Capability Statement · 2026
Harrison Barratt Group
Connecting Expertise In Construction, Civils, Manufacturing, Logistics, Development & Real Estate.
One partner from C-suite to site team · labour hire · permanent recruitment · contract staffing · managed payroll · plant · traffic · security.
92%
Client return rate
12,000+
Workers inducted
130–170
On-site every day
ABN 81 638 914 824
Founded 2018 · Sydney HQ
www.harrisonbarratt.com.au
Welcome to Harrison Barratt Group
Your trusted partner in construction recruitment
Harrison Barratt Group is a leading recruitment and labour-hire agency. We maintain a 700+ active worker pool with 130–170 on client sites every day, and hold signed terms with 300+ client accounts across NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC and WA. We exist to connect top-notch people with job sites across Australia and New Zealand. Our recruitment, onboarding, and monitoring processes are unmatched, allowing us to screen only the very best people for your project.
Our experienced recruitment team acts as your partner for all staffing needs — from advertising your role to sourcing and managing quality candidates, payroll, and administration. HBG has you covered for the entire lifecycle of your project.
Experience the Harrison Barratt Group difference: superior people, superior service.
Mission · Goals of the Company
- Connect Australia's top construction talent with career-enhancing job opportunities.
- Provide exceptional recruitment solutions by aligning with client and tradesperson needs.
- Uphold high standards of professionalism, efficiency, and trust in all services.
Vision
- Lead the construction staffing industry with innovative recruitment.
- Foster a skilled workforce for sustainable construction projects in Australia.
- Build a reputation as a trusted partner enhancing careers and performance in the construction industry.
92%
Client return rate
96%
On-time arrival
12,000+
Workers inducted
$20M
Public Liability
$5M
Professional Indemnity
NSWICC
Indigenous Chamber member
Three Service Pillars
Use one, two, or all three — one partner, one invoice, one account manager
Labour Hire
HBG employs the worker
We carry all payroll, WC, insurance and compliance. You pay one all-in hourly charge rate and get a ticketed, inducted worker on site — often same day.
- 700+ active worker pool
- 130–170 on-site every day
- 4-hour replacement guarantee
- 6:30 AM daily check-ins
- All-in weekly invoicing
- Emergency mobilisation in less than 60 min
Permanent Recruitment
You employ the candidate
One-off placement fee. We source, screen, shortlist, and manage the offer. Roles from site labourer to C-suite across construction, manufacturing, fire, logistics, and real estate.
- 128,000+ candidate network
- Fee: 15–20% of base salary
- 12-week replacement guarantee
- ~7 day brief-to-offer
- Dedicated consultants per sector
- Build, Fitout, Civil, HVAC/Fire, Manufacturing, Logistics
Managed PayrollVia JWHB Pty Ltd
We run your payroll
At the volume HBG operates, we cracked award interpretation — one of the most painful compliance problems in labour hire. We now offer that capability to clients as an outsourced managed payroll service via our specialist partner JWHB Pty Ltd.
- Award Interpretation — Fair Work Act compliance, modern award coverage, penalty rates, allowances — interpreted correctly across multiple awards (BCGI, Manufacturing, Logistics and more).
- PAYG & Super — Tax withheld correctly every week. Superannuation contributions calculated and lodged to the right funds on time.
- Workers Compensation — Premium management, return-to-work coordination, claim lodgement — handled across all states of operation.
- Payroll Tax — State-by-state payroll tax calculation, lodgement, and threshold monitoring so you never overpay or miss a filing.
- Timesheets & Approvals — Digital timesheet collection, supervisor approval workflows, and payroll data integration with your ERP or accounting system.
- Reporting — Weekly payroll reports, YTD cost summaries, per-site/per-project cost breakdowns and STP Phase 2 compliant payroll submissions.
Our Labour Hire Supply Funnel
The numbers differ at each stage because we filter hard: every worker progresses only when they meet the next tier of verification, compliance, and ticket requirements.
1
128,000+
Candidate network
Total pre-registered candidates across HBG's database — sourced, contacted, or applied over our 7+ year history.
filtered down
2
12,000+
Inducted & compliant
Screened, VEVO-checked, 100-point ID verified, White Card and ticket-checked, and completed the HBG digital induction.
filtered down
3
700+
Active worker pool
Workers who have worked with HBG in the last 90 days and are available for placement — our deployable bench.
filtered down
4
130–170
On-site every day
HBG-employed workers on client sites on any given working day — the live deployed count our ops team tracks each morning.
