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A couple of weeks ago I put out a short video saying the Melbourne recruitment market is improving. I had a few people reach out asking what I meant by that, so here’s the detail. The clearest indicator I’m watching is diesel mechanic pay rates in Melbourne, because rates tend to move before anything else…

If you want to reduce time to hire for an industrial role, fix the four things sitting inside your control: the quality of your brief, your pay benchmark, the speed of your decision process, and the engagement model you choose. The market won’t fix them for you. Last month we published a guide on whether…

The highest paying jobs in Australia that don’t require a university degree are trade qualified roles in mining, resources and heavy industry. SEEK puts heavy diesel fitters at $155,000 to $175,000 and lists the role as the top typical salary across its Mining, Resources and Energy category at $170,000. That’s more than most degree qualified…

Finding a recruitment partner that understands your industry, screens candidates properly, and takes the compliance burden off your plate means you’ve found the best labour hire agency for trades. At TRS Resourcing, we’ve been placing trade qualified technical blue collar candidates with businesses in Victoria, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth for a long time now and…

Recruiting for Permanent trades in Australia takes around six to eight weeks from the initial brief through to a candidate’s start date when the process runs well. Specialist roles, a tight market and positions requiring specific licences, tickets or experience can take longer. For employers, getting a permanent trade hire right starts before the interview.…