Logan and Beaudesert recruitment: professional, technical and trade staff
Hire Australia is a regional recruitment specialist. We help employers across Logan, from Beenleigh, Springwood and Logan Central to Browns Plains, Jimboomba and the new suburbs, and south to Beaudesert and the Scenic Rim, hire professional, technical and trade staff, from graduates to experienced people.
Logan and Beaudesert at a glance
- population growth in a year, City of Logan
- 3.1%
- 11,949 more residents in the year to June 2025, taking the city to 403,515.1
- of working Logan residents are technicians or tradespeople
- 15.7%
- Against 9.9% in the City of Brisbane, August 2021.2
- of recruiting employers found a role hard to fill
- 51%
- Employers across Logan and Brisbane's south and east, year to August 2026, above the Greater Brisbane figure of 48%.3
- unemployment rate, City of Logan
- 6.6%
- Modelled estimate, June quarter 2026; Scenic Rim 4.2%.4
What work do Logan residents do?
Logan is a city of hands-on work. In August 2021, 15.7% of working residents were technicians or tradespeople and 11.2% were machinery operators or drivers, against 9.9% and 4.3% in the City of Brisbane.2 Construction employed 12.2% of working residents and manufacturing 9.1%.5
Jobs based in the city are growing too: Logan had 137,224 local jobs in the year to June 2025, up 3.71% on the year before.6
Employed residents by occupation group, City of Logan, August 2021.2
| Occupation group | Employed residents |
|---|---|
| Technicians and trades workers | 23,874 |
| Professionals | 21,402 |
| Clerical and administrative workers | 20,965 |
| Labourers | 19,055 |
| Machinery operators and drivers | 16,962 |
| Community and personal service workers | 18,466 |
| Managers | 14,492 |
| Sales workers | 13,045 |
Where are Logan's new suburbs?
Logan's south-west is one of the fastest-growing parts of Queensland. Greenbank, North Maclean, Chambers Flat and Logan Reserve were the third and fourth fastest-growing areas in the state in the year to June 2025.7
Two planned communities will keep that going for decades. Greater Flagstone is planned for about 51,500 homes and 138,000 people, and Yarrabilba for about 20,000 homes and 50,000 people.8,9 That means years of work for home builders, civil crews and trades, and new schools, clinics and services that need staff.
Population at 30 June 2025 and growth over the year, fastest-growing Logan areas (SA2) by growth rate.7
| Area | People, June 2025 | Added in the year |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbank and North Maclean | 12,691 | 1,576 (14.2%) |
| Chambers Flat and Logan Reserve | 16,875 | 1,812 (12.0%) |
| Yarrabilba | 15,803 | 1,228 (8.4%) |
| Flagstone West and New Beith | 13,360 | 1,003 (8.1%) |
| Boronia Heights and Park Ridge | 27,073 | 1,430 (5.6%) |
Beaudesert and the Scenic Rim
South of Logan, the Scenic Rim is home to 46,947 people and grew 2.2% in the year to June 2025.1 Its residents work mostly in health care, construction and education, and 8.1% work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, far more than in Logan.5
Roles based in Beaudesert or the surrounding towns usually suit people who already live in the area or want a country lifestyle within reach of the city. We take the drive and the working hours into account when we approach candidates.
Why is it hard to hire in Logan?
In the employment region that takes in Logan and Brisbane's southern and eastern suburbs, 52% of employers surveyed in the year to August 2026 were recruiting or had recruited in the previous month, and 51% of those had trouble filling a role.3
The most common reasons were a lack of suitable applicants, the working conditions or hours, applicants without the technical skills needed, and too few applicants overall.3 A job ad can bring plenty of responses and still not find the right person. We screen for the licence, skills and shift pattern before you see anyone.
Which roles do we recruit in Logan and Beaudesert?
For each role type: the local workforce, the 2026 shortage rating, a pay benchmark, where people train and what your brief should cover. An occupation counts as in shortage when the 2026 national list rates it short nationally or in regional areas.
Trades and construction
Electricians, carpenters, plumbers, plant operators and site supervisors for home builders, civil contractors and service businesses in the growth areas.
- Local workforce
- 18,455 Logan residents worked in construction in August 2021, the city's second-largest industry.5
- Shortage
- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers are all rated in shortage on the 2026 national list.10
- Pay (electricians)
- Award minimum: $1,223.11 a week for a licensed electrician (Electrical worker grade 5, including industry, tool and licence allowances) under the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award, where it covers the work, from 1 July 2026.11 Market median: $2,191 a week for full-time electricians nationally, May 2025.12
- Local training
- We look across the trade campuses of South East Queensland as well as Logan, since the Loganlea and Yarrabilba campuses focus on other study areas.
- What to put in your brief
- The trade and licence, whether the work is new homes, civil or maintenance, the sites the person will cover and the pay range.
Manufacturing, logistics and maintenance
Fitters, machinists, maintenance technicians, production supervisors and logistics coordinators for factories, warehouses and transport businesses.
- Local workforce
- 13,807 Logan residents worked in manufacturing and 10,937 in transport, postal and warehousing in August 2021.5
- Shortage
- General fitters and diesel motor mechanics are in shortage on the 2026 national list.10
- Pay (fitters)
- Award minimum: $1,119.1 a week for an engineering or manufacturing tradesperson (C10) under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award, where it covers the work, from 1 July 2026.13 Market median: $2,606 a week for full-time metal fitters and machinists nationally, May 2025.14
- Shifts
- Many plants and warehouses run early, late or rotating shifts. Give us the roster so we only put forward people who can work it.
- What to put in your brief
- The machines or systems, the trade or ticket needed, the shift pattern and whether the role leads a team.
