Crew Calls
Describe the trade, stage of work, site suburb and start date so the right subbies apply.
TRADE COMPANIES
Hire subcontractors for your next job
Post a Crew Call with the trade, site and dates. Subbies apply with their Work Passport, and you review, shortlist, message and hire from one list. The Starter plan is free.
Applicants side by side
See each applicant’s trade, tickets, licences and availability, then shortlist and message them.
A bench you can rehire
Save the subbies you rate and invite them back to future Crew Calls.
Tools that grow with you
Growth and Premium plans add worker groups, private notes, applicant comparison and recruitment insights.
Applicant managementActual app · example data
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to get started
Create your company profile
Set up your business and the trades you hire for.
Post a Crew Call
Add the trade, site, dates and requirements. Subbies nearby can see it and apply.
Review, hire and rehire
Shortlist, message and hire, then save the people you rate for the next job.
BY TRADE
Subcontractors by trade
What the work involves, the licences companies check and how to hire in each trade.
- Hire carpenters Wall and roof framing, Formwork, Decking and external cladding
- Hire electricians Residential rough-in and fit-off, Commercial and industrial installs, Switchboards and upgrades
- Hire plumbers Drainage and in-ground work, Rough-in and fit-off, Hot water systems
- Hire concreters Footings and slabs, Formwork and steel fixing, Driveways, paths and patios
- Hire bricklayers Face brick and veneer, Blocklaying and retaining walls, Commercial and multi-storey work
- Hire tilers Bathroom and wet area tiling, Kitchen splashbacks and floors, Large format and porcelain
- Hire plasterers Sheeting and hanging, Setting and finishing, Cornice and ceilings
- Hire painters New residential builds, Interior and exterior repaints, Commercial and strata work
BY LOCATION
Find subcontractors near your sites
Local construction context, licensing for the state and nearby areas.
GUIDES
Practical guides
- Trade companies How to hire subcontractors A step-by-step process for trade companies that need reliable subbies quickly, from the job post to building a bench you can call on again.
- Companies and builders What to check before hiring a subcontractor The checks companies and builders should run on every subbie, with the NSW and Queensland rules that apply and where to verify them.
FAQ
Hire subcontractors: common questions
How much does it cost to hire subcontractors on SubbieSpace?
Posting Crew Calls, receiving applications, shortlisting, messaging and hiring are included in the free Starter plan. Growth is $99 a month and Premium is $149 a month for advanced hiring tools.
How quickly can I find a subbie?
It depends on your trade, location and dates. Clear Crew Calls with the site suburb and start date get relevant applicants fastest, and saved subbies can be invited straight away.
Can I check a subbie’s licences before hiring?
Applicants’ Work Passports show the tickets and licences they have added. Always confirm licences with the state regulator before work starts.
Can I hire a crew rather than one person?
Yes. A Crew Call can ask for more than one person, and you can hire several applicants for the same job.
TRADE COMPANIES
Get started
on SubbieSpace.
Free for subcontractors. Free Starter plan for companies and builders.