We have good news - the infrastructure sector is bustling with opportunities for jobseekers - Infrastructure Australia highlighting 44 new proposals delivering $59 billion worth of projects this year.
Infrastructure Australia has released its 2021 Infrastructure Priority List containing a comprehensive investment roadmap to support Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The new proposals for our cities, regions, and remote communities include significant national investments which are ‘shovel ready’.
This exciting project pipeline provides considerable job opportunities for jobseekers in the infrastructure market. And in a candidate-driven market, you now have far more power at the hiring negotiation table than ever before.
Here are our top tips to help you capitalise on this opportunity.
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There are many factors to consider when changing roles that often get overlooked. It’s important to not only look for a position that will be a good fit for you now - look for one that also has longer-term potential. Here are some things you should keep in mind when deciding between potential employers.
As mentioned earlier, the infrastructure sector is currently a candidate driven market. This means you’ll most likely receive multiple job offers when you decide to go job hunting. Your current employer may also try to offer more to retain you as their employee.
However, it’s important to remain open and honest during the interview stage, particularly when it comes to how many job offers you have received and your skillset. This will allow your potential employer to identify where they fall short and give them an opportunity to offer you something that their competitors can't.
There is a huge shortage of skilled professionals to deliver the major infrastructure project pipeline in progress. This has continued without significant issues despite the pandemic.
We have seen a significant demand for talent from major private and public water, road, and rail projects. With international borders still shut and with the expected delays in restarting international mobility effectively, the competition for talent will continue to be fierce. This is especially the case in NSW, with salaries increasing by over 15%.
With the industry on an upward trajectory, the talent pool will decline. Read CGC in Focus to find out what we predict for salary rises as talent pools shrink and work ramps up.
Thanks to significant government spending in the infrastructure sector, you don’t need to jump at the first offer that comes your way. You get to be choosier.
Utilising our key guidelines for what to look for in an employer will help you narrow your choices. And creating a detailed career plan will also assist you in making the right decision. But, above all, being honest is important!
CGC Recruitment is a specialist consultancy with offices in Sydney and Brisbane. We specialise in fulfilling roles in the construction, infrastructure, engineering, and architecture sectors at all levels. As a leading industry recruiter, we always have a long list of opportunities for ambitious and professional individuals.
You can search our latest vacancies here, or alternatively, upload your CV and we’ll contact you when we have a suitable vacancy available.