Health and community services
Registered nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, social workers, health administrators and managers, plus assistants in nursing and aged-care and disability support workers for hospitals, clinics and community services.
- Local employers
- Logan Hospital employs more than 3,000 staff.15
- Local workforce
- Health care and social assistance was the largest industry for working Logan residents in August 2021, with 20,695 people.5
- Shortage
- Aged-care registered nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and aged or disabled carers are on the 2026 national shortage list.10
- Pay (registered nurses)
- Award minimum, where the Nurses Award 2020 covers the role: $1,219.50 a week for a registered nurse at level 1, pay point 1 (other than aged care), from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026.16 Market median: $2,192 a week for full-time registered nurses nationally, May 2025.14
- Local training
- Griffith University's Logan campus teaches nursing, midwifery, social work, human services and education.17
- What to put in your brief
- The registration, the setting, the shifts and the support a new graduate or returning nurse will get.
Business and administration
Accountants, bookkeepers, office managers, payroll and HR staff, from graduates to experienced people, for local businesses, community organisations and contractors.
- Local workforce
- 20,965 Logan residents worked in clerical and administrative roles in August 2021.2
- Pay (accountants)
- Award coverage depends on the duties and the employer, and some accounting roles are award free, so we agree the pay range with you before the search.
- Shortage
- General and management accountants are not rated in shortage nationally in 2026; taxation accountants are rated in shortage.10 Tell us the accounting specialism and experience you need.
- What to put in your brief
- The software, the size of the team, the reporting line and whether the role is full-time, part-time or flexible.
Recruiting graduates in Logan
Griffith University's Logan campus focuses on nursing, midwifery, social work, human services and education,17 which suits health and community employers looking for local graduates. TAFE Queensland's Loganlea campus offers health, community services and business training,18 and Yarrabilba offers early childhood education and other locally relevant courses.19 Tell us about your supervision and training, and we use it to attract graduates who want to start their careers close to home.
How we help you hire in Logan and Beaudesert
You make the hiring decision and employ the person directly. We handle the search and the organising in between.
Travel, location and relocation
Logan sits between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, so good candidates can often choose between jobs in all three. A clear pay range, the shift pattern and the exact site location help your role stand out. For jobs in Beaudesert or out on the Scenic Rim, tell us about any travel allowance, vehicle or flexible start times.
If your preferred candidate is moving to the area, we discuss the move with them early, including housing and any relocation help you can offer.
If the right person needs a visa or sponsorship, our sister business Australian Immigration Agency can advise.
Looking for work in Logan or Beaudesert?
Tradespeople, health and community workers, Griffith and TAFE graduates and experienced professionals can register with Hire Australia. Let us know your qualifications, the suburbs or towns you can reach and when you are available.
Talk to us about hiring in Logan
Share the role, the location and when you need someone, and we'll talk you through the search.
Employers pay nothing until the successful candidate has started and stayed two months. Candidates never pay for recruitment.
A FEW PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
Good to know.
What roles does Hire Australia recruit in Logan?
Hire Australia recruits professional, technical and trade staff for employers in Logan, Beaudesert and the Scenic Rim, from graduates to experienced people. That includes electricians, carpenters and other trades, fitters and maintenance staff, nurses and community services workers, and accountants and office staff. All roles are permanent and you employ the person directly.
Why is it hard to find staff in Logan?
Employers across Logan and Brisbane's south and east say the biggest problem is a lack of suitable applicants. In the year to August 2026, 51% of recruiting employers there had difficulty, also citing conditions or hours and missing technical skills.3 Hire Australia screens candidates for the licence, skills and roster before you meet them.
What does it cost to use Hire Australia?
Employers pay nothing until the successful candidate has started and stayed two months. Candidates never pay for recruitment. You employ the person directly, and we agree the terms with you in writing before the search begins. Talking to Hire Australia about a role in Logan or Beaudesert costs nothing, and we ask for no upfront payment.
Does Hire Australia recruit in Logan even though it is part of Greater Brisbane?
Yes. Hire Australia is based in Brisbane and recruits for Logan employers as a regional specialist, as well as across regional Queensland. Logan has its own mix of trades, manufacturing and health employers and fast-growing suburbs. We don't have an office in Logan, so we work with you by phone and video.
Does Hire Australia supply labour hire or temporary staff?
No. Hire Australia recruits people you employ directly, in permanent roles. We don’t supply labour hire or temps, and candidates never work on our payroll. We search for and screen people for your vacancy, introduce the ones who fit, and you make the offer and employ them. That keeps the working relationship between you and your new employee from day one.
Can Hire Australia help me find work in Logan or Beaudesert?
Yes. Register with Hire Australia and tell us your trade, qualification or profession, the suburbs or towns you can get to and when you can start. We'll contact you when a suitable permanent role comes up in Logan, Beaudesert or nearby and talk through the details with you.
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- Jobs and Skills Australia, Recruitment trends and employers' needs: Regional Snapshot update, Queensland combined. Released 22 September 2026. Data: Year to August 2026, 373 responding employers, unweighted; small regional sample, interpret with caution. Accessed 1 November 2026. Back to text ↑
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- Logan City Council (Logan Office of Economic Development), City of Logan Economic Update 2026. Data: Year ending June 2025. Accessed 1 November 2026. Back to text ↑
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- Fair Work Commission, Nurses Award 2020 [MA000034], consolidated award text; the Fair Work Ombudsman pay guide restating these rates is effective 1 August 2026. Data: Rates from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, clause 15.1; aged care enrolled and registered nurse rates from 1 August 2026, clause 15.3. Accessed 1 November 2026. Back to text ↑
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