Numbers differ at each stage: every worker progresses only when they meet the next tier of verification, compliance, and ticket requirements. Active pool = worked within the last 90 days. Daily on-site count tracked each morning by our ops team.
What We Deliver — Division by Division
12 specialist divisions across Labour Hire, Permanent Recruitment, and both — one partner, every sector
HBG is not a generalist agency. Each division has a named consultant who knows the trade classifications, the applicable modern award, and the specific challenges of that sector. Whether you need a traffic controller on-site tomorrow morning or a HVAC specialist placed permanently, there is a desk that handles it — and a person you can call who has done it before.
Commercial Build & Remedial Construction
Labour Hire + PermanentLabour hire and permanent for commercial, industrial, and remedial construction projects — from ground-up builds to facade remediation and structural rectification.
Project ManagerSite ManagerForemanCarpenterConcretorWaterprooferSteel FixerRiggerScaffolderGeneral Labourer
Desk contact
Jack StrodderCommercial Fit-out
Labour Hire + PermanentEnd-to-end staffing for commercial interior fit-out projects — from strip-out to final finishes across office, retail, and hospitality fit-outs.
Fit-out CarpenterJoinerGlazierPainterPlastererTilerFloor LayerSite ManagerContract Administrator
Desk contact
Charlie CharlesworthVolume & Luxury Residential Homes
Labour Hire + PermanentTrades and site leadership for residential builders — volume project homes through to high-end luxury custom builds, including multi-dwelling developments.
Site SupervisorForemanCarpenterRooferPlumberElectricianTilerPainterLandscaperGeneral Labourer
Desk contact
Ed SturrockBuilding Services — HVAC & Fire Protection
Labour Hire + PermanentSpecialist labour and permanent recruitment for HVAC, mechanical services, fire detection, and fire suppression across commercial and industrial sites.
HVAC TechnicianMechanical Services TradespersonFire Alarm TechnicianFire Sprinkler FitterBuilding Services TechnicianService ManagerProject EngineerEstimator
Desk contact
Bailey CostelloCivil & Infrastructure
Labour Hire + PermanentCivil earthworks, roadworks, utilities, and infrastructure projects — from excavation and piling through to road surfacing and drainage.
Civil LabourerExcavator OperatorGrader OperatorRoller OperatorPipelayerDrillerRoad WorkerLine MarkerDogmanConcretorProject ManagerSite EngineerSuperintendent
Desk contact
Bryson LamDemolition, Asbestos & Hazmat
Labour HireLicensed demolition, asbestos removal, and hazardous-material strip-out — the highest-compliance end of construction labour hire.
Asbestos Removalist (Class A & B)Demolition WorkerHazmat TechnicianStrip-out LabourerEWP OperatorSite Supervisor
Desk contact
Ashleigh BonnetteManufacturing & Engineering
Labour Hire + PermanentProduction trades and engineering professionals for factories, production lines, and industrial operations across Australia and New Zealand.
BoilermakerWelderFitter & TurnerCNC MachinistProduction OperatorQuality InspectorMechanical FitterPlant ManagerProduction ManagerWarehouse Manager
Desk contact
Murray WebbLogistics & Warehousing
Labour Hire + PermanentScalable staffing for supply chains, distribution centres, and transport operations — from pick packers to fleet and supply-chain managers.
Forklift OperatorStorepersonPick & Pack WorkerWarehouse OperatorTruck Driver (HC/MC/HR)Logistics CoordinatorSupply Chain ManagerFleet ManagerFreight Manager
Desk contact
Murray WebbTraffic Management
Labour HireAccredited traffic controllers and traffic management supervisors for road works, infrastructure projects, and construction sites across South East Australia.
Traffic ControllerTraffic Management SupervisorPilot Vehicle Driver
Desk contact
Bradley ElliottSite Security
Labour HireLicensed site security officers for construction sites, commercial premises, and events — manned guarding under our NSW Master Security Licence 000110684.
Security OfficerSecurity SupervisorMobile Patrol Officer
Desk contact
Ashleigh BonnetteReal Estate & Property Development
PermanentPermanent recruitment for the property sector — residential and commercial sales agents, leasing officers, property managers, development managers, and project directors.
