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Australia’s Construction Skills Shortage Persists Despite Slower Hiring

Fewer Australian employers are recruiting, yet skilled construction workers remain difficult to find. October's reports reveal rising trade costs, regional hiring pressures and changing workforce demand across major mining and infrastructure projects.

October 31, 2026 Read more →

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Australian Construction & Infrastructure Update – September 2026

Nearly $3bn in Western Sydney road contracts, major rail and energy projects, Working Holiday visa changes and Australia’s construction workforce shortage.

September 30, 2026 Read more →

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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.

September 21, 2026 Read more →

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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.

September 20, 2026 Read more →

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Where to Advertise Construction Jobs in Australia in 2026

With more advertising options than ever, construction employers are often spending budget in the wrong places. This guide covers where to advertise construction jobs in Australia in 2026, what each channel delivers, and how to match your approach to the role you are filling.

May 11, 2026 Read more →

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How to Advertise a Construction Business in Australia

Construction businesses and industry service providers don't need the biggest audience — they need the right one. Here’s how plant hire companies, training providers, suppliers and other construction services can reach customers in Australia.

September 23, 2026 Read more →

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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.

September 23, 2026 Read more →

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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.

August 13, 2026 Read more →

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Is Paying to Post in a Facebook Group a Scam?

Being asked to pay for commercial access to a Facebook group can feel unusual. Here’s how to tell the difference between legitimate paid posting access and something you should avoid.

September 24, 2026 Read more →

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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.

September 22, 2026 Read more →

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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.

July 14, 2026 Read more →

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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.

July 1, 2026 Read more →