Recruitment Industry Insights

The Skilled Trades Gap: Crisis or Opportunity? Australia’s skilled trades sector has a widening shortage of qualified talent across manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and transport. Many are asking if this is a labour crisis or a demand-led opportunity? If you are a boilermaker or mechanical fitter, an auto electrician or heavy diesel mechanic, employers are facing…

In a recent episode of the TRS Resourcing podcast, Lauren De Landre sat down with Tavis Shearer, Managing Director at TRS, to unpack a bold new direction for the business, and broader recruitment practices within the industry. With a sharpened focus on permanent placements and executive search within the real estate, property development and construction…

    Melbourne is fast becoming Australia’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) capital. With the city’s BTR pipeline now double that of Sydney and four times that of Brisbane, developers and investors are eyeing the sector as a long-term growth opportunity. Why Melbourne’s Build-to-Rent Sector Is Booming in 2025 Population growth, changing housing preferences, and affordability pressures are…

Need Skilled Talent Fast? Welcome to this week’s TRS Insider, your direct line to job ready professionals exclusive to TRS Resourcing. If you’re sourcing staff for your upcoming projects, we’ve got the talent to keep your operations moving. Don’t miss out, because next week’s shortlist is already forming. Subscribe now and stay ahead! Optimising your…

Looking to Strengthen Your Workforce? Welcome to this week’s edition of the TRS Insider, where we bring you top-tier, ready to go talent exclusive to TRS Resourcing. Whether you’re facing hard to fill roles or preparing for new projects, the right people make all the difference. This week, we’re presenting standout candidates who are: Available…

By Laura Privitelli, Recruitment Consultant at TRS Resourcing In my years of recruitment, I’ve noticed something: companies that truly succeed are those that understand what motivates their people beyond just a pay check. This is where Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs offers well known perceptions for employers looking to build and retain high-performing teams. Understanding the…

Experienced Project Managers,” “Qualified Contracts Administrators,” “Skilled Workshop Supervisors Optimising your workforce with quality personnel If you have open roles or upcoming projects, now’s the time to connect. We are presenting two quality candidates this week, who are exclusive to TRS Resourcing. Available immediately, VEVO checked and interviewed, and they have experience in your industry….

The waste management industry along with our technical blue-collar workforce is one of the essential foundations for our transition to sustainable processing methods in Australia. At TRS Resourcing, we’ve witnessed firsthand how skilled tradies—from Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics to Belt Splicers—form the operational heart of modern recycling facilities and waste-to-energy plants nationwide. These unsung heroes…

As someone who is working closely every week with Melbourne property developers across all scales of the industry, I can say with confidence that change brings both challenges and excellent opportunities. At TRS Resourcing, we specialise in connecting property developers with the skilled workforce needed to deliver on these projects. My role gives me a…

From Soap Bars to Civil Boss: The Real Story of Jimmy’s Rise When most people think about building a successful business, they picture strategy meetings, clean offices, and a solid five-year plan. Jimmy? He started with a soap machine and a bar of soap to the head. In a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation with Tavis, Jimmy…