?

Typical Salary Range

$70,000 - $110,000+

per year, before tax

Entry Level$70,000 – $85,000
Experienced$90,000 – $110,000

Typical Rosters

2:13:1Even Time

Industries

Solar FarmRenewablesConstruction

Career Growth

Starting Role

Solar Labourer

Next Role

Solar Trade Assistant

Advanced Role

Site Supervisor

Salary information is indicative only. Actual earnings depend on location, employer, experience, qualifications and market demand.

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What Is This Job?

Solar Farm Labourers build utility-scale solar farms. The work is outdoors, physical and often FIFO or drive-in-drive-out.

Typical Duties
  • Installing posts and racking
  • Mounting and connecting solar panels
  • Cable pulling and trenching
  • General site labour
Day In The Life
  1. Pre-start meeting
  2. Install racking and panels
  3. Lunch on site
  4. Continue install or clean-up
  5. Bus back to camp
Typical Rosters
  • 2/1, 3/1, or even-time
  • Some long DIDO swings
Physical Requirements
  • Heavy lifting and bending
  • Working outdoors in heat and dust
  • Working at heights on racking
Common Employers
  • Beon Energy
  • GenusPlus
  • UGL
  • Bouygues
  • Elecnor

Employer names are listed for general information. FIFO Go is not affiliated with these companies.

Where Do They Work?
Solar FarmsRenewable Energy ProjectsRegional Construction Sites
Common Entry Pathways
  • White Card is essential
  • Trade assistant background helps
FIFO Readiness Impact

Accessible entry to renewables. Builds outdoor stamina and the tickets needed for higher-paid solar roles.

Career Progression
Solar Labourer
Solar Trade Assistant
Leading Hand
Site Supervisor
Tickets Needed
Tickets Needed
Who This Job Suits
  • Outdoor workers
  • Renewable energy career starters
Common Questions

Where are solar farms being built?

Mainly across regional NSW, VIC, QLD and parts of WA and SA.