Labour Hire Advice
Need some help or advice about having a career in the construction or labour hire industry? If so then these articles will help you find out about your employment rights, PPE gear requirements, Work Holiday Visa for Australia and a whole lot more! If you’ve any questions about the labour hire industry in Sydney that we haven’t answered here then let us know!
Guide for South Americans to Landing a Construction Job in Sydney, NSW
Olá / hola, wherever you are from in South America. So, you have decided to move to Sydney, Australia and work in the construction industry. Well, we
11 August, 2022Where to live in Sydney as a Backpacker?
Where to live in Sydney We have a team of various nationalities, consisting of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh & Australian. Between us all, we kn
07 May, 2022Construction Cowboys – How to Spot & Avoid Them
Construction Cowboys – Avoid The Bad Eggs The world is full of honest, hardworking citizens who contribute to society. Legitimate companies whos
23 March, 2022How to Get a Construction Job in Sydney
How to Get a Construction Job in Sydney Sydney is an iconic city. It has beautiful beaches, iconic landmarks and stunning architecture. An image reson
09 February, 2022How to Kickstart Your Construction Marketing in 2022
Construction Marketing in 2022 It’s 2022 which can only mean one thing…“New Year, New Me”. Sound familiar? Everyone always says the same line ev
27 January, 2022How I Started Working For HLH Group
The following post was written by one of our labourers, Ujjwal Rai, and tells the story of how he got to Sydney and started working for the HLH Group.
19 January, 2022Guide to Bricklaying in Sydney – One of the Toughest Trades
Guide to Bricklaying in Sydney Bricklaying is a trade that involves laying bricks or blocks to build walls, buildings and other structures. Bricklayin
03 November, 2021Construction Marketing: Secrets for Building a Better Audience
Construction Marketing Secrets Regardless of the size of your company, the construction industry can be challenging. Many factors can affect the succe
23 September, 2021Truck Driver Labour Hire Guide
Truck Driver Labour Hire Truck drivers are an essential part of the world’s economy. From logistics, construction, deliveries and long haul tran
02 September, 2021Staying Healthy in Construction
Staying Healthy in the Construction Industry Working in the construction industry can often take its toll on the human body. Working long hours, putti
27 August, 2021Getting Started In Construction – What You Need To Know!
Getting Started in the Construction Industry Are you done with working the same 9 to 5 job day in, day out? Are you fresh out of high school or have y
17 August, 2021Frequently Asked Questions by Labourers
Labour Hire FAQ Are you currently looking for work with a labour hire company? But you maybe have a number of questions that you would like the answer
11 June, 2021Construction Worker Resume Tips – How to Land a Labourer Role
How To Get A Labour Hire Job Searching for a new job is an emotional process and ensuring you have a good resume can be the key to getting your foot i
26 May, 2021Why Safety is Important in the Construction Industry
Importance of Safety in the Construction Industry Safety is a huge part of the modern construction industry and basic safety measures started to come
21 January, 2021Labour Hire Insurance Guide
Guide to Labour Hire Insurance in NSW Insurance is an arrangement that guarantees compensation of losses incurred to a person(s). Insurance is a means
19 November, 2020Plumber Labour Hire at HLH Group
Plumber Labour Hire Here at HLH Group we are seeing an increased demand for plumber hire and plumbers trade assistants. We have supplied all types of
04 November, 2020National Safe Work Month Australia 2020
About National Safe Work Month Australia 2020 Safe Work Australia is the national policy agency responsible for WHS and workers’ compensation arrangem
14 October, 2020Guide to White Cards in Australia – CPCCWHS1001
Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry CPCCWHS1001 – White Card Guide The ‘Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry CPCC
28 August, 2020A Day In The Life Of A Recruitment Consultant
The Role of a Recruitment Consultant In this week’s blog, we take a look at a typical day for one of our recruitment consultants and the work th
22 July, 2020Carpenter Profile – Understanding the Role of A Carpenter
Carpenter Profile Carpenters are an essential requirement on almost every construction site to build and repair wooden structures on the project. Due
26 May, 2020A Day in the Life of a Skilled Labourer
Working As A Skilled Labourer In the past we’ve given you an insight into what it’s like working as a renderer and what a day in the life
19 May, 2020A Day in the Life of a Carpenter
Daily Work As A Carpenter Following on from our post of A Day in the Life of a Labourer it’s time to give you the next installment with our saw-
27 February, 2020A Day in the Life of a Labourer – Sam Harrison
A Day In The Life Of A General Labourer Hunter Labour Hire currently have general labourers on sites across Sydney completing various tasks ranging fr
19 August, 2019Fair Work Commission: Minimum Wage Increase & New Award Rates!
Fair Work Commission Changes The Fair Work Commission announced a 3.0 % increase to minimum wages. Various Awards will also be increasing in line with
11 July, 2019These Boots Were Made for Working – Safety Boots for PPE Gear
Safety Boots for PPE Gear Before starting work in any industry, it is important you have the right PPE for the job and in the construction industry th
14 June, 2019Wearing Correct Eye PPE for Construction Sites
Correct Eye PPE for Construction Sites This week’s blog is part of a series of safety-based blogs, having recently discussed hard hats for labour hire
22 May, 2019A Day In The Life Of A Renderer
Working As A Renderer Duties of any tradesperson or general labourer on a construction site change from week to week, day to day and hour to hour. Wor
