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Not every traffic control company operates to the same standard. On a construction site or a road corridor, a compliance…
Australia's labour hire industry is regulated at the state level, and the rules vary. Three states require providers to hold…
New research published this month confirms what construction site managers already know: when you cannot fill a critical role, the…
Direct AnswerYes. Labour hire is well-suited to short-term and one-off projects because you only pay for the time you need,…
Victoria's Labour Hire Authority (LHA) introduced a significant round of licensing reforms on 1 June 2026. If your business works…
So how much does labour hire cost per hour in Australia? Rates vary by role, state, award classification, and the…

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4.9

Based on 375 reviews

Fast Labour Hire Melbourne

4.9

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I’ve been having a great experience with fast labour , they call me instantly when I signed up and have been taking care of me very well since I’ve started . Recommend this place 1000%

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Joe and James are amazing. Flexible, professional and prompt with all their services. 10/10 would recommend.

Charlie Webster

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Fast Labour Hire has been great. Gave them a call and had work pretty quickly. Work has been consistent every week

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I’ve worked in Melbourne for 2 years now and with many labour hire agencies. I must say fast labour is exceptional with their work flow. I’ve worked with Joe from the recruitment team and he always makes sure I’m busy no matter what! Great guy, lovely personality and the whole team is great. If you want to keep busy, FAST LABOUR HIRE is the way to go!!!!

Gonzalez Valencia

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I had a great experience working with fast labour hire

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They're fast to give you work !

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I had an excellent experience with the Labour Hire Recruitment team. The jobs they offered me were amazing and suited exactly what I was looking for. The team was professional, friendly, supportive, and always quick to respond whenever I had questions.Joe who’s is one of the team members made the whole process of finding work simple and stress-free, and I really appreciated the effort they put into helping me find good opportunities. I would highly recommend this team to anyone looking for reliable work and a recruitment team that genuinely cares about helping people find the right job.Thank you to the whole team for your outstanding support and service!

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Very unprofessional experience. Poor communication and a real lack of professionalism. I was disappointed with the way things were handled. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend this agency and would advise others to be cautious.

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They often call you at the very last minute to offer you a shift, and they can also remove you from a shift at the last minute without much notice. The communication is unreliable and makes it very difficult to plan your work schedule. Overall, a very unprofessional experience

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Heard back quickly after applying, easy hiring process and efficient app showing locations and jobsite details, always got paid on time, and Joe communicated clearly and offered good support, good for someone looking for casual work and to explore Melbourne while working.

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My experience with FLH to date has been outstanding. I applied for a job less the an hour later i had an interview for the Monday afternoon. Dion even followed up to see if i was still attending my interview.( Never have i had that before) Since that day FLH have done nothing but be supportive and had a job lined up for me to start. I have worked everyday since. The opportunity FLH has given me i can't thank them enough.

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Arrived in Melbourne a few weeks ago and Fast Labour has been amazing, got me consistent work very quickly and are always very clear and communicate very well. Can’t recommend it enough, especially Dion 👍🏻

Juan Pablo Kairuz

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I’m very grateful for the opportunity to work with them. They have helped me find work and gain valuable experience in Australia. I really appreciate the opportunities and the support. Thank you for everything!

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Amazing, first company to give me as much shifts, very good experience with Dion 😁

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Great company, wide variety of work available. Once youve acquired a white card. Work is assigned asap! Joe was a great lead and kept in coms often to make sure i was happy with the process and work provided. Thanks Joe!

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I’ve had a really good experience with Fast Labour Hire. The sign-up process was easy, the app is straightforward, and finding work has been simple.Joe Parker has been my main contact, and the whole team of consultants has been reliable, easy to deal with, and supportive. The sites Joe has placed me on have had good teams and management, which makes a big difference.Fast Labour Hire also takes safety seriously and looks after its workers.Overall, I’ve had a good experience with Fast Labour Hire and would recommend them.I.Dib

Roberto Bushgjokaj

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“I’ve had a great experience working with this agency. The environment is really nice and welcoming, and the team is always super helpful and available. I would definitely recommend them!”

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Fast Labour Hire? I definitely would not recommend working with this company. In my experience, there was discriminatory treatment, and because they have a large pool of labourers, even a minor issue can result in you being removed from a job and your account being closed.They do not clearly explain what you have supposedly done wrong, leaving you to figure it out yourself. Even when you try to contact them to explain your side of the situation or ask for clarification, they may not answer your calls.I also find it concerning that there seem to be very few negative reviews visible. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend that anyone considering working with this company think carefully before doing so.

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Signed up with them for work in Melbourne and they were absolutely class. Consistent work week to week and always very communicative and understanding. Pay was never an issue either, always on time and never took any liberties (as a lot of agencies sometimes do).Can’t recommend Joe, James and Dion enough!

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Great agency to work with and great people too cheers guys

1785726433

Great labour hire company. Got sorted with work in less than a week.

1784690847

Very helpful staff that guide and help you find suitable job very grateful for them and good experience in general

1784690693

Genuinely lovely guys to work with, Josh has been super supportive and responsive. 0 bad things to say everything is smooth with these guys

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Been working with them past month or so! Great communication between staff and workers. Easy on boarding and plenty of work!

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I’ve had a great experience with this agency. The team has been professional, friendly, and communicative throughout, making the whole process simple and stress-free.A special thanks to Josh, who’s been fantastic to work with. He’s personable, professional, and always quick to help or answer any questions. His communication has been excellent, and he’s a real credit to the team.I’d highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for work.

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