Sales AgentProperty ManagerLeasing AgentBuyers AgentDevelopment ManagerUrban PlannerProject Director
Mining & Resources
Labour HireLabour hire for mining operations and resources projects across WA and QLD — surface mining, shutdown crews, plant operators, and safety-critical trades.
Excavator OperatorDrillerBlasting TechnicianBoilermakerRiggerElectricianSafety OfficerPlant Operator
Desk contact
Bradley ElliottFull role catalogue at /labour-hire (site-level), /services/permanent-recruitment (white-collar), and /industries. All division contacts in Meet the Team below.
Why Harrison Barratt Group
What you can hold us to — eight promises we make to every client
4-hour replacement guarantee
If a worker isn't right — for any reason — we replace them at no cost, typically within 4 hours. No argument, no charge.
6:30 AM daily check-ins
Our team calls personnel every morning at 6:30 AM to confirm attendance and flag any issues before your site manager has to chase anyone.
Trade backgrounds in the office
Our consultants have worked on construction sites — we know what a "ticketed scaffolder" really means, we know the Award, and we know what your foreman needs before they hang up.
One all-in weekly invoice
Wages + super + payroll tax + workers comp + public liability + HBG admin fee — one transparent line item. No hidden fees, no end-of-year surprises.
700+ talent pool · 130-170 on-site daily
Over 700 workers in our active pool, with 130-170 on client sites every single day. The depth of our bench means we fill fast without scraping the bottom.
300+ signed client terms + references on request
More than 300 active client agreements across NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, and WA. References from Tier 2/3 builders, fire firms, manufacturers available on request.
128,000+ candidate network — offer in ~7 days
Our permanent desk sources across 128,000+ candidates. From a written brief to a presented shortlist in days — typical time brief to offer is around 7 days, subject to candidate availability.
Award-correct payroll via JWHB — off your plate
Managed payroll via JWHB Pty Ltd: PAYG, super, workers compensation, payroll tax — interpreted correctly under the relevant modern award, STP Phase 2 compliant. Your HR team does nothing.
HBG vs a Traditional Agency
The same order, run two very different ways
| What matters | Traditional agency | Harrison Barratt Group |
|---|---|---|
| Who answers the phone | Whoever is rostered — often doesn't know the trade | A consultant with site experience who knows what you're asking |
| Morning cover | Call us and wait | 6:30 AM team calls every worker before your day starts |
| Invoicing | Wages + super + workers comp billed separately — surprise line items | One all-in charge rate. One invoice. No hidden extras. |
| Wrong-fit worker | Days — after discussion | 4-hour replacement guarantee. No argument. No charge. |
| Compliance | Varies — check their licence | Active LHL in every licensing state, $20M PL, $5M PI, WC in all states |
| Talent depth | Whoever applied this week | 700+ active pool, 12,000+ inducted, 130-170 on-site daily |
| Visibility | Email your coordinator and wait | Live client portal: hours, spend, compliance, GPS check-ins 24/7 |
| Services offered | Labour hire or perm — pick one | Labour hire + perm + managed payroll + plant + traffic + security |
What Clients Say
Sampled from 7 live testimonials at /reviews
“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.”
Compliance, Insurance & Accreditations
Licensed in every state we operate — active licences, real insurance, auditable frameworks
Regulatory Licences
NSW SLJ 02939
NSW Labour Hire Licence
New South Wales — head office state.
ACT ACTLHL00000654
ACT Labour Hire Licence
Australian Capital Territory.
QLD LHL-08498-F6S9K
QLD Labour Hire Licence
Queensland — Brisbane office.
VIC VICLHL07487
VIC Labour Hire Licence
Victoria — Melbourne office.
WA EA3008
WA Labour Hire Licence
Western Australia — Perth office.
NSW 000110684
Master Security Licence
NSW security operations (manned guarding, site security).
Insurance Carried
Workers Compensation
All statesEvery HBG-employed worker covered in every state of operation.
Public Liability
$20,000,000Covers all labour hire, traffic management, site security, plant hire operations.
Professional Indemnity
$5,000,000Covers recruitment advice, candidate assessments, and workforce consulting.
Product Liability
$20,000,000Covers plant and equipment hire, including wet hire machinery.
