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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 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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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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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 →

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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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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.

June 29, 2026 Read more →

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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.

May 22, 2026 Read more →

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Can Small Builders Compete for Talent Against Tier 1 Contractors?

Smaller construction businesses often assume Tier 1 contractors win every talent competition by default. In practice, the construction workforce is more nuanced and smaller operators have genuine advantages when they understand them and communicate them clearly

May 14, 2026 Read more →

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How Regional Employers Can Attract Construction Workers

Regional construction employers face a fundamentally different recruitment environment to their metropolitan counterparts. The local candidate pool is smaller, relocation is a harder sell, and the competition for mobile workers is real. This article covers practical approaches for regional operators trying to attract and retain a quality construction workforce.

May 13, 2026 Read more →

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The Cost of Leaving Construction Roles Unfilled

An unfilled construction role is rarely just an inconvenience. Project delays, overtime costs, safety exposure, margin erosion and contractor dependency all accumulate when vacancies persist. This article examines the real financial and operational cost of workforce gaps and why recruitment investment looks different when measured against the alternative.