What You Need to Know Government jobs in Melbourne and Sydney are changing fast. At Planned Resources, Melbourne’s leading bespoke recruitment agency, we help both candidates and employers navigate this dynamic landscape. Whether you’re seeking a public‑sector role or hiring for one, understanding the shifts is vital. Demand Is Growing In recent years, the number […]
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I’ve always believed that a well-placed 7-iron says a lot about a person. On 18 November 2024, I got the chance to test that theory at the Consulting Surveyors Victoria Golf Day at Yarra Yarra Golf Club—and while I won’t be going pro anytime soon, I can confidently say the company was first-class.
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Regardless of where you are in Australia, boundaries need to be established, roads need to be set out, and utilities need to be found. This creates a huge resourcing challenge for a surveying industry already facing a shortage of qualified professionals—and with projections estimating a need for 1,500 additional workers annually, the gap is only
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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” – the iconic opening line from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities. If Dickens were alive today and reflecting on the past 12 months in the Built Environment sector, he might revise it to:“It was pretty good times, it was bloody awful
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There are periods in everyone’s career where they just don’t enjoy going to work. Social media has increasingly popularized the term “toxic workplace” over the last couple of years, making it a common reason cited for leaving an organization. However, genuinely toxic workplaces are rare. Often, dissatisfaction stems from a stage in a person’s career
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2024 was a tough year for everyone involved in the construction industry. Higher interest rates, construction costs and general uncertainty by developers and end users conspired to drive activity lower. This resulted in many professions across the industry downsizing via redundancies or natural attrition. What does 2025 look like? Is there some silver starting to
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There has been a lot of focus recently on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is expected to play a role in rapidly transforming various industries, and the human resources (HR) sector is no exception. While AI offers the promise of increased efficiency and objectivity, it also raises quite serious concerns, not only about job
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The pandemic forced a seismic shift in the workplace, with remote and hybrid work becoming the norm for many. However, as the world emerges from the shadow of COVID-19, there’s a growing trend in design based industries towards a return to traditional in-office work arrangements. This shift has raised concerns about the future of hybrid
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Let’s face it – LinkedIn is your digital first impression. As a recruiter, I’ve scrolled through thousands of profiles, and let me tell you, the difference between a stellar LinkedIn profile and a half-baked one is like night and day. Your LinkedIn is more than just a digital résumé; it’s a personal branding tool that,
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Planned Resources recruit across the niche markets of planning, engineering, architecture and design, property, and government support. We operate across private and public sectors in Melbourne, Victoria and Australia. In today’s fast-paced world, finding a balance between work and well-being can be a challenge. With constant deadlines, meetings, and the pressure to perform, it’s easy
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