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Need a Crew That Can Hit the Ground Running?

Civil and construction projects don't wait—and neither should recruitment.


From labourers and plant operators to engineers and project managers, True North Personnel connects NT businesses with job-ready people who know how to get the job done.


No endless CVs.

No guesswork.

Just the right people, ready to get started.

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Darwin Owned & Operated

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Years Recruiting Across the NT

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Exclusive Talent Network

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Placement Guarantee

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10+

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Recruitment Built for Territory Projects

Recruiting for construction in the NT isn't the same as recruiting anywhere else.


You've got tight deadlines, remote sites, wet season challenges, and a labour market where good workers are snapped up fast.


That's where local knowledge makes all the difference.


Founder Becc Stevens has spent more than a decade building relationships across the Territory, helping businesses find reliable people who are ready to work—not just ready to update their LinkedIn profile.

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The Roles We Recruit

We'll Find the Right People Before Your Coffee Gets Cold.

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  • Site & Civil Labour

    • Civil Labourers 
    • Skilled Labourers 
    • Traffic Controllers
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  • Plant & Machinery

    • Excavator Operators 
    • Grader Operators 
    • Dozer Operators 
    • Roller Operators 
    • Scraper Operators
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  • Site Leadership

    • Leading Hands 
    • Forepersons 
    • Site Supervisors 
    • Site Managers
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  • Project Professionals

    • Engineers 
    • Project Managers 
    • Estimators 
    • Contract Administrators 
    • Project Coordinators 
    • HSE Advisors
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  • Workshop & Mechanical

    • Mechanical Fitters 
    • Workshop Staff
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Construction Recruitment Without the Guesswork

We've all heard the stories.

Recruiters sending operators who've never worked remotely.

Site managers who weren't actually site managers.

Or twenty CVs where maybe one person was worth calling.

That's not how we work.

Every candidate is personally interviewed, screened, and matched to your project before you ever see their name.

Because quality beats quantity every single time.

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Face-to-face interviews

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Licence & ticket verification

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Reference checks

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Fast mobilisation

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Right-fit candidates

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Ongoing support

Flexible Workforce Solutions

Casual & Temporary

Need extra hands next week? We'll get moving.

Permanent Recruitment

Long-term hires backed by our 3-month guarantee.

Project Workforce Delivery

Scaling an entire project? We've got the network to support it.

Remote Workforce Mobilisation

Because recruiting for remote NT sites takes more than booking a flight.

Common Problems We Solve

If any of these sound familiar, you're definitely not the first.

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"We need workers yesterday."

We move quickly because we maintain active NT talent pools.

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"Bad hires are expensive."

Exactly why we spend time getting the match right.

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"Our site is remote."

Good.

We're used to that.

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"Job boards aren't cutting it."

Neither are random CVs.

We recruit through relationships, not just advertisements.

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"Our last agency disappeared."

We can't. We live here.

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"We need trades and project staff."

One recruiter. One relationship. Everything covered.

Here's How We Work

Tell us what you need.

We learn about your project.

We search our Territory network.

We interview every suitable candidate. Actually interview them.

We verify tickets and references.

You receive a shortlist worth reading.

We support onboarding and mobilisation.

We check in after placement. Because recruitment doesn't stop on day one.

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Looking for Construction Work?

Whether you're a labourer, operator, engineer, or site manager, we'd love to hear from you.


Around 80% of the roles we fill never make it to public job boards, so registering with True North gives you access to opportunities you won't find scrolling online.


We'll also give you honest feedback, salary guidance, and support throughout your job search.

  • No pressure.
  • No sales pitch.
  • Just a conversation.

FAQ

  • What construction roles do you recruit?

    Pretty much the full spectrum—from labourers and plant operators through to engineers, project managers, estimators, HSE professionals and site leadership.

  • Can you supply workers quickly?

    Yes.


    Because we maintain active NT talent pools, we can often move fast for temporary and urgent roles.


    We'll always give you a realistic timeframe based on your project.

  • Do you recruit for remote sites?

    Absolutely.


    Remote mobilisation is a big part of what we do, and we understand the logistics, compliance requirements, and realities of working across the Territory.

  • Do you recruit temporary and permanent staff?

    We do both.


    Whether you need someone for a week, a shutdown, or the next five years, we'll help you find the right fit.

  • Is it free to register as a candidate?

    Yes.


    Always.


    We'll review your experience, keep you informed about suitable opportunities, and never charge candidates for our recruitment services.

Let's Build Your Team

Whether you're filling one critical role or assembling an entire project crew, we're ready when you are.

We'll bring the local knowledge. You bring the project. We'll take care of the people.