Industry Memberships
RCSA
Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association
AU/NZ peak body. Members adhere to the RCSA Code for Professional Conduct.
HIA
Housing Industry Association
Australia's largest residential building organisation.
CCF
Civil Contractors Federation
Peak body for Australia's civil construction industry.
NSWICC
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
Partnered 2022. Indigenous employment pathways, IPP/RAP project work.
Compliance Frameworks
VEVO right-to-work
Visa Entitlement Verification Online — checked for every visa-holding worker before placement.
Modern Slavery Act reporting
Annual statement lodged under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
Australian Privacy Principles
APP-compliant data handling — encrypted at rest and in transit, retention policies enforced.
100-point ID verification
Every worker verified before onboarding — TFN, photo ID, supporting documents.
Drug & Alcohol testing
Pre-employment and random on-site D&A testing for relevant roles and client sites.
Insurance COIs, LHL certificates, and Master Security Licence documents available on request or at harrisonbarratt.com.au/compliance.
Partners & Trusted by Clients
Service partners we rely on and clients we are trusted by.
Service Partners
Trusted by Clients
Additional client references available on request — including Tier 2 builders, fire protection firms, civil contractors, and manufacturers.
Company Snapshot
The numbers that describe HBG today
128,000+
Candidates in Our Network
10,800+
Job-Ready Workers
860+
Project Sites
1,270+
Unique Workers On-Site (12m)
92%
Client Return Rate
106+
Full-Time Jobs Found (12m)
82%
Perm Placement Rate
5
Offices / Service Areas Across AU & NZ
Source data live on /about, /reviews, and quarterly KPI dashboard.
Technology That Sets Us Apart
Our own purpose-built workforce platform — not a spreadsheet and a phone
HBG runs its own purpose-built workforce platform — replacing spreadsheets, paper dockets and manual phone chases with an end-to-end digital system. The result: fewer phone calls, zero lost paperwork, and a compliance trail that is always current.
For your site
GPS-verified arrivals, real-time check-in visibility, and digital supervisor sign-off on every docket — you see who is on site the moment they arrive.
For your finance team
Automated weekly invoicing from confirmed hours, a self-service timesheet portal, and downloadable spend reports per site and per worker.
For your compliance team
A live worker compliance pack, licence-expiry tracking, and automated alerts before any ticket lapses — you never unknowingly receive a worker with an expired mandatory ticket.
For your project managers
A 24/7 client portal showing active workers, hours, spend trend and shift requests in one screen — book more workers with a two-minute form, not a phone call.
For our workforce
Workers manage shifts, dockets and availability through an installable smartphone app ("HBG Crew") — reducing no-shows and last-minute scrambles.
Behind it all: a smart matching engine that scores every worker against your trade, ticket and proximity requirements — so gaps are filled with the best-qualified, closest available worker, not whoever picks up the phone first.
How We Work
Three distinct flows — labour hire, permanent recruitment, and managed payroll — because they are not the same product
Labour Hire
Hours-to-days mobilisation · weekly invoicing · HBG employs the worker
- 1
Brief
Phone or site walk-through. We capture role, tickets, start date, shift, site address, supervisor name.
Within 15 min of your call
- 2
Match
Algorithmic shortlist against 12,000+ inducted workers, filtered by location · trade · ticket · availability · prior site experience.
Typically 3-6 candidates per role
- 3
Confirm
Worker SMS-confirms shift; you receive the worker pack (name, photo, contact, tickets, medical clearance).
24h, 6h and 2h pre-shift confirmation
- 4
Deploy
Worker arrives in HBG hi-vis with the correct PPE. GPS check-in records arrival. Supervisor signs the docket at end-of-shift.
On-time ratchet currently 96%
- 5
Pay & invoice
JWHB processes payroll. You receive a single weekly invoice with detailed hours, sites and approvals.
Friday payroll, Monday invoice, net-30
Permanent
Days-to-weeks placement · one-off fee on hire · client employs the candidate · 12-week replacement guarantee
- 1
Take the brief
Deep-dive role brief — must-haves, nice-to-haves, package, culture, team fit, deal-breakers, manager interview style.
Within 24 hours of engagement
- 2
Source & screen
Active search across 128,000+ candidate network + referrals + LinkedIn + advertised role. Every candidate phone-screened by a consultant.
