Resume tips, licence guides, and training resources to help you land more work and earn more money.
Your resume doesn't need to be fancy — it needs to be clear. List your trade qualification, licences and tickets, years of experience, and types of work completed. One page is enough for most roles. Include a mobile number you'll actually answer.
Resume Writing Guides →Labour hire is a great way to stay working between direct roles. Agencies like Programmed, Hays Construction, and Tradestaff place tradies across Australia. Good for trying different employers and industries.
Labour Hire Roles on Seek →Mandatory before setting foot on any Australian construction site. Complete the General Construction Induction online or in person. Takes 6-8 hours. Recognised nationally.
Study Resources →Opens doors across warehousing, manufacturing, and construction logistics. 1-2 day course. Cost: $300-$500. Nationally recognised. Pairs well with any trade.
Forklift Resources →Required for any work above 2 metres. Half-day course covers harness fitting, anchor points, and rescue procedures. Cost: $200-$400. Check currency — often needs annual refresher.
Safety Training Books →Scissor lift, boom lift, and vertical lift operation. Required on most commercial sites. One-day course. Boom over 11m requires separate ticket. $350-$550.
EWP Resources →Shopify makes it easy to get quotes, take bookings, and get paid online. Thousands of Australian tradies use it to run their own business.