Leading Construction Recruitment Company in Australia (2025)

If you’re running a construction company in Australia, you already know the challenge: finding site-ready, reliable trades and labour and keeping them.

With projects booming and labour tight, builders, subcontractors and project managers are turning to specialist construction recruitment companies to stay on track and on budget.

Here’s why more companies across Australia are choosing HJ Recruitment to fill their construction roles.

Why Construction Hiring Is So Tough in 2025

Construction is one of the top 3 most in-demand industries for workers in Australia this year. Between housing targets, infrastructure projects and regional growth zones, labour shortages are hitting across the board.

Key challenges:

• High turnover and no-shows from labour hire
• Too many unqualified applicants through job boards
• Delays from recruiters who don’t understand construction
• Rising wages and poor cultural fits leading to early exits

That’s where a specialist construction recruitment company like HJ Recruitment changes the game.

Who We Recruit For in the Construction Industry

We supply permanent staff across the full construction lifecycle—from shovel to sign-off.

Trades & Labour

• General Labourers
• Carpenters, Concreters, Formworkers
• Plant Operators
• Skilled Labour (Tools, Tickets, White Card)
• Trade Assistants

Site Staff

• Site Supervisors
• Leading Hands
• Site Managers
• Project Engineers
• Safety Officers (HSEQ)

White-Collar Construction

• Project Managers
• Contract Administrators
• Estimators
• Construction Coordinators

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Locations We Recruit Construction Staff Across Australia

We place reliable trades and construction professionals in:

• Sydney, Western Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle
• Melbourne, Geelong, Dandenong, Bendigo
• Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba
• Perth, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie
• Darwin, Cairns, Adelaide, and FIFO/DIDO hubs

Whether it's resi, commercial, civil or industrial construction we know your projects and the type of people who fit your sites.

Why Builders Choose HJ Recruitment as Their Construction Recruitment Partner

We’re not a resume mill or temp agency. We recruit long-term, permanent hires you can rely on.

Here’s what makes us different:

Construction-only focus – we speak site language
Candidates are pre-checked, site-ready and reference vetted
Speed – shortlists in 2–3 business days
We handle everything – pay guidance, visa options, onboarding
Transparent pricing – no hire, no fee

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What Does Construction Hiring Cost in 2025?

Here are typical hourly pay rates (flat) for key construction roles:

• Labourers: $33–$40/hr
• Carpenters: $50–$60/hr
• Site Supervisors: $90k–$120k+
• Project Managers: $140k–$180k+
• Contract Admins: $80k–$100k

We’ll help you benchmark pay to match market expectations, attract more candidates, and reduce fall-off.

⚒️ Need salary insights? Contact us for a free estimate.

Who We Work With

We recruit for:

• Residential & luxury home builders
• Commercial construction companies
• Subcontractors in concrete, formwork, fitout, carpentry
• Civil contractors (roads, subdivisions, utilities)
• Government & defence contractors
• Developers scaling their in-house teams

We support independent builders through to tier-two contractors across Australia.

Final Word: Hire Fast, Build Better

Hiring the right people keeps your builds moving and your clients happy.

If you’re tired of labour hire churn, temp agencies that ghost you, or spending days reviewing dud resumes let’s change that.

At HJ Recruitment, we deliver permanent construction staff fast, and we don’t waste your time.