Typically 3-8 candidates per shortlist
- 3
Shortlist & present
Branded shortlist PDF with summary, salary expectation, availability, screening notes — sent to your inbox.
~7 business days brief to offer (pending candidate availability)
- 4
Interview & offer
We schedule interviews, collect feedback both ways, manage offer + counter-offer + reference checks.
You see only candidates who passed our screen
- 5
Place & guarantee
Candidate signs, starts. We check-in weeks 1, 4 and 12. 3-month replacement guarantee on standard placements (6-mo premium option available).
12-week replacement guarantee
Managed Payroll
Outsourced payroll · award-correct · STP Phase 2 · via JWHB Pty Ltd
Award-correct payroll — every week, every worker
JWHB interprets the relevant modern award (BCGI, Manufacturing, Logistics and more) and calculates penalty rates, allowances and loadings correctly — not just the base rate.
PAYG, super, WC, payroll tax — off your plate
We lodge STP Phase 2 payroll, pay super to nominated funds, manage state-by-state payroll tax, and coordinate workers-compensation claims. Your HR team does nothing.
Per-site cost breakdowns every week
Weekly payroll reports, YTD cost summaries, per-site and per-project cost breakdowns delivered to your inbox — so your project accountant always has current numbers.
- 1
Scope & award mapping
We review your workforce classification, the applicable modern awards, and your existing payroll obligations across every state you operate in.
Scoping call within 24 hours
- 2
Onboard workers
Workers complete digital TFN declarations and super-fund nominations via our secure onboarding portal. No paper. All data lodged with the ATO via STP.
First workers onboarded within 3 business days
- 3
First compliant payrun
JWHB processes the first full payrun — award-correct rates, penalty loadings, super, PAYG withheld. You review and approve a pre-payrun summary before funds move.
Payrun reviewed 48 hours before Friday pay date
- 4
Ongoing reporting & compliance
Weekly per-site cost reports, portable Long Service Leave contributions, state payroll tax lodgements, WC claim management and annual STP finalisation — all handled.
Weekly report every Monday; annual STP finalisation by 14 July
What's in the Charge Rate
One all-in hourly rate — no separate invoices, no surprise levies
HBG charges a single all-in hourly rate per worker classification. No end-of-year levies, no separate workers-comp invoice, no surprise payroll-tax bill. Here is exactly what every dollar covers:
✓
Award pay rate
BCGI / Manufacturing / Logistics Award classification — correct rate, correct level
✓
Superannuation
Contributed to the worker's nominated fund every quarter
✓
Workers Compensation
Premium by trade risk class — included, not billed separately
✓
Payroll Tax
State-by-state calculation — we carry the liability, not you
✓
Portable Long Service Leave
ACIRT / CoINVEST / QLeave — all managed
✓
Public Liability & PI
$20M aggregate PL, $5M PI — covered while the worker is on your site
✓
HBG administration
Placement, payroll processing, compliance management, 6:30 AM check-ins
You see one number. We carry everything behind it.
Permanent Placement — What Will It Cost?
Interactive: indicative fee in seconds
Permanent Recruitment
What will placement cost?
Move the salary slider — pick a guarantee period — see the indicative fee in real time.
per year
$40k$200k$400k+
Industry standard · free replacement if candidate leaves in 90 days
Indicative HBG fee
$16,150
17% of $95,000 salary
Band: Skilled / Specialist
Guarantee: 3-month guarantee
From (no guarantee)
$12,350
Most likely (3mo)
$16,150
Exec / 6mo / hard-to-fill
$20,900
Includes screening, briefing, shortlist, references. Replacement guarantee fully refunded as free placement (NOT cash-back). No retainer required for standard searches.
Brief us on the role →Permanent Placement Fee Scale
| Base Salary Band | Fee Rate | Example Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $80,000 | 15% | $12,000 on $80k role |
| $80,001 – $120,000 | 17.5% | $17,500 on $100k role |
| Above $120,000 | 20% | $30,000 on $150k role |
12-week replacement guarantee standard. 6-month premium option (+2% fee). Fee on base salary excl. super.
For labour-hire charge rates see /rate-calculator. For full cost-of-bad-hire ROI use /hiring-cost-calculator.
