Townsville continues to grow as a key economic hub in Northern Queensland. Major industries like defence, government, and education often need to move employees for new jobs, projects, or business growth.
Each year, an average of 40.3% residents move to Townsville from other parts of Australia. Many also move out of Townsville for other opportunities. Staff relocation is a regular part of life for local businesses.
Whether you’re moving staff to Townsville or transferring them to another city or state, a smooth process is critical.
Here are some practical tips to keep things running smoothly.
Tips for a smooth move to or from Townsville
- Planning the move
Employee relocation is a common practice in today’s globalised business landscape. A well-planned approach guarantees minimal disruption to both the business and employees. We recommend creating a detailed timeline for your new employee or relocating staff member. This includes key milestones, such as when to start packing, scheduling the moving day, and when to arrive at the new location. Where possible, consider moving staff during the off-season and be aware of high-demand dates and times. This is easier for sectors such as education, where the calendar has predictable breaks.
The moving process shouldn’t affect your business operations. That’s one of the main reasons why it is best to outsource the removal process to experts. With our thorough planning and attention to detail, our Townsville business removals services come highly recommended. - Communicate clearly with employees
Whether employees are moving to Townsville or leaving, it’s essential to maintain clear communication throughout the process. Provide detailed information about the relocation, including timelines, and expectations. Employees need to know what help they will get. They also need to understand their responsibilities during the move.
We recommend having a designated contact for support to keep employees updated on key dates and changes. We provide a dedicated manager for each move to help with employee transfers, making relocation easier and less stressful. But ultimately, ensuring your team is kept informed and happy. - Listing and labelling
Rather than relying on your employees to create an inventory, our team label their boxes clearly and keeps detailed inventory lists of the belongings we lift.
Proper labelling ensures that each box is easily identifiable and quickly located when it arrives at the new destination. Detailed inventory lists help us track which items we have packed so nothing is misplaced or forgotten. This practice not only helps us efficiently organise and handle the items but also puts employees’ minds at ease.
Check out our home moving checklist for some insights into what employees need to consider before they move. - Know the specifications and allowances
You must fully inform your employees about their relocation allowances and the costs that you cover. This includes clarifying any limits on the volume of belongings that they can move. As well as specifying any special items that require extra care, such as valuable or fragile items.
Providing clear information helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that employees know what to expect. It also helps in keeping the relocation process organised and within budget. By understanding these details, employees can plan their move more effectively and avoid surprises during the relocation.
Why choose Greater Northern Removals as your Townsville Removalists?
Moving your employees requires a lot of thought and planning. It’ll be a demanding task if attempted without the help of removalists. But you don’t have to manage all the steps involved in moving employees on your own.
We have decades of experience in employee relocation to and from Townsville. The team tailors each relocation package to meet the employee’s needs, while staying within your organisation’s parameters. We offer a range of services including:
- Packing and Unpacking: Save time and reduce employee stress by allowing our team to handle the packing and unpacking.
- Valet Services: The valet packing team packs, organises, and sets up everything efficiently in the new location.
- Storage Solutions: Our modern, clean and secure storage facility provides full- and short-term storage solutions.
- Vehicle Transport: As vehicle transport specialists for over 30 years, we provide local and interstate car and boat relocations.
- Removals insurance: Greater Northern Removals Pty Ltd (Authorised Representative No. 276057) is an authorised representative of Cowden (Vic) Pty Ltd. We can help you arrange insurance to protect your belongings whilst they are in transit or storage.
Whether you’re relocating employees into or out of Townsville, we make it a seamless experience.
