Anna Roussos

Anna Roussos Founder & Director of ROUSSOS Recruitment
Podcast Host - LEADING LARGE With Anna Roussos https://anna-roussos-leading-large.captivate.fm/listen

23/06/2026

South Australia continues to lead the nation for hiring growth.

According to the latest SEEK data, job advertisements in SA rose again in April, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth and highlighting continued employer confidence across the state.

We’re seeing this firsthand across the construction and property sectors, with strong demand for Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Site Managers as projects move from planning into delivery.

But while hiring demand is increasing, candidate availability is tightening. Applications across key project delivery roles have declined, meaning employers are competing for a smaller pool of experienced talent.

With more than $27 billion committed to infrastructure in the latest South Australian State Budget, including major investment in transport, health, housing and workforce development, the outlook remains positive.

The challenge for many businesses isn’t finding work, it’s finding the people to deliver it.

As we move into the second half of 2026, securing and retaining high-quality talent will remain one of the biggest competitive advantages for organisations across the construction and property sectors.

One of the benefits of spending more than two decades recruiting across South Australia's construction, architecture, en...
19/06/2026

One of the benefits of spending more than two decades recruiting across South Australia's construction, architecture, engineering, civil and property industries is having a front-row seat to how the market evolves.

Lately, one shift has stood out.

Site Managers are becoming far more intentional about the opportunities they take on.

The conversations are no longer just about the project itself. They're about pipeline, subcontractor quality, leadership, location and long-term stability.

From my perspective, this isn't a sign that expectations have become unrealistic.

It's a sign that people are thinking more carefully about where they invest their time, energy and expertise.

And in a market where delivery pressures, workforce shortages and project uncertainty continue to exist, that's a conversation worth paying attention to.

I'd be interested to hear from others in the industry. Are you seeing the same shift?

17/06/2026

One of the things I've enjoyed most about creating content over the past few months has been the opportunity to share what I'm seeing across the market.

After more than two decades working across the construction, architecture, engineering, civil and property industries, you gather a lot of insight from the conversations you have every day.

The interesting part has been seeing how useful that information can be for others.

Recently, a client told me that the market updates and commentary I've been sharing have helped shape the way they're thinking about growth, hiring and workforce planning for the year ahead.

For me, that's the value in it.

Not simply sharing opinions, but helping people better understand the market they're operating in and make more informed decisions as a result.

There's a lot happening across our industries right now, and I look forward to continuing to share what I'm seeing from the front line.

15/06/2026

One of the advantages of spending more than two decades working across South Australia's construction, architecture, engineering, civil and property industries is that you get a front-row seat to the challenges facing our industry.

You hear the conversations happening behind the scenes, on project sites and across leadership teams.

The discussion at the Property Council's State Budget Lunch reinforced something we're already seeing in the market.

There is no shortage of opportunity.

The challenge is delivery.

Private developers and construction businesses are navigating rising construction costs, increasing salary expectations and ongoing competition for skilled talent, all while trying to ensure projects remain commercially viable.

At the same time, major government investment across infrastructure, health and defence is essential for the future growth of our state.

The question isn't whether these projects should happen.

The question is how we continue to build the capability, workforce and capacity needed to deliver across both the public and private sectors.

It's a challenge that won't be solved overnight, but it will be one of the defining conversations for our industry over the coming years.

12/06/2026

For 24 years, I have had a front-row seat to South Australia’s construction, architecture, engineering, civil and property industries.

I’ve sat across from construction leaders, architects, developers, project managers, graduates and business owners, hearing the real stories behind career decisions, leadership challenges, success, failure and lessons learned the hard way.

And often, I find myself thinking about those conversations long after they’ve finished.
So I’ve decided to start sharing some of those lessons.
Not because I have all the answers, but because I believe there is value in what we can learn from each other.

In this video, I share a recent conversation with a construction manager and one comment that really stayed with me:
“People are no longer looking for a job. They’re looking for reasons to stay.”

A powerful reminder for leaders navigating today’s market.

10/06/2026

As we head into mid-year reviews, most businesses are focused on performance.

But in today’s market, they should be focused on retention risk.

In construction and property, we’re still seeing strong demand for experienced professionals, and while movement has stabilised slightly, the right people are still being approached consistently.

Mid-year reviews are often the moment where employees decide:

Do I stay and grow here?
Or do I start looking elsewhere?
The difference comes down to more than just salary.

It’s about:
Clear progression pathways
Exposure to the right projects
Confidence in leadership and pipeline
The businesses that approach these conversations strategically, rather than as a tick-box exercise, will retain their best people.

Those that don’t may find themselves back in the market, competing for the same talent they’ve just lost.

09/06/2026

Over the course of my career, my relationship with rest has changed.

I’ve learned that rest is not laziness. It’s recovery.

And recovery is how high performers build capacity.

That’s why, over the long weekend, I took the opportunity to properly switch off. Not because I’m unmotivated, but because I understand that recharging is strategic.

Rest allows us to return with clarity, energy, and the capacity to perform at a high level.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.

One of the things I love most about events like the City-Bay is that they remind you what can happen when a community co...
05/06/2026

One of the things I love most about events like the City-Bay is that they remind you what can happen when a community comes together behind a cause.

I've had the privilege of participating in the City-Bay before, with some very special people by my side, and there is something incredibly special about seeing thousands of people show up, challenge themselves and support something bigger than themselves at the same time.

This year, the Jodi Lee Foundation is once again bringing together a team to raise awareness and funds for bowel cancer education and early detection.

As someone whose life has been profoundly shaped by my own health journey, I never take opportunities like this for granted. The ability to move your body, support an important cause and make a tangible difference is a privilege.

If you've been thinking about taking part in the City-Bay this year, I'd encourage you to consider joining Team Jodi Lee Foundation.

Every step really does make a difference.

03/06/2026

A lot of people talk about wanting to move into development management.
The reality is that very few opportunities genuinely provide a pathway to do it.

This is one of them.

We're looking at candidates from client-side project management, senior project management and commercial contractor backgrounds who want to broaden their career into development.

The right person won't just be given the title. They'll be given the support, mentoring and exposure needed to succeed.

Based in Adelaide, this role offers the opportunity to move into a Development Manager position, working on commercial projects and learning from an experienced industry leader with more than 25 years in the sector.

If you've had exposure to project delivery, stakeholder management and working closely with builders, this could be a fantastic next step.

REM package circa $196k, depending on experience.

For those considering a move into development, this could be the opportunity that bridges the gap between where you are now and where you'd like to be.

If that sounds like you, I'd encourage you to get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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