Salary Guide Highlights
What clients should expect to pay · what candidates should expect to earn
| Sector | Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction & Civil | Project Manager | $90k – $120k | $120k – $160k | $160k – $220k+ |
| Fire Protection | Project Manager | $85k – $110k | $110k – $145k | $145k – $190k |
| Building Services | HVAC Engineer | $70k – $90k | $90k – $125k | $125k – $170k |
| Manufacturing | Production Manager | $80k – $100k | $100k – $130k | $130k – $170k |
| Real Estate & Development | Development Manager | $90k – $120k | $120k – $165k | $165k – $230k+ |
| Logistics | Warehouse Manager | $70k – $90k | $90k – $120k | $120k – $155k |
Bands reflect permanent base salaries (excl. super and bonuses). FIFO/remote = +15–25% premium. Tier 1 contractors = top of band. Full salary guide — every sector, every role, every band.
For clients
Use these bands to set realistic offers. Underpaying loses the candidate; overpaying creates internal-equity issues. We brief you on the actual market for your role and location before you commit to a number.
For candidates
Know your worth. If you are below the mid-band and 3+ years in trade, we will get you a market-rate offer. Browse open jobs or message a consultant directly.
Labour Hire — Trades We Supply
83+ trade classifications across 18 categories — from scaffolders to site admins, ticketed tradies to civil plant operators
Structural, Fabrication & Welding
BoilermakerStructural Steel ErectorWelderSteel FixerIronworkerMetal Fabricator
Scaffolding & Rope Access
ScaffolderRope Access TechnicianSwing Stage Operator
Rigging, Cranes & Lifting
RiggerDogman / LoaderCrane OperatorEWP Operator
Earthmoving, Plant & Civil Equipment
Excavator OperatorBulldozer OperatorGrader OperatorRoller OperatorSkid Steer OperatorForklift OperatorPlant Operator
Drilling, Piling & Geotech
DrillerPiling OperatorGeotech DrillerShotcrete Operator
Concreting & Formwork
ConcretorFormworkerConcrete FinisherConcrete Pump Operator
Demolition, Asbestos & Hazmat
Asbestos RemovalistDemolition WorkerHazmat TechnicianStrip-out Labourer
Carpentry & Joinery
CarpenterJoinerFormwork CarpenterRooferGlazierWaterproofer
Electrical & Building Services
ElectricianFire Alarm TechnicianFire Sprinkler FitterHVAC TechnicianBuilding Services TechnicianSolar Installer
Plumbing & Drainage
PlumberDrainerGas FitterPipelayer
Finishing Trades
PainterPlastererTilerFloor LayerSandblaster
Landscaping & Arboriculture
LandscaperArboristIrrigation Technician
Traffic Management
Traffic ControllerTraffic Management SupervisorPilot Vehicle Driver
Transport & Logistics
Truck DriverStorepersonPick & PackWarehouse LabourerForklift Operator (Warehouse)
Civil Roadworks
Civil LabourerRoad WorkerLine MarkerKerb & Gutter Layer
Manufacturing & Production
FitterMachinistProduction OperatorQuality InspectorMechanic
Site Support & Safety
General LabourerSkilled LabourerTicketed LabourerWhite Card LabourerFirst Aid OfficerSafety OfficerSite Admin
Hospitality, Cleaning & Security
CleanerSecurity OfficerDraftsman
Need a specific ticket or trade not listed? Ask us — full catalogue at /jobs.