15 March, 2019Hard Hats for Labour Hire – All You Need To Know About Hard Hats!
Hard Hats for Labour Hire If you’re working are a labourer then you’ve undoubtedly come across a construction hard hat – yellow, dur
07 February, 2019Working Safely at Heights – What You Need to Know
Importance of Working Safely At Heights On most major projects in the construction industry there will come a stage where work needs to be completed w
30 January, 2019Working Safely in Confined Spaces – Don’t Get Trapped
Safely Working in Confined Spaces In the day to day work of construction and maintenance projects there is often a requirement for workers to enter an
18 January, 2019Recent Changes to Working Holiday Visas & Impacts on Backpackers
Changes to Working Holiday Visas in Australia There have been several changes to Working Holiday Maker Visas (417 and 462) which now allow young backp
27 November, 2018Labour Hire, Labourers & The Law – Your Employee Entitlements
Laws for Labour Hire Industry The labour hire industry is a very competitive one and as such some companies seek to gain a competitive advantage using
17 July, 2018Construction Tickets & Licences Sydney: A Deep Dive
Construction Tickets & Licences Sydney “What other tickets/licences would it be worth me getting other than my white card?” is a question we hear
16 March, 2018Working Holiday Visa Jobs and Tips
Working Holiday Visa Jobs Many Working Holiday Visa (WHV) holders choose to find employment within the construction industry. The main reason for this
02 December, 2017Scaffolding Tools, Do’s & Don’ts, Interesting Facts & Jobs!
Jobs For Scaffolders in Sydney In a recent post we told you about the increasing number scaffolding jobs in Sydney due to the soaring construction sec
15 August, 2017Tips On Becoming A Traffic Controller
Want A Traffic Controller Job in Sydney? Thinking of becoming a traffic controller? Here are Hunter Labour Hire’s tips on how to become a traffic cont
03 March, 2017Construction Licences & Training Courses NSW
Construction Licences & Training Courses Hunter Labour Hire is happy to introduce our preferred training provider Simili Training who are based ou
25 February, 2017Why Should You Use Labour Hire?
Have You Been Caught Short on Labourers or Tradies? Sydney is in the middle of a skill shortage, carpenters have all but disappeared from our Harbour
17 February, 2017Top Tips for You and Your Construction Job Application
Tips for Your Construction Job Application Here at Hunter Labour Hire we pride ourselves on always providing our clients with the highest quality labo
07 February, 2017Looking for a Construction Job in Sydney the New Year?
New Year Construction Jobs in Sydney Look no further as we at Hunter Labour Hire will be going into placing our labourers and tradesmen on permanent j
04 January, 2017PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) For Sydney Construction Sites
PPE Required For Construction Sites in Sydney When you’re on a construction site in Sydney always wear protection and here Hunter Labour Hire’s
02 December, 201610 Tips For Construction Workers To Make The Most Of Summer in Sydney
Tips For Construction Workers In Sydney During Summer! Are you new to Sydney and not sure what to expect while working in construction during the summ
01 November, 2016Working Holiday Visa In Australia – It’s Never Too Late!
Recent Changes To The Australian Working Holiday Visa So now that summer is almost here and the weather is changing people over the age of 30 can now
24 October, 2016Labour Hire Company: Candidate FAQ
Labour Hire Company FAQ for Candidates Are you currently looking for work with a labour hire company? But you maybe have a number of questions that yo
16 July, 2016Labour Hire Solutions – Client FAQ!
Labour Hire FAQ For Clients On a daily basis at Hunter Labour Hire we often hear the same type of questions from our clients so we have put together a
01 July, 2016Skilled Occupation Lists for Skilled Migration 2016-2017
Skilled Occupation Lists The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has recently released its Skilled Occupation List for the year 2016 ̵
02 June, 201610 Reasons To Work For A Labour Hire Company
Labour Hire Company Jobs If you are a looking for a job in construction in Sydney then the chances are that you have seen many labour hire companies a
18 May, 2016Guide To High Risk Work Licences For Construction Sites
High Risk Work Licences If you are a labourer or tradesperson working on a construction site or you are performing work that is considered high risk t
11 April, 2016Construction Tickets & Licences: What You Need to Know
Types of Construction Tickets and Licences in Sydney In addition to the general construction induction training (white card) which is needed to work o
02 April, 2016Skilled Labour Hire & The Different Labour Jobs Available
What Are The Different Types Of Labour Jobs for Skilled Labourers? Different tradies require different types of skilled labourers depending on the typ
10 March, 2016Labour Hire: What Exactly Is Included in The Hourly Rate?
What Exactly Is Included in The Hourly Rate for Labourers & Tradies? If your company has never used labour hire you may not be certain about what
23 February, 2016Should I Work In The Sydney Construction Industry?
Should You Work In The Sydney Construction Industry? A job in the construction industry is not for everyone but having said that there are those who s
03 February, 2016How To Get A NSW Licence – Advice For Tradies in Australia
How To Get A NSW Licence Do you have an overseas apprenticeship that you want to convert to an Australian licence? Well it is actually quite a complex
20 January, 2016Where To Get Your Tools In Sydney
Where To Get Tools In Sydney For many backpackers, Australians and people looking for full-time work the construction industry in Sydney is their chos
12 January, 2016
11 December, 20155 Steps To Getting a Construction Job in Sydney!
Construction Jobs in Sydney – 5 Steps to Get One! Have you got a trade and are you interested in working in Sydney? If the answer is yes then yo
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