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Why We Introduced Paid Commercial Posting Across Our Facebook Groups
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Why We Introduced Paid Commercial Posting Across Our Facebook Groups

Construction Jobs Australia has introduced paid commercial posting across its Facebook group network. Here’s why we made the change, what a Posting Pass gives you and what it means for employers, recruiters, industry businesses and jobseekers.

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How to Find Construction Workers in Australia
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How to Find Construction Workers in Australia

Learn how to find construction workers in Australia using specialist job boards, targeted social media groups, referrals and candidate sourcing.

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Where to Advertise Construction Jobs in Australia in 2026
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Where to Advertise Construction Jobs in Australia in 2026

Not every construction role belongs on the same hiring channel. This guide looks at job boards, Facebook groups, social recruitment and other ways to reach construction workers across Australia.

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How to Use Facebook Groups to Recruit Construction Workers in Australia
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How to Use Facebook Groups to Recruit Construction Workers in Australia

Facebook groups can be a useful construction recruitment channel when you choose the right communities, write better job posts and make it easy for workers to respond.

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Highest Paying Construction Jobs in Australia (2026): Salaries, FIFO & Mining Roles Explained
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Highest Paying Construction Jobs in Australia (2026): Salaries, FIFO & Mining Roles Explained

Discover the highest-paying construction jobs in Australia in 2026, including salary ranges for major projects, FIFO, mining, tunnelling, trades and senior roles.

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Should You Pay to Post in a Facebook Group?
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Should You Pay to Post in a Facebook Group?

Paying to post in a Facebook group can make sense when the audience is relevant and the access solves a real business problem. Here’s how employers, recruiters and construction businesses can judge the potential value.

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Bechtel Named Delivery Partner for Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Development Phase
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Bechtel Named Delivery Partner for Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail Development Phase

Bechtel has been appointed Delivery Partner for the Newcastle to Sydney High-Speed Rail development phase, marking a major step for Australia’s east coast rail ambitions. The project is now moving deeper into planning, design and delivery readiness, with major workforce and infrastructure implications ahead.

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Visa Fees Jump From 1 July 2026: What It Means for Construction Hiring and Migrant Workers
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Visa Fees Jump From 1 July 2026: What It Means for Construction Hiring and Migrant Workers

Australia’s visa application charges increased from 1 July 2026, with several employer-sponsored skilled visa streams seeing sharp fee rises. The changes add extra cost for construction, civil and mining employers already relying on sponsored workers, while higher salary thresholds also make sponsorship harder for some lower-margin roles. The fee rise is unlikely to stop migrant labour supply, but it does make sponsorship planning, budgeting and candidate selection more important.

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Mott MacDonald Moves on Leed: Another UK Giant Bets Big on Australia’s Water and Regional Civil Pipeline
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Mott MacDonald Moves on Leed: Another UK Giant Bets Big on Australia’s Water and Regional Civil Pipeline

Mott MacDonald has agreed to acquire Australian civil contractor Leed Engineering & Construction, strengthening its position in water and regional infrastructure delivery. The deal continues the trend of UK and European groups investing in Australian contractors and is set to drive demand for civil, water and FIFO talent nationwide

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Can Facebook Group Operators Charge Businesses to Post?
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Can Facebook Group Operators Charge Businesses to Post?

Can operators of Facebook groups charge businesses to post? Here’s what Meta’s own group tools say about paid communities, admin controls and commercial posting - and how CJA’s Posting Pass works.

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Queensland’s Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Moves Into Delivery
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Queensland’s Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Moves Into Delivery

Queensland’s Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project is moving into delivery, with the $5.75 billion upgrade set to duplicate the Kuraby-to-Beenleigh corridor, improve stations, and support better rail capacity across South East Queensland. It’s a major infrastructure package that should create opportunities across engineering, project delivery, commercial, planning, and rail systems roles.

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How to Recruit Civil Engineers for Infrastructure Projects in Australia
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How to Recruit Civil Engineers for Infrastructure Projects in Australia

Civil engineers are in sustained demand across Australia's infrastructure pipeline and the market for experienced candidates is highly competitive. This article covers what employers need to understand about the civil engineering talent market, how to position roles effectively, and where to reach qualified engineers.

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