Recruitment Agency Townsville — RCSA-Backed Hires
Townsville shortlists within 7 days: candidates interviewed, screened and referenced, with a 90-day guarantee on every permanent hire.
Get a quote Call 0477 567 567Townsville hires differently from the south-east. The public sector, including defence, sits alongside the hospital, mining service companies and a busy port, and they all draw on the same pool of skilled people. TQN Personnel is a recruitment agency in Townsville for employers who want a short list of strong candidates rather than a pile of applications. We interview, check references and confirm work rights before you see anyone, and our recruitment service covers permanent, contract and temp roles from the CBD to Bohle.
Trusted by teams across Australia
- RCSA Member
- Fully Insured & Workers-Comp Covered
- Defence & Public Sector
- Mining & Resources
- Healthcare
- Construction & Civil
- Ports & Logistics
From brief to shortlist
Brief us
Share the job description, or just talk us through it, along with pay, hours and the start date in Townsville.
Search & screen
We approach suitable people, run structured interviews, verify qualifications and check references before anyone is put forward.
Vetted shortlist in 7 days
You see a focused shortlist within 7 days, not a stack of unread CVs.
90-day guarantee
Free re-placement if a permanent hire leaves or underperforms in the first 90 days.
Why TQN Personnel
Many Townsville roles come with a security clearance requirement, a site medical or a roster attached, and a candidate who looks right on paper can fall over on any one of them. We find that out early. Our recruiters confirm licences and tickets, speak with recent supervisors, and check that people understand the roster and location before an interview is booked. That means fewer wasted interviews for your managers and offers that are more likely to be accepted. Permanent hires carry our 90-day guarantee, and temp and contract staff are supplied under our Queensland labour hire licence.
Inside the Townsville talent market
Townsville has a population around 204,541.
Health Care and Social Assistance
Public Administration and Safety
Mining
Retail Trade
Education and Training
Construction
Townsville State Development Area (SDA)
Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct (LEIP)
Cleveland Bay Industrial Park (CBIP)
Bohle Industrial Estate
Townsville Aviation Park
Source: ABS
Townsville Roles We Place
- Maintenance planners and mechanical fitters
- Civil and mechanical engineers
- Public sector administration officers
- Registered nurses and allied health staff
- Port and logistics workers
- Construction supervisors and labourers
- Education support staff
- Retail and customer service managers
Credentials & checks we verify for Townsville hires
- VEVO right to work check
- National Police Check
- Trade certificates and Queensland electrical work licences for electrical roles
- High risk work licences such as forklift, dogging and rigging
- AHPRA registration for health professionals
- References from recent supervisors
Hiring demand across Townsville
Public administration and safety and mining both sit among Townsville's largest employing sectors, which keeps steady demand for engineers, maintenance trades and experienced administrators. Water infrastructure is another driver, with pipeline and trunk network work needing civil crews and the supervisors to run them.
Haughton Pipeline Project
Townsville City Council's bulk water pipeline from the Haughton River, with Stage 1 complete and Stage 2 in construction.
source ↗Upper Ross Trunk Sewer and Water Infrastructure
Trunk sewer and water packages for the Upper Ross growth area, which council is seeking state support to deliver.
source ↗Recruitment licensing & compliance
Queensland treats recruitment and labour hire differently. When we find you a permanent employee who joins your own payroll, that is a recruitment service and needs no labour hire licence. When temp or contract workers stay on our payroll while working for you, it is labour hire, and Queensland has required providers of that service to be licensed since 16 April 2018 under the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017. Townsville hosts may only use licensed providers. Our Queensland licence number is supplied on engagement and can be checked through the Queensland labour hire licensing site.
FAQs
What should I look for in Townsville recruitment agencies?
Look for an agency that interviews every candidate itself, checks references with real supervisors and can show a current Queensland labour hire licence if it supplies temps. Also ask what happens if a permanent hire leaves early. Ours is covered by a 90-day guarantee.
Can an employment agency in Townsville recruit for mining and resources?
Yes. We recruit planners, fitters, electricians and engineers for mining service companies and operations in the region. For short-term crews, see our mining labour hire service in Townsville.
How do I register with job agencies in Townsville?
Send us your CV with your availability and the type of work you want. We will call to talk through your experience and only put you forward for Townsville roles with your agreement.
Do you recruit for temporary and contract roles in Townsville?
We do. Temp and contract staff are employed by us and supplied under our Queensland labour hire licence, which suits project work, leave cover and seasonal peaks.
How quickly can recruitment in Townsville be done?
Most briefs receive a vetted shortlist within 7 days. Roles needing a security clearance, specialist tickets or relocation can take longer, and we will tell you that up front.