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We find most job ads for trade roles are not doing the “job” they are supposed to. They are either too vague to tell a candidate anything useful, too long to hold attention past the first paragraph, or written in a way that would suit a corporate office role rather than a workshop or construction…

Freight forwarding in Australia has transformed significantly over the past decade, and in 2026 the role of a freight forwarder or import export coordinator carries far more responsibility than many outside the industry realise. The end-to-end visibility clients now expect means freight professionals must manage compliance, communication and cost efficiency all at once. Global shipping…

After a couple of quieter years, things are moving again. We’re having more conversations, and they’re different. Businesses that held off on hiring longer than they wanted to are now stepping back in. At TRS, we’re seeing it in the volume of roles coming through and the intent behind them. There’s less hesitation. More clarity….

The Australian supply chain and logistics sector in 2026 is defined by precision, speed and resilience. Technology has streamlined processes, but it has not reduced the need for skilled professionals. It has shifted expectations. Workforce planning has become one of the most important strategic conversations I am having with employers this year. Transport schedulers, operations…

In 2026, the performance of Australia’s freight forwarding and 3PL sector is being decided less in boardrooms and more on warehouse floors. While industry conversations often centre around automation, global trade shifts and freight rate adjustments, the real operational pressure sits with forklift operators and 3PL administrators. From what I am seeing across Melbourne and…

Global headlines in early 2026 have highlighted restructuring across parts of the international logistics and freight market. Corporate job cuts, administrative streamlining, and freight rate corrections have all made news. Yet here in Australia, particularly across freight forwarding, 3PL warehousing, and transport operations, I am not seeing hiring freeze conditions. What I’m seeing is selective…

The Australian automotive industry has come a long way since the end of large-scale passenger vehicle manufacturing in 2017. And now the sector generates more than $14 billion in annual revenue and employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia point toward 50,000 or more roles by 2033. For automotive and truck dealerships across Victoria and…

  If you work in freight forwarding or logistics in Australia, you already know the past few years have been a rollercoaster. Pandemic-era disruptions, sky-high freight rates, and constant workforce pressure tested every business in the supply chain. But there’s a change coming into 2026. Global freight rates have come back to earth. Some international…

The automotive industry in Australia is facing a change. Electric vehicles, new technology, and policy changes make headlines, a bigger issue is affecting workshops, fleets, transport operators, and service departments across the country: there aren’t enough skilled automotive tradespeople. This problem isn’t coming in the future. It’s happening now. Employers at workshops, dealerships, fleet maintenance…

Look guys, I get it. You’re under pressure to hire, you’re busy, and you just want to find out if someone is the right fit. But some of the questions I hear hiring managers ask in interviews? They’re landing businesses in serious trouble. At TRS we’ve obviously conducted numerous interviews and placed hundreds of candidates…

Skills shortages in Australia have been described as temporary. The assumption has been that when the economy slows down, hiring pressure eases up and labour supply normalises. Yet across manufacturing, logistics, construction, defence, transport, and technical services, shortages have continued through the economic highs and lows. Even when the activity moderates, and certain roles stay…

Over the past few years, many Australian businesses have responded to hiring pressure in the most obvious way: increasing wages. On the surface, this approach makes sense. Higher pay should attract more candidates and reduce turnover. Yet across manufacturing, logistics, trades, construction, and professional services, hiring remains difficult even where rates have lifted. The reality…