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Built for Australian trade businesses

More local opportunities.
Your next job starts here.

Join free, add your trade and service area, and get verified. Receive matching job offers in your inbox. Choose an optional A$25 premium lead to unlock the customer's details and call them directly. Lead availability varies; work is not guaranteed.

Free to joinOptional premium leads: A$25Leads matched to your trade & area

Opportunities across a wide range of trades

50+ specialist trade categories on KeyTrade.

PlumbingElectricalRoofingTilingCarpentryPaintingHVACGlazingConcreteWaterproofingFlooringFire ProtectionScaffoldingRope AccessCleaningLandscapingLocksmithMaintenance+ dozens more

How getting work on KeyTrade actually works

Set up your business free. Choose which opportunities suit you.
Clear pricing before you commit.

1

You get matched

Real jobs matched to your trade, licences and area.

2

Offer lands in your inbox

Review the job summary, area and pricing before you commit.

3

Choose the opportunity

Optional premium leads cost A$25 to unlock customer contact details.

4

Call, scope and quote

Discuss the work directly. Buying a lead does not guarantee the job.

Free to join. Choose the leads you want.

Premium leads cost A$25 total and are sold to at most three businesses. Unlock the full brief and contact details, then call the customer. No additional KeyTrade success fee applies to that premium job. Standard quote invitations have a 3% success fee (minimum A$99) if accepted.

Know before you buy

  • Buying a lead is not the same as winning a job
  • Availability depends on your trade and service area
  • Verification is required before premium offers are sent

The KeyTrade way

  • Free to join and set up your business profile
  • Matched leads based on your trade, area and licences
  • Optional A$25 premium leads, sold to at most three businesses

The tradie portal

Quoting a lead takes minutes, not hours

Review your matching opportunities in one dashboard. Premium contact details, the full brief and available photos and attachments unlock after purchase. Call the customer to clarify the scope and arrange a quote.

  • See all your active jobs and quote deadlines in one place
  • Review the job post and attachments before you price it
  • Build your quote with line items, GST and terms built in
  • Submit — or revise — your quote in a couple of clicks
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KeyTrade tradie portal showing active jobs and a quote in progress

Common questions from tradies

Is it really free to join?

Yes. Creating your profile and getting verified are free. Premium lead purchases are optional and cost A$25 each. Any charges for an opportunity are shown before you commit.

How much do you charge?

Premium leads cost A$25 total to unlock the full brief and customer contact details, with no additional KeyTrade success fee on that job. Each is sold to at most three businesses and does not guarantee work. Standard quote invitations use a separate 3% success fee (minimum A$99) if your quote is accepted. Check the terms on each offer.

What trades do you take?

Plumbers, electricians, tilers, roofers, carpenters, painters, HVAC, glazing, scaffolding, rope access, cleaning, maintenance and many more — 50+ trade categories in total. If you're licensed and insured, we want to hear from you.

How do I know a lead is worth quoting on?

Review the job summary and general location before buying a premium lead. Customer contact details, the full brief and any available attachments unlock after payment. You can then call the customer to clarify the scope and arrange a site visit before quoting.

What do I need to join?

Your trade, service area, relevant licences, active insurance and supporting documents. Complete verification so you can be considered for matching jobs. Signing up does not guarantee leads or work.

How do I get paid?

You agree the work and invoice the client directly. Premium purchases have no additional KeyTrade success fee on that job. Standard quote invitations have a 3% success fee (minimum A$99) when accepted, as shown in the offer.

Ready to fill your calendar with jobs you actually want?

Join for free, set your service area and get verified. Review matching opportunities and choose the leads that suit your business.

No credit card required to join. Premium purchases are optional.

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