Construction Staffing Agency Australia: Fast, Reliable Hires (2025)

Hiring construction staff in 2025 isn’t what it used to be.

With site timelines getting tighter, trades harder to lock in, and job boards flooded with ghosters, more companies are turning to specialist construction staffing agencies to fill the gap.

Whether you're a tier-two builder, subcontractor, or developer, this guide shows you:

• What construction staffing agencies actually do
• Which roles are hardest to fill (and how we solve it)
• What staff cost in 2025
• How HJ Recruitment helps you hire fast and build with confidence

What Is a Construction Staffing Agency?

A construction staffing agency connects building and civil contractors with site-ready labourers, trades, and supervisors.

At HJ Recruitment, we’re different we don’t do labour hire. We focus exclusively on permanent hires with:
Full trade qualifications
White Card and PPE
Site experience
Strong work ethic and references

If you’re tired of last-minute dropouts or unvetted applicants we’re the people you call.

Construction Roles We Staff

We supply permanent hires across residential, commercial and civil projects, including:

Labour & Trades

• General Labourers
• Skilled Labourers (tools + experience)
• Carpenters – frame, fix-out, cladding
• Formworkers, Steel Fixers, Concreters
• Plumbers, Sparkies, Painters, Tilers

Site & Leadership

• Trade Assistants (TA’s)
• Leading Hands
• Site Supervisors / Forepersons
• Safety Officers (HSEQ)
• Project Coordinators / Admin

We also support white-collar hiring for PMs, estimators, and contract admins.

Need help now? Submit your job brief here

Where We Place Construction Staff in Australia

We recruit across:

• Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong
• Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo
• Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast
• Perth, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie
• Regional and FIFO projects in WA, QLD, NT, SA

No matter where your site is we have people ready.

What Construction Staffing Costs in 2025

Here’s what most construction companies pay for permanent hires:

• General Labourer: $33–$40/hr
• Skilled Labourer: $38–$45/hr
• Carpenters: $50–$65/hr
• Formworkers / Concreters: $45–$60/hr
• Site Supervisors: $90k–$120k salary
• Project Managers: $140k–$180k salary

Want to benchmark rates for your city? Ask us for a free salary snapshot

Why Builders Choose HJ Recruitment Over Generic Agencies

We’re not a generalist recruiter. We’re built for construction and we’ve placed thousands of tradies and site staff across the country.

Why clients work with us:

Construction-only focus – We know your timelines and tools
Shortlists within 72 hours – Pre-vetted, reliable, ready to go
Permanent placements only – No temp churn
Real communication – You’ll never be ghosted or left hanging
Simple pricing – Pay only when you hire

Related: Labour recruitment agency for builders

Common Challenges We Solve

We hear it every week:

• “Our last hire no-showed on day one”
• “We’re chasing resumes but getting no traction”
• “We don’t have time to screen 80 applications”
• “We can’t afford delays it’s costing us contracts”

That’s where HJ Recruitment comes in. We act fast, we qualify hard, and we keep your project moving.

Final Word: You Build, We Staff

There’s too much riding on your schedule to gamble on the wrong hire.

HJ Recruitment is the go-to construction staffing agency for builders across Australia who want:

• Reliable trades & labour
• Long-term retention
• No time wasted