Two of your best concreters just took a job on the Bruce Highway. Your Tuesday pour is now short two people. Wednesday isn’t looking any better. This scene is playing out all over South East Queensland. It’s not just on construction sites. Warehouses are gearing up for peak season, and transport fleets are adding routes […]

Two labourers pull out of Monday’s job. A boilermaker with a 6G ticket turns down your offer because a resources site paid more. If this sounds familiar, you already know how hard trades recruitment in Brisbane has become. The tradies you need are out there. They are working right now, on someone else’s site. They […]

Your project is funded and ready to start. You are still short two electricians and a boilermaker, and every day they stay unfilled costs you money. This is what makes trades recruitment in Brisbane employers face today so frustrating. The problem is not your job ad. It is supply. The qualified tradies you need do […]

This guide is for general information only. It is not legal advice. Queensland employers with complex hiring needs should talk to a lawyer. You need a role filled fast. A recruiter sends over their recruitment agency agreement and the terms in that document set the tone for how smoothly the whole placement runs A well-structured […]

Q3 2026 | Queensland Labour Market Intelligence Report Your best candidate just accepted another offer. The role has been open for six weeks, and your shortlist keeps shrinking instead of growing. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. The skills shortage Australia 2026 data confirms what employers across Queensland are feeling on the ground. […]