About Us
Who we are
RELAY Labour supplies experienced, thoroughly screened workers to construction and civil projects across Melbourne.
Sourcing, screening, compliance and site placement are managed end-to-end, providing head contractors and project managers with a single accountable partner across every stage of a program. Founded by people from site: the workforce we place meets the standard we would demand of ourselves.
Why we started RELAY
Built to fix the problems we saw first-hand.
RELAY Labour was established after recognising a common problem across the labour hire industry: clients were frequently receiving workers who had not been properly assessed for the role, while poor attendance and limited communication created unnecessary pressure on site teams.
Construction and civil projects depend on workers who arrive prepared, understand their responsibilities and can contribute safely from the beginning of an assignment.
We started RELAY to provide a more considered approach — one built around experienced workers, thorough screening, clear communication and ongoing workforce coordination. We are not here to simply fill bookings. We are here to build dependable workforces that help our clients maintain productivity and keep their projects moving.
What sets RELAY Labour apart
Four commitments held on every placement.
Minimum Two Years' Experience
Every worker placed through RELAY carries a minimum of two years' relevant experience in their trade or role. Sites receive workers who understand the work, not candidates learning it on your program.
Thorough Worker Screening
We screen for competence, communication, reliability and site readiness — not just availability. Tickets, licences and right-to-work are confirmed before a name goes on a roster.
Construction and Civil Focus
RELAY is built around construction and civil works. Workers, processes and coordination are shaped by the realities of Melbourne build and civil programs, not a general staffing template.
Dedicated Client Coordination
One consistent point of contact for the life of the placement. Attendance is monitored, replacements are coordinated quickly, and communication stays clear from confirmation through demobilisation.
How we screen our workers
A six-step screening process, applied before any worker reaches your site.
The Process
1 · Experience Review
Candidate history is reviewed against the role, sector and site type — construction, civil or council — with a minimum of two years' relevant experience required before progression.
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2 · Candidate Interview
A structured interview covers work history, ticket and licence set, availability, and site preferences, alongside communication and reliability indicators.
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3 · Identification and Work Rights
Identification, work rights and any relevant background checks are verified and recorded, so every worker placed is cleared to be on a Victorian site.
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4 · Licences and Tickets
White Card, high-risk work licences, traffic management and trade tickets are sighted, recorded and matched to the roles the worker will be considered for.
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5 · Safety and Site Readiness
PPE, safety knowledge and site-readiness are reviewed — including familiarity with SWMS, hazard reporting and the practical expectations of a construction or civil site.
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6 · Role and Site Matching
Workers are matched to each specific role, shift pattern and site — not dispatched from a generic pool — so the person who arrives suits the work the client actually needs done.
What we believe
The workforce partner Melbourne builders call first.
Client support
Coordination that continues after the crew arrives.
Workforce Coordination
Bookings, replacements, shift changes and headcount adjustments are managed by a single coordinator across the life of the assignment.
Payroll and Administration
Onboarding, timesheets, payroll, superannuation and WorkCover administration are handled by RELAY, so client teams retain their time for the work.
Ongoing Support
Attendance is monitored and issues addressed quickly, with clear communication maintained from confirmation through demobilisation.