Career Development through Labour Hire
In the dynamic landscape of Australia’s mining sector and industries across Western Australia, finding meaningful employment isn’t just about securing a job. It’s about embarking on a journey of career development and growth. For close to a decade, MACFORCE Australia has been supplying skilled personnel to mines and sectors Australia-wide. Additionally, our commitment goes beyond […]
How to prepare for a mining interview: Tips from a FIFO Employer
Securing a mining job can be a golden opportunity, but it all begins with acing the interview. In this guide, we’ll explore how to prepare for a mining interview effectively. From positioning your skills to mastering phone and Zoom interviews, we’ve got you covered. Phone and Zoom Interview Etiquette In today’s digital world, phone […]
Humanising Recruitment: An employment company with heart
In today’s hustle-bustle job scene, resumes and qualifications often hog the spotlight during hiring. Yet, it’s crucial to remember that there’s a real person behind experience and creative fonts. MACFORCE Australia’s approach is all about making hiring ‘human’ again – focusing on the whole person, not just the job history. By embracing this approach to […]
Suicide prevention in the construction industry
We recently spoke about the stigma of anxiety disorders and how common they are within our industry. Although suicide is not always the result of a mental health condition, it is particularly prevalent in construction and labour hire: A 2015 study found that construction workers were six times more likely to die by suicide than […]
Addressing anxiety disorders in labour hire
It’s seen to be uncomfortable to talk about Australia’s anxiety disorder epidemic, especially for those in the construction and labour hire industries. However, anxiety is the most common mental health condition in our nation, with over 12 million of us experiencing it in any 12-month period. Several factors can lead to the development of anxiety […]
Labour hire employment trends in Australia
The Australian workforce has been through a tumultuous few years. The lingering effects of COVID-19 and tough global headwinds have influenced many of the trends and challenges in labour hire and general employment that our nation is currently facing. Historically low unemployment and ongoing labour shortages mean that businesses are struggling to find the right […]
Ways to support the Indigenous workforce
Employment creates opportunities for every Australian – and boosting Indigenous employment is a key component in Closing the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The financial security that comes with a stable place in the workforce doesn’t just lead to higher standards of living for individuals. It also improves physical and mental health and has […]
How health and safety shapes today’s labour workforce
Health and safety is one of the most important considerations in the mining and construction sectors, because of its power to prevent serious injuries and even death. Sadly, there were 194 fatal health and safety-related injuries in Australia during 2020 alone. The fact this is a decrease of 50% since 2007 highlights how crucial it […]
Second-chance opportunities through ex-offender recruitment
In April MACFORCE celebrated a milestone in ex-offender recruitment, placing our 100th previously incarcerated candidate into employment! Over the past 15 years Australia’s incarcerated population has increased by 67%, with over half of all prisoners having previous imprisonment, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. At the time of release, less than one quarter of […]
Women in leadership: lifting up female peers in a male-dominated industry
Women in mining, energy and resources, and construction – not to mention women in leadership roles within these industries – come up against biases in their day to day lives. Last year in Australia there was an estimated 19.2% of women in FIFO or DIFO roles. Of the women engaged in this industry, only a […]
