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128,000+ candidates. 10,800 inducted workers. Labour hire, permanent recruitment, and managed payroll across construction, manufacturing, logistics, and more — servicing NSW, QLD, VIC, WA & NZ.
What is Harrison Barratt Group?
Harrison Barratt Group (HBG) is a nationally licensed Australian labour hire and recruitment agency, founded in 2018 in Sydney. HBG supplies skilled tradespeople, general labourers, and permanent white-collar staff to construction, civil, manufacturing, logistics, and traffic-management clients across Australia and New Zealand.
- Where HBG operates
- Offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland. Labour hire licences held in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, and ACT. Workers deployed to sites in every Australian state and territory, plus all New Zealand regions.
- Who HBG is for
- Head contractors, subcontractors, developers, and site managers who need trades, labourers, or permanent staff. HBG also represents candidates seeking labour-hire shifts or permanent roles across construction, trades, and warehousing.
What differentiates HBG
- Founder-led, still recruiting daily.Managing Director Sebastian Harrison-Barratt places candidates every day — keeping pricing, availability, and market conditions accurate in real time.
- Licensed in every state that requires it. Active labour-hire licences in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, and ACT. Every worker is covered by workers’ compensation and paid at or above the relevant award rate.
- Scale of an established agency, service of a specialist. A pool of 10,800+ inducted workers and 128,000+candidates in the network — served by industry-specialist consultants, not generalists rotating between sectors.
HBG has been operating for 8 years (founded 2018). ABN 81 638 914 824.
By the numbers
HBG at a glance
Verified operating metrics for Harrison Barratt Group. Every number below is drawn from live HBG placement data, not estimates.
- Candidates in HBG network
128,000+
Total candidate records in the HBG database, Australia + NZ.
- Inducted, job-ready workers
10,800+
Workers who have passed HBG induction and are ready to deploy.
- Client project sites serviced
860+
Unique project sites where HBG has supplied labour to date.
- Unique workers on-site (last 12 months)
1,270+
Distinct workers HBG has placed on a client site in the trailing 12 months.
- Client return rate
92%
Share of clients who re-engage HBG within 12 months of first placement.
- Offices across AU + NZ
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Sydney (HQ), Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Auckland.
Source: Harrison Barratt Group internal placement + candidate data, 2025–2026. Figures refreshed quarterly. Metrics cover HBG’s Australian and New Zealand operations.
For Candidates
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Whether you're searching for your next role or already on our books, everything you need is right here. We place tradespeople, labourers, operators, and professionals into rewarding positions across construction, manufacturing, logistics, mining, traffic management, and real estate. Our consultants take the time to understand your skills, experience, and career goals so we can match you with opportunities that genuinely fit. Register with HBG and gain access to hundreds of roles across Australia and New Zealand — many of which are never advertised publicly.
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What We Do
Workforce Solutions That Scale
From a single labourer to an entire project team — flexible staffing across eleven industries, delivered with speed and compliance.
Labour Hire
Skilled trades and labour, on demand.
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Permanent Recruitment
Find your next key hire.
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Managed Payroll
End-to-end payroll solutions.
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Contract Staffing
White collar professionals on contract.
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Plant & Equipment Hire
Wet hire and dry hire solutions.
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Traffic Management
Licensed traffic control crews and equipment.
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Site Security
Master licensed security personnel.
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Labour Hire by Trade
From carpenters and electricians to crane operators and traffic controllers — find the exact trade you need.
Recruitment & Contract Staffing
Permanent Placements & White Collar Contractors
Beyond labour hire, we place skilled professionals in permanent roles and fixed-term contract engagements across construction, engineering, property, and corporate functions. White collar contractors are payrolled through HBG — giving you the flexibility of contract staffing with none of the payroll burden.
Permanent Recruitment
We recruit across 15+ trade and professional disciplines. Every candidate is screened, reference-checked, and matched to your culture — backed by our placement guarantee (90 days white collar, 45 days blue collar).
White Collar Contracting
Need a project manager for 6 months? A contracts admin for a tender phase? We place white collar professionals on fixed-term engagements and payroll them through HBG — just like labour hire. You get the expertise without the employment overhead.
Roles We Contract
Project Managers
Site Managers
Estimators
Contracts Administrators
Design Managers
Development Managers
Engineers
Quantity Surveyors
Safety Officers
Procurement Managers
All contractors are employed by HBG with full payroll, super, workers' comp, and leave entitlements managed. Fixed-term contracts from 3 months to 2+ years available.
For Clients
10,800+ Inducted Workers Ready to Deploy
Pre-screened across 50+ trades, filtered by skill, ticket, and location. Updated daily across NSW, QLD, VIC, WA & NZ.
