One Work Passport
Your trade, experience, tickets, licences, portfolio and availability on one profile companies can review in a minute.
SUBBIES
Find subcontractor work near you
SubbieSpace is free for subcontractors. Put your trade, tickets and availability in one Work Passport, search Crew Calls from trade companies near you, and keep every application in one place.
Work near you
Search Crew Calls by trade and distance from your suburb, and only see work you can actually get to.
Apply in a few taps
Apply with your availability and keep track of every application, message and outcome in one list.
Get asked back
Companies can save the subbies they rate and invite them straight to their next Crew Call.
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to get started
Set up your Work Passport
Add your trade, tickets, licences and where you will travel. It is free and you control what companies see.
Find Crew Calls
Browse work posted by trade companies in your trade and area, with dates and site locations up front.
Apply and get hired
Apply, message the company and confirm the job. Good work leads to repeat invites.
BY TRADE
Subcontract work by trade
What the work involves, the licences companies check and how to find work in each trade.
- Carpentry work Wall and roof framing, Formwork, Decking and external cladding
- Electrical work Residential rough-in and fit-off, Commercial and industrial installs, Switchboards and upgrades
- Plumbing work Drainage and in-ground work, Rough-in and fit-off, Hot water systems
- Concreting work Footings and slabs, Formwork and steel fixing, Driveways, paths and patios
- Bricklaying work Face brick and veneer, Blocklaying and retaining walls, Commercial and multi-storey work
- Tiling work Bathroom and wet area tiling, Kitchen splashbacks and floors, Large format and porcelain
- Plastering work Sheeting and hanging, Setting and finishing, Cornice and ceilings
- Painting work New residential builds, Interior and exterior repaints, Commercial and strata work
BY LOCATION
Subcontractor work near you
Local construction context, licensing for the state and nearby areas.
GUIDES
Practical guides
- Subbies How to find subcontractor work in Australia Where subcontract work comes from, how to look ready before anyone calls you, and how to turn one job into regular work.
- 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
Find subcontractor work: common questions
Is SubbieSpace free for subcontractors?
Yes. Subbies can create a Work Passport, search for work and apply for Crew Calls at no cost.
What kind of work is on SubbieSpace?
Trade companies post Crew Calls for subcontract work in their trade, with the site location and dates. Builders also use the Tender Hub to let trade packages.
What should I put in my Work Passport?
Your trade and the work you do best, your White Card and any licences, high risk work licences, photos of recent work, your availability and how far you will travel.
Does SubbieSpace guarantee work?
No. SubbieSpace makes it easier for companies to find you and for you to apply, but the companies posting work decide who they hire.
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