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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…

As a recruiter working with people within Australian manufacturing jobs, I’m seeing what I’d call a “cautious expansion”. After a tough 2025 marked by cost pressure and uncertainty, the Manufacturing industry in Australia is now shifting toward smart manufacturing, automation, robotics, AI and 3D printing to lift productivity and protect margins. The latest data from…

The Automotive Technician Shortage in Victoria Is Not Slowing Down Lately I have been seeing a pattern repeated, the lack of qualified automotive technicians. This is a issue that is getting tougher, not easier. With the growth of EV, more complex vehicle systems and an ageing trade workforce, this all adds pressure. Demand for trade…

Over the past decade, Australia’s economy has changed in ways that aren’t obvious in the headlines but Australian businesses trying to hire and retain people can feel them. Between 2016 and 2026, wage growth stalled, housing costs surged, migration reshaped labour supply, and productivity failed to keep pace with population growth. Together, these changes have…

A quiet hiring boom behind the scenes is building momentum in roles that many businesses still underestimate. There are growing searches for store personnel jobs, data entry roles, and freight forwarding careers, which reflect what I’m seeing in the market. The roles don’t usually make headlines, but they’re essential to keeping business operations running. So…

At TRS Resourcing, promotions are earned through performance, the ability to add genuine value to clients and candidates. That’s exactly why we’re proud to announce the promotion of Trent Couacaud to Recruitment Consultant. Since joining TRS Resourcing, Trent has very quickly proven himself to everyone as a strong operator, building momentum across his desk and…

January has kicked off stronger than many expected, particularly across technical blue-collar recruitment. After a busy start to the year at TRS Resourcing, it’s clear that hiring momentum is building again especially for skilled trades across Melbourne and Sydney. This update comes directly from Tavis and it reflects what we’re seeing day to day with…

Most automotive dealerships don’t see recruitment as a cause of downtime. They usually think of it as just filling vacancies when someone leaves or when there’s more work. But in my experience, downtime often starts as a hiring problem long before it shows up as a service issue. When workshops fall behind, KPIs drop and…

The reliability of critical infrastructure in Fuel Tanker and Aviation depends on skilled tradespeople who understand systems, compliance requirements and the truths of working in safety critical environments. Specialist Trades Behind Australia’s Fuel, Tanker and Aviation Infrastructure At TRS Resourcing, we supply boilermakers, pipe fitters, mechanical fitters and industrial electricians into workshops, service centres and…

In manufacturing, construction, logistics, transport and infrastructure projects, one issue consistently causes delays long before work even begins: waiting too long to secure the right trades. At TRS Resourcing, we work with businesses across multiple sectors that rely on skilled trades to keep projects moving. While the roles vary from mechanical fitters and boilermakers to…

Fuel infrastructure projects sit in a category of their own. Many trades overlap technical skills, working on fuel systems, bunded tanks, tanker equipment and transfer infrastructure demands a level of discipline, awareness and accountability that goes beyond general fabrication or mechanical work. At TRS Resourcing, we work closely with businesses delivering fuel infrastructure across Australia….