6,800+
Labourers & Civil
3,300+
Trades
1,740+
Plant & Transport
700+
High Risk & Access
General LabourersCivil WorkersCarpentersElectriciansScaffoldersPlant OperatorsWeldersPlumbersForklift OperatorsTraffic ControllersConcretersTruck Drivers+ 40 more trades
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HBG-00102Sydney - Inner South West
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HBG-00103Sydney - Inner South West
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HBG-00104Sydney - City and Inner South
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HBG-00101Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
General LabourerDemo Labourer+2
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HBG-00102Sydney - Inner South West
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HBG-00103Sydney - Inner South West
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HBG-00104Sydney - City and Inner South
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HBG-00106Sydney - Inner West
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HBG-00107Sydney - City and Inner South
General LabourerTrade Assistant+2
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Latest Opportunities
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Industries
Specialist Recruitment Across Key Sectors
Every industry has unique workforce demands. Our recruitment consultants specialise in specific sectors so they understand the qualifications, licences, and safety requirements your projects demand. We supply both labour hire and permanent staff across six high-demand industries throughout New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and New Zealand.
Construction & Civil
From commercial builds and high-rise developments to civil infrastructure and road works, we supply skilled tradespeople and labourers who keep your projects on time and on budget. Our construction candidates hold current white cards, EWP licences, and trade certifications.
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Manufacturing & Engineering
We source skilled trades and engineering professionals for factories, production lines, and industrial operations across Australia and New Zealand. From CNC machinists and mechanical fitters to plant managers, we understand the precision and reliability your operations require.
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Logistics & Warehousing
Scalable staffing solutions for supply chains, warehouses, and transport operations. From pick packers and forklift operators to fleet managers and supply chain directors, we provide workers who keep goods moving efficiently across your network.
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Real Estate & Development
Tailored permanent recruitment for the property sector, covering residential and commercial sales agents, leasing officers, property managers, development managers, and project directors. We connect you with professionals who drive results in a competitive market.
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Traffic Management
Accredited traffic controllers and traffic management supervisors for infrastructure projects, road works, and construction sites throughout South East Australia. All personnel hold current Stop/Slow tickets and relevant state accreditations.
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Mining & Resources
Workforce solutions for mining infrastructure and resource projects, from skilled heavy plant operators and tradespeople to site management and engineering professionals. We supply personnel experienced in remote and FIFO operations across Australia.
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Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Specialist recruitment for food manufacturers, beverage producers, and FMCG operations. From food technologists and QC officers to production managers and cold storage workers, we supply people who understand HACCP, food safety, and temperature-controlled environments.
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Fire Protection & Life Safety
Dedicated fire protection recruitment desk placing fire alarm technicians, sprinkler fitters, fire protection engineers, and service engineers across Australia. We understand AS1851 compliance, detection and suppression systems, and the niche qualifications this industry demands.
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Warehousing & Distribution
High-volume warehouse staffing for e-commerce fulfilment, 3PL operations, cold chain logistics, and distribution centres. Our forklift-licensed, WHS-compliant workers are available for day, night, and rotating shifts across Australia.
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Engineering Consulting
Professional engineering recruitment across building services, infrastructure, industrial, and energy sectors. We place design engineers, principal engineers, and multi-discipline teams with PE registration and specialist qualifications for consulting firms and project owners.
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Property & Real Estate Services
Recruitment for property management, strata, body corporate, commercial leasing, and real estate agencies. We place licensed property managers, leasing consultants, sales agents, and administration professionals across residential and commercial sectors.
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What clients say
In the words of the site managers, PMs, and directors we serve
Verified feedback from Harrison Barratt Group clients across construction, civil, fitout, and demolition. Full names withheld at client request; roles and company categories are accurate.
“Whether you require a full-time civil labourer, one-off placement, or a whole team, they provide highly-skilled, reliable, and safety-focused labour with a great work ethic for our civil labour needs.”
“Harrison Barratt Group transparency and honesty have created a new golden standard for us. I can genuinely say, I have never had a labour hire be so honest about their capabilities — never ones to over-promise. Things like this go a long way and are what keeps us going back to Seb and the HBG Team.”
“You guys have been extremely helpful on short notice. I think we have only ever had one issue in which Sebastian was able to get fixed up within the day. Very impressed over the last 6 months with HBG. By far the most consistent labour hire company we have used.”
“We came across Harrison Barratt Group via a Google search. At the time, our current provider let us down three times in a row on a major project. HBG was able to send 3 asbestos workers within one hour. We have been working with them ever since.”
“Working with HBG has transformed our approach to staffing. Their ability to provide skilled personnel even on short notice has kept our projects on track and within budget. I’m particularly impressed with their commitment to safety and diversity in the workplace.”
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“Whether you require a full-time civil labourer, one-off placement, or a whole team, they provide highly-skilled, reliable, and safety-focused labour with a great work ethic for our civil labour needs.”
