Building the future workforce of construction
Pre-screened labour. Direct to your site.
Ninth Bastion connects builders and businesses with locally prepared, entry-level workers through a structured workforce pipeline, not labour hire.
WHY BUILDERS USE US
• Pre-screened, site-ready candidates
• Direct employment with your company
• Structured first-90-day support
• Reduced supervisor friction
• Better retention and workforce stability
About Ninth Bastion
A workforce development partner for construction and trade employers
We help builders, contractors and businesses access locally trained labourers who are screened, prepared and supported before they step onto site.
Our model is built to reduce recruitment risk, improve early retention and create a stronger long-term pipeline into employment, apprenticeships and trade careers.
How it works
01 - Workforce Request
03 - Screening & Preparation
02 - Candidate Sourcing
Tell us how many workers you need, where the project is, and what tickets or experience are required.
02 - Candidate Sourcing
03 - Screening & Preparation
02 - Candidate Sourcing
We source candidates through our training programs, talent pool, pathway networks and local jobseekers.
03 - Screening & Preparation
03 - Screening & Preparation
03 - Screening & Preparation
We verify site readiness, PPE, white card status, physical suitability and site expectations.
04 - Employer Introduction
05 - Employment Commencement
03 - Screening & Preparation
You review suitable candidates and decide whether to hire directly or assess further.
05 - Employment Commencement
05 - Employment Commencement
05 - Employment Commencement
The worker starts under your payroll and supervision, with structured support from our team.
Why this model works commercially.
Reduced hiring risk
Less supervisor drag
Reduced hiring risk
Pre-qualified workers with site expectations, safety behaviour and attendance standards reinforced before day one.
Better retention
Less supervisor drag
Reduced hiring risk
The first 90 days are supported through check-ins, feedback loops and early intervention where needed.
Less supervisor drag
Less supervisor drag
Direct employment model
We help manage early-stage issues so supervisors can focus on productivity, timelines and quality.
Direct employment model
ESG and social value alignment
Direct employment model
You stay in control of wages, hours, supervision and employment conditions from the start.
ESG and social value alignment
ESG and social value alignment
ESG and social value alignment
The model supports local employment, workforce inclusion and measurable social procurement outcomes.
Long-term pipeline
ESG and social value alignment
ESG and social value alignment
This is not emergency labour fill. It is a structured intake system for future workforce stability.
Core values
Own it
No shortcuts
No shortcuts
We proud ourself on owning the good, bad and the ugly, but guaranteed we will take responsibility. We aim for excellence
No shortcuts
No shortcuts
No shortcuts
Do it safe. Do it right. Zero compromise.
Stay in sync
No shortcuts
Stay in sync
We take direction, stay aligned with the workflow, and communicate early, so job keep moving.
Add value
No shortcuts
Stay in sync
We are intentional with our communication, planning, systems and relationships. We are driven to build genuine relationships with everyone we cross pathways with.
BUILDING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE OF CONSTRUCTION
Not labour hire
You employ directly. We prepare, place and support the transition.
WHY COMPANIES USE US
• Pre-screened, site-ready candidates
• Direct employment with your company
• Structured first-90-day support
• Reduced supervisor friction
• Better retention and workforce stability
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at admin@ninthbastion.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Participants become employees of the employer once they commence paid work. Our role is to identify, prepare and support suitable candidates, then coordinate a structured placement where the employers can assess long-term fit.
No. We prepare and place candidates, but the employer hires and pays them directly.
Yes. A placement and workforce support fee applies once a participant commences placement with the employer.