June is crunch time for many construction businesses.
As the End of Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, teams are juggling reporting, finalising projects, and gearing up for a fresh start in July. But one area often overlooked in the chaos is workforce planning.
Whether you’re wrapping up big projects or preparing for new ones in FY26, now is the perfect time to assess your hiring needs, workforce structure, and recruitment partnerships.
Here’s your EOFY hiring checklist to help you stay ahead, minimise downtime, and enter the new financial year with the right crew on-site.
1. Review Your Current Workforce
Start by looking at where you’re at:
- Who’s performing well?
- Who’s due to roll off?
- Where are your labour shortages?
- Are you relying too much on last-minute placements?
A quick audit helps identify which roles need to be extended, replaced, or filled before the next financial year begins.
2. Forecast Project Needs for FY26
Check your project pipeline. Do you have confirmed work starting in July, August, or September? Now’s the time to start lining up:
- Supervisors
- Machine operators
- Skilled labourers
- Project managers
- Admin and white-collar support staff
Planning ahead ensures you won’t scramble for talent when projects kick off.
3. Lock in Your Labour Hire Agreements
If you’re using casual labour or subcontractors, EOFY is the right time to:
- Renew or renegotiate agreements
- Confirm rates
- Update compliance documents
- Build a buffer of flexible workers for expected spikes
At TradeConnex, we help clients lock in flexible labour plans tailored to their budget and project flow—so there are no surprises.
4. Align Hiring with Your FY26 Budget
EOFY means new budgets, new targets, and often… tighter margins.
We recommend reviewing:
- Labour spend vs. project output
- Overtime and casual overuse
- ROI on recruitment partners
Smart workforce planning now = better profit margins later.
5. Address Safety, Training, and Compliance
Are your current workers up to date on safety protocols, licenses, and site requirements? This is a great time to:
- Book in refresher courses
- Check white card and ticket validity
- Confirm all workers meet compliance standards
- Review site induction processes
A compliant site is a productive and protected site.
6. Evaluate Your Recruitment Partner
EOFY is the time to reflect. Is your current agency delivering on:
- Speed of placement?
- Candidate quality?
- Communication?
- Cultural fit?
If not, it may be time to explore new partnerships.
At TradeConnex, we work side-by-side with construction companies to provide on-time, on-site, and on-point recruitment, every time. We specialise in building workforces that last—across both blue-collar and white-collar construction roles.
EOFY Is a Strategic Moment—Don’t Waste It
While you’re wrapping up the numbers, take a few hours to think about your workforce. Your crew is your most valuable asset—and investing in the right people will define your success in FY26.
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