Where we operate
Sydney labour hire, by suburb
Harrison Barratt Group dispatches trades, warehouse, and site crews across every Sydney metro region — from the CBD and Eastern Suburbs through to the South-Western growth corridor and the Northern Beaches. Local pages carry rate context, transport, and site-type notes for each suburb.
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Harrison Barratt Group is proud to partner with the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSW ICC) to create meaningful employment pathways and support Indigenous workforce participation across our industries. Through this partnership, we actively connect First Nations candidates with employers who value diversity and inclusion, helping to build stronger communities and a more representative workforce across the construction, civil, and manufacturing sectors in Australia.
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Common questions about Harrison Barratt Group
Straight answers on how HBG operates, what we supply, and how to engage us. Every answer below is server-rendered so the information is present without JavaScript.
What is Harrison Barratt Group?
Harrison Barratt Group (HBG) is a nationally licensed Australian labour hire and recruitment agency founded in 2018 in Sydney. HBG supplies trades, general labourers, and permanent white-collar staff to construction, civil, manufacturing, logistics, and traffic-management clients across Australia and New Zealand.
Where does HBG operate?
HBG has offices in Sydney (HQ), Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Auckland. Workers are deployed to sites across every Australian state and territory, and across all New Zealand regions. Labour-hire licences are held in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, and ACT.
What trades and roles does HBG supply?
Labour hire covers carpenters, scaffolders, welders, riggers, dogmen, forklift operators, crane operators, bricklayers, boilermakers, pipelayers, asbestos removalists, traffic controllers, and general (white card) labourers. Permanent recruitment covers site managers, project managers, contract administrators, estimators, engineers, foremen, and construction directors across tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 contractors.
How fast can HBG send a worker to my site?
For common trades and general labourers in metro Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland, HBG can typically mobilise workers within a few hours during business hours, and often same-day. Specialist trades (e.g. licensed asbestos removalists, high-risk-work-licence operators) may require 24 hours notice depending on site location and licence requirements.
What are HBG’s rates?
Labour-hire charge-out rates vary by trade, skill level, location, shift pattern, and site conditions. All HBG workers are paid at or above the relevant Modern Award, with penalty rates, superannuation, workers’ compensation, and portable long-service-leave contributions costed in. Request a written quote via the contact page or call 1300 HBG 24/7 for a specific figure. HBG does not publish blended rate cards because rates are trade- and site-specific.
How does labour-hire billing work?
HBG employs the worker directly. Clients receive a weekly invoice covering the worker’s hours multiplied by the agreed charge-out rate. The charge rate is inclusive of the worker’s wage, superannuation, workers’ compensation insurance, portable long-service-leave contributions (where applicable), payroll administration, and HBG’s margin. Clients do not pay the worker directly and do not carry the payroll or WHS-employer risk.
Are HBG’s workers inducted and compliance-checked?
Yes. HBG maintains a pool of 10,800+ inducted, job-ready workers. Every worker is verified for right-to-work status, holds a current General Construction Induction (white card) where the site requires it, has a documented WHS induction on file, and has completed HBG’s internal induction covering site conduct, PPE requirements, and reporting obligations. Trade-specific licences (high-risk work, EWP, forklift, asbestos, etc.) are held on file with current expiry tracking.
Which Australian states does HBG service?
HBG services all Australian states and territories — NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT, and ACT — plus all regions of New Zealand. Local offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Auckland handle regional deployments across their state.
Is HBG a licensed labour-hire company?
Yes. Harrison Barratt Group holds active labour-hire licences in every Australian state that operates a labour-hire licensing scheme — NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and the ACT. HBG also holds a NSW Master Security Licence (000110684) for site-security services. Full licence numbers are published on the compliance page.
How do I get a quote from HBG?
Submit a request via the contact form at https://www.harrisonbarratt.com.au/contact, email labourhire@harrisonbarratt.com.au (labour hire) or perm@harrisonbarratt.com.au (permanent), or call 1300 HBG 24/7. Include the trade or role, quantity of workers, site location, expected shift pattern, and start date. Written quotes are typically returned the same business day.
How do I become an HBG worker?
Register as a candidate at https://www.harrisonbarratt.com.au/apply. HBG will contact you for an induction session (in-person or remote), verify your right-to-work documentation, and check your trade tickets and licences. Once inducted, you’re added to HBG’s deployable pool and dispatched to sites based on your availability, skills, and location.
How is HBG different from other Australian labour-hire firms?
Three practical differences: (1) HBG’s Managing Director still recruits daily, meaning market pricing and availability are known first-hand rather than filtered through account managers; (2) HBG’s recruiters specialise by sector — a construction consultant does not also handle warehouse roles; (3) HBG runs its own technology stack (JobAdder ATS, in-house LinkedIn automation, AI-assisted candidate matching) so a job order moves from received-to-workers-on-site in hours, not days.
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