Most of the time, by the time a client calls us, they are already behind. Not because they are disorganised or unaware. Because running a property business means recruitment sits behind the project, the deal, the funding decision, the planning application. It matters, but it rarely feels urgent until it does.

This piece is about what changes when you flip that order.

Most of the hiring conversations we have with Melbourne property businesses start when there’s already a gap in the team. The role is vacant, the project is moving, and someone was needed yesterday. But there’s an alternative to reactive hiring, and it generally returns a better result.

Our latest salary guide breaks down current benchmarks across the property and construction sectors, with insights for both employers and candidates.

Culture fit is one of the most crucial indicators of your future success in a role, particularly when job hunting in Melbourn’s tight-knit Property and Construction Industry. Company culture has significant implications for both your job satisfaction and career growth prospects. However, good company culture means different things to different people.

As talent reevaluates what they want out of work and life in a post-covid world, and labour shortages in property and construction abound, it's more important than ever for companies to invest in employee health, well-being, professional development, and overall growth.