Engineering
Permanent vs Contract Engineers: Cost, Risk, and Reality
Permanent vs Contract Engineers: Cost, Risk, and Reality When organisations weigh up whether to hire a permanent or contract engineer, the conversation often starts with cost. Unfortunately, it also often ends there – which is where poor hiring decisions are made. In the current engineering market, particularly across mining, manufacturing, infrastructure and heavy industry, the…
Read MoreWhat Senior Engineers Really Want in Their Next Role – 2025 Candidate Insight Report
The Engineering Market Has Shifted – Has Your Hiring Strategy? 2025 has brought one of the most competitive engineering talent markets the Hunter Region has seen in years. Senior engineers especially those in electrical, mechanical, automation, control systems and heavy industry disciplines, are in extremely high demand.Yet while employers often assume salary is the primary…
Read MoreNavigating Australia’s engineering skills shortage
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant in Engineering at ASR Recruitment, I’m closely monitoring Australia’s persistent engineering skills shortage. Facing its third iteration in two decades, this challenge presents a pivotal moment for our nation’s progress. With disruptions like border closures and new national priorities such as the clean energy transition, organisations are grappling with a…
Read MoreShaping a sustainable future: The role of Engineering in building a greener world
In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, the role of sustainability in engineering has never been more crucial. As a recruitment consultant working in the engineering industry, you have a unique opportunity to connect talented professionals with companies that are driving positive change. In this blog, we will delve…
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