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Straight answers to common hiring, staffing and employee-process questions. Guides are prepared for general information and should not replace specialist advice.
Agency pricing varies by service model. Halden uses a fixed $2,995 + GST fee for each successful fully managed permanent hire, so the recruitment cost is known before a campaign begins.
Start hereA fixed fee stays the same regardless of salary. Percentage pricing changes with remuneration. Compare the scope, screening process, replacement terms and total fee—not the headline percentage alone.
Budget for more than salary: advertising or recruitment, superannuation, workers compensation, payroll administration, equipment, training and the time required to onboard the employee properly.
Start with the real shift, location, licences, physical requirements and performance expectations. A precise brief makes advertising, screening and availability checks materially more effective.
Confirm the licence class, recency of experience, equipment type, shift, transport and site conditions. Licence checks should be followed by role-specific screening and site induction.
Confirm the resignation in writing, protect site and system access, document outstanding work, check the applicable notice arrangements and start a structured replacement plan. Seek specialist advice where obligations are unclear.
The correct arrangement depends on the actual pattern and expectations of work, not the label alone. Review the applicable award, entitlements and current Fair Work guidance before deciding.
Timing depends on role scarcity, location, pay, notice periods and the speed of client decisions. A clear brief and prompt feedback reduce avoidable delay, but no recruiter can responsibly guarantee a universal timeframe.
Use consistent questions about safety, accuracy, attendance, pace, equipment and real examples from previous shifts. Score every candidate against the same job-related criteria.
Record the pattern, check the facts, meet privately, explain the required standard, listen for relevant circumstances and document agreed improvement steps. Escalate fairly and seek advice when needed.
Ready when you are.