Latest ABS data shows a mixed manufacturing picture: sales were broadly flat in the June quarter while profits and output prices rose.
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Carbon Revolution's 2026 Recapitalisation: Administration Is Not Always Closure
Carbon Revolution's Australian subsidiaries entered voluntary administration in March 2026 and emerged in May after a creditor-approved recapitalisation.
Read articleSunland RV Entered Voluntary Administration in June 2026
What the administrator's June 2026 statement confirms about Sunland RV Group, and what voluntary administration does not confirm.
Read articleLeadership
From Tradesperson to Operations Manager: Plan the Step Up
A practical guide for employers and tradespeople planning a move into operations leadership.
Read articleMaintenance Supervisor vs Maintenance Manager: Set Clear Scope
How to separate floor supervision from maintenance leadership before making a hire.
Read articleProduction Manager vs Operations Manager: How to Choose
A practical way to separate production and operations leadership when planning a manufacturing hire.
Read articleElectrical Supervisor Salary Guide Australia 2026
How to compare electrical supervisor roles, responsibilities and employment conditions.
Read articleHiring guides
Hiring a Maintenance Manager: Build a Brief That Works
How to define a maintenance leadership hire around your plant, people and priorities.
Read articleMechanical Fitter Hiring Brief: What to Include
Build a mechanical fitter brief around real equipment, work patterns and site expectations.
Read articleProduction Supervisor Interview Questions That Test the Job
Use structured questions to test floor leadership, judgement and communication in production supervision.
Read articleRebuilding a Manufacturing Team: A Hiring Sequence That Holds
Plan leadership, supervision and trade hiring as one operating team rather than disconnected vacancies.
Read articleHow to Hire an Electrician in Australia: Employer's Guide
A practical employer guide to defining the work, checking credentials and interviewing electricians.
Read articleEngineering
Commissioning Engineer Salary Guide Australia 2026
How commissioning engineers can assess a role, prepare a salary conversation and compare project conditions.
Read articleElectrical Engineer vs Electrician: Key Differences Explained
How electrical engineering and electrician roles differ in day-to-day work, qualifications and hiring scope.
Read articleControls and PLC Engineer Salary Guide Australia 2026
A practical guide to comparing controls and PLC engineering roles, project scope and career progression.
Read articleWhat Does an Industrial Electrician Do?
A practical view of industrial electrician work, useful experience and pathways into the role.
Read articleInside Zionic
Why We Built Kolvera: The Recruitment Tech Stack Problem
Why Zionic built an internal workflow tool for mapping markets, organising research and following up hiring signals.
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