By Joao Pedro Marins

By Joao Pedro Marins

5 months ago By Joao Pedro Marins

5 months ago By Joao Pedro Marins and Sam Carew

​2022 has been a year of significant investments for Australia, which is no different for Victoria. In addition, the incentives to people migration and welcoming skilled workers from overseas have been creating a population growth that implies a lot of opportunities becoming available. In this article, we will talk about the growth experienced in Victoria over the last few months and what the expectations are for the following years. Commercial Construction Did you know that Victoria's construction industry employs almost 240,000 people and contributes $21.6 billion to the Victorian Economy ? These three key areas are transforming the construction sector scenario in the state at the moment: Off-site construction technologies Digital technologies used in construction processes New construction materials and products The industry is booming right now within the state, led by build-to-rent (BTR), data centres, Infrastructure development (Melbourne metro) & new commercial office space, which in turn drives large-scale, high-value refurbishment of premium CBD assets. Our suburbs are also seeing a high level of retail refurbishment, in line with the higher volume of weekday foot traffic driven by working from home. Shared workspace in the suburbs is also on the rise and utilised by those who work from near their home as opposed to travelling into the city. Suburbs within proximity to new and redeveloped stations are also under construction. An example of this would be St Kilda Road, which for several years had been on the decline, is once again in demand due to the new Shrine station. Refurbishment, apartments, and retail are all benefactors of this revitalisation. To search for jobs within the Commercial Construction industry, click here . Residential Construction Major infrastructure projects are driving new pockets of residential growth, opening many opportunities for professionals within the field and architects as well. High-end residential is also booming. The majority of these projects take shape in areas such as Kew, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Toorak, Armadale, Malvern & the Mornington Peninsula. If you are looking for Residential Construction opportunities, click here . For Architecture & Interiors, go here . Engineering The Victorian Government projects Melbourne to be Australia's largest city by 2030 , which will demand significant infrastructure investments. These projects – for residential, non-residential, and engineering construction – include urban renewal and large investments across health services. Civil contracting is, of course, driven by all that growth plan, with massive shortages across site engineering and supervision, primarily due to three mega projects: Level Crossing Removal Project North East Link Program Suburban Rail Loop Aiport rail  To see engineering jobs available right now, click here . Rail To complement that growth by 2030, Victoria's Government needs a complete public transport network to meet the needs for years to come, creating long-term opportunities for workers, businesses and investors. The Victorian Government has also committed to several major rail projects, including a new, nine-kilometre, underground, high-capacity rail tunnel servicing Melbourne's south. Rail Project Victoria (RPV), a project group of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority, is delivering more than $30 billion invested in metropolitan and regional rail projects . To see jobs available within the rail industry, check here . Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Victoria concentrates on one of the largest Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical markets across Australia, and the industries are only expected to grow over the following years. Manufacturing's desk is currently growing with needs for materials for construction as the pharmaceuticals are basing off new facilities for vaccine production and further development. To check jobs available right now within both industries, click here .

A common mistake people make is thinking that you have to be an experienced professional to have the best outcome in the recruitment industry. Although no success comes easy, it's not as hard to join this new industry as it may seem. With the training necessary and the right path to building your career, you can achieve incredible outcomes that you may not have even expected. To welcome those new to recruiting and provide the best induction and training possible along the way, we are proud to have our Associate Consultant Program - Building Blocks for Success. This is a 13-week program that will provide will with all the knowledge and skills you need, with total support while doing so. At the end of this path, you will feel the confidence you need to become an expert in the desk you recruit for. Foundation Our Foundation program has been designed to give all new colleagues to Design & Build the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and learn everything there is to know about recruitment & the D&B way. The program focuses on a blended learning approach in which we use a range of different learning activities, from shadowing and role-playing to online modules and collaborative workshops, to ensure that no matter if you're a kinaesthetic, audio or visual learner or anything in-between, you can absorb the necessary information. Elevate The Elevate level has been designed for consultants wanting to improve their skills and career progression. The idea of our program is that no matter what level we are all at, there's always room for improvement. This program stage includes more collaboration within our teams and learning activities from our internal leaders. For example, we have launched our own 'Trust – Ex' sessions where leaders throughout our company share their learnings and expertise with their peers. A blended learning approach, in which we use a range of different learning activities from shadowing and role-playing to online modules and collaborative workshops, to ensure that no matter if you're a kinaesthetic, audio or visual learner or anything in-between, you can absorb the necessary information. High-Rise A pathway to leadership, the 'High Rise' level focuses on transitioning more experienced consultants into leadership-based positions and acquiring the skills needed to make this transition relatively seamless. This is achieved through a variety of both internal and external leadership workshops. Timeline Week 1: Develop an understanding of who Design & Build are, our EVP and how we deliver this message to market. You will also have the opportunity to start building knowledge in your area of specialisation. The key outcomes for this week will be to have a good understanding of what it takes to be successful in the role of a Recruitment Consultant, an understanding of our service offerings and the importance of using our CRM system- Jobadder. Week 2-6: Focus on Candidate and Industry & Desk Knowledge Phone Based Activities The importance of information gathering and sourcing to your vertical market Building Talent pools Explore various candidate sourcing channels Interviewing candidates Lead generation Week 7-13: Focus on Job Cycle and Client Development Phone Based Activities Continue candidate calls Job cycle – Placing adverts, Taking job briefs Client Development – BD Calls, Client Visits Candidate Management If this exciting opportunity of getting support while jumping into a new industry sounds interesting, don't waste time and apply to join our team right now by clicking here . If you have doubts and want to know more about the program and our daily routine, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Julianna Carey:  julianna@designandbuild.com.au 0478 824 570

​The sun sets in the west! After two rough years due to the pandemic, Western Australia is now experiencing solid growth and an exciting perspective for the following years. With many opportunities opened at the moment and many more becoming available each day, the state is focusing on migration incentives and welcoming new workers to fill the skills shortage. Now is a great time to consider moving to WA for those looking for new opportunities, as the state has one of the highest weekly earnings averages across the country, led by industries like Mining, Construction and Professional Services within the top five largest employing in the state.

​Finding a job can be rough. So you need to make the most of every advantage. So it makes sense to explore the question: what are the most important qualities of a good candidate? The reasons are compelling. First, when you know what someone wants, you can give it to them. You’re not going in blind. You can focus on what is more prone to land you the job.

​Studies into workplace culture have indicated the importance that recruitment plays in maintaining a positive workplace environment. One study revealed that employees whose values aligned well with their organisation, co-workers and supervisor, experienced increased job satisfaction, were more likely to remain with their organisation and showed superior job performance (Johnson, E., Kristof-Brown, A. & Zimmerman. 2005)[1]. Even Virgin Group’s founder, Sir Richard Branson has emphasised the important role culture fit should play in hiring – claiming that securing the right team is the most important thing you can do for your business.