ATQ guides
Plain-English long-form guides for Queensland tradies, apprentices, and the businesses that hire them. Pay rates, ticket pathways, work rights, mining inductions, day-one survival — written by people who've done the job.
For employers
10 guidesHow to hire trades, apprentices and mining staff in QLD — wages, classifications, licensing, induction.
Posting a Job on All Trades QLD: What Works, What Doesn’t
Dave runs Reefline Mechanical out of a shed in Mackay — eight diesel fitters, two apprentices, and a constant scramble for shutdown crews when the mines call.
Safety Induction for New Tradies in Queensland
Dave Henrickson runs Henrickson Civil & Concrete out of Yatala — 18 blokes, two crews, mostly tilt-panel and warehouse slabs between the Gold Coast and Logan.
Subcontractor or Employee: Getting the Classification Right
Dan runs Coastline Carpentry, a 14-chippy outfit working between Caloundra and Maroochydore.
Apprentice Wage Rates in Queensland (2026)
Dave runs Coastline Plumbing & Gas out of a shed in Bundaberg — six tradesmen, two utes that need replacing, and a phone that doesn't stop ringing.
What to Pay Tradies in Queensland
Marco runs Reef Coast Mechanical, an eight-person plumbing and gasfitting outfit out of Cairns.
Day-Rate vs Permanent: Which Hire Type Suits You
Macca runs Coastline Civil & Plumbing, a 14-person outfit based in Yeppoon.
Hiring FIFO and Mining Workers in Queensland
Marcus runs Whitsunday Mechanical Services out of Moranbah — a 22-person fitter and boilermaker shop that subs into the Bowen Basin coal mines.
How to Hire an Apprentice Tradie in Queensland
Dave Karras runs Karras Plumbing & Gas out of a tin shed in Bundamba, just east of Ipswich.
How to Hire a Plumber or Gasfitter in Queensland
Dave Henrickson runs Henrickson Plumbing & Gas out of Capalaba — eight tradies, two apprentices, and a small fleet of utes that spend most of their weeks bou…
How to Hire an Electrician in Queensland
Dave runs Coastline Electrical out of Maroochydore — a 14-person shop doing a mix of new builds, commercial fit-outs and the odd solar job.
Everything else
12 guidesEverything that doesn't fit a neat category yet.
Wages Of Tradies In Australia
Wages Of Tradies In Australia. Tradies are the backbone of Australia's construction industry, with over 1 million workers
How To Become A Truck Driver In The Mines
How To Become A Truck Driver In The Mines. If you've ever thought about driving trucks in the Australian mines, you're not alone.
Choosing an Apprenticeship That Leads to an Enjoyable Long-Term Career
If you’re finishing up with your schooling or considering a career change, you will be looking at what’s next. For many people, university is not an attracti…
Why Your Business Should Consider Hiring School Based Apprentices
Getting the right people to work for your business can be a hard slog. You want to know they’ll be able to do the job, will be a good fit and ultimately make…
What to Expect When You Become a Carpentry Apprentice
Are you considering undertaking a carpentry apprenticeship? While the road may seem long, the truth is that a carpentry apprenticeship in the manufacturing t…
The Requirements for Hiring an Apprentice
If you are considering hiring an apprentice, you’re opening yourself up to an incredible opportunity. After all, an apprentice can add a lot of value to your…
Interview Questions to Ask New Apprentices
Hiring an apprentice is a big step to take in your business. So, if you hire one, you want to make sure you hire the right person for the job. The interview …
What are Your Rights as an Apprentice?
As a new apprentice, you are going to learn a lot from many different sources. With so much competing information out there, it is important to ensure you ha…
Biggest Apprenticeship Myths Busted
Are you considering an apprenticeship? You might be searching for the best apprenticeship in Brisbane and have found that there’s a range of options availabl…
Beyond the Broncos Youth Employment Project
All Trades Queensland are not only assisting in building construction all through Queensland but assisting in building indigenous futures by partnering with …
How to Make Sure Your First Day on the Job is a Positive One
Starting a new job? Got your first day as a new apprentice coming up? We’re here to support you and want to give you some top tips to make sure that your new…
5 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a New Apprentice
Ready to hire a new apprentice? You might be wondering about the right kind of qualities to look for in your new hire. At All Trades Queensland, we know a th…