Selected Case Studies
Concrete project examples with documented outcomes — click any to read the full write-up
Building & Construction · Same-day mobilisation
The 6:30am Sick-Call → 7:00am On-Site Save
Building and Construction is a hotbed for turnover of staff. With HBG, we plug that gap. We often supply clients who get a sick call at 6:30AM — they call us and they have an HBG employee on site working by 7:00AM. With a combined 40 years in the industry, our recruitment specialists provide exceptional staffing solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Read the full asbestos emergency story → /case-studies/emergency-asbestos-crewDemolition & Asbestos
Emergency Asbestos Crew Deployment in Under 1 Hour
National Demolition & Remediation Company · Sydney, NSW · Ongoing since 2022
<1 hour Response Time0 LTIs Safety Incidents4+ years Partnership Duration
/case-studies/emergency-asbestos-crew
Construction & Civil
50+ Workers Deployed for Major Infrastructure Project
Tier 1 Civil Contractor · Western Sydney, NSW · 8 months
55 Workers deployed10 business days Ramp-up time98% Worker retention
/case-studies/major-infrastructure-ramp-up
Construction
Placing a Senior Site Manager for a National Builder
Top 20 National Builder · Melbourne, VIC · 3 weeks to placement
3 weeks Time to place12 Candidates screened18+ months Placement tenure
/case-studies/permanent-recruitment-site-manager
Traffic Management
Multi-Site Traffic Management Across Sydney
Major Utilities Provider · Greater Sydney, NSW · Ongoing
<2% No-show rate14 Active sites0 TfNSW violations
/case-studies/traffic-management-multi-site
Construction
Senior Contract Administrator Placement for Major Australian Builder
Tier 1 Australian Builder · Richmond, VIC · 3 weeks to placement
3 weeks Time to place$80M+ Project value3 Candidates shortlisted
/case-studies/tier-1-builder-contract-admin
Fire Protection
Building a Dedicated Fire Protection Recruitment Desk
Leading Fire Protection Contractors · Sydney & Melbourne, Australia · Ongoing — dedicated desk
4+ Client companies12+ Roles filled3 weeks Avg time to fill
/case-studies/fire-protection-specialists
Meet the Team
Direct lines to the people who run your account — no call centre
Founder & Managing Director
Sebastian Harrison-Barratt
+61 498 252 640
Sebastian is HBG’s founder and managing director. Built the company in 2018 from his lived experience on construction sites and frustration with the lack of personalised service in the labour-hire market. Under his leadership, HBG has grown to a 700+ active worker pool with 130–170 on client sites every day, signed terms with 300+ client accounts, and a 7% Indigenous workforce target via the NSWICC partnership.
Business Development
Sam Harrison
Group Business Development Manager · New Client Partnerships
+61 483 905 384
samh@harrisonbarratt.com.auLabour Hire Team
Ashleigh Bonnette
Labour Hire Lead · Building & Construction · Civils · Demolition · Asbestos
+61 466 363 076
ashleigh@harrisonbarratt.com.au
Bradley Elliott
Labour Hire · Building & Construction · Civils · Landscaping
+61 439 352 698
brade@harrisonbarratt.com.au
Beth McMullen
Labour Hire · Trades & Specialist Placements
+61 436 380 265
bethmc@harrisonbarratt.com.auPermanent Recruitment Team
Murray Webb
GM AU/NZ Industrial Recruitment · Manufacturing
+61 434 916 474
murrayw@harrisonbarratt.com.au
Jack Strodder
Permanent · Commercial & Remedial Construction
+61 481 107 820
jacks@harrisonbarratt.com.au
Bailey Costello
Permanent · Building Services · HVAC & Fire
+61 2 9168 6870
baileyc@harrisonbarratt.com.auBethany Pearson
Permanent · Resourcer & Candidate Engagement
+61 2 9168 6870
resourcer@harrisonbarratt.com.auCandidate Management & Delivery
Jo Vanessa Cayabyab
Business Development & Candidate Manager
+61 2 9168 6870
jovanessa@harrisonbarratt.com.auMelody Vilan
Candidate Manager · Compliance & Onboarding
+61 2 9168 6870
melodyv@harrisonbarratt.com.auOperations & Accounts
Our Offices · Expansions & Licences
Seven offices across Australia and New Zealand — each with local consultants and the licences your projects need
NSW · HQ
Sydney — Head Office
EST 2018Level 2/441 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
HBG's Sydney head office was established by Sebastian Harrison-Barratt in 2018 after years frustrated with the inefficiencies of other labour-hire firms. Starting with commercial and trade labour hire, we expanded into civil, manufacturing, and engineering, and the permanent recruitment team now places professionals across building, manufacturing, development, and real estate. Sydney remains a key hub for our operations.
- NSW SLJ 02939
ACT
Canberra
EST 2019Level 5/1 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
- ACT LHL ACTLHL00000654
HBG's best-performing market — minimal client turnover, strong ongoing success.
QLD
Brisbane
EST 2021Level 19/10 Eagle Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000, Australia
- QLD LHL-08498-F6S9K
Asbestos, civil, demolition, trades, plus permanent recruitment across QLD.
VIC
Melbourne
EST Q2 2022Level 40/140 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
- VIC LHL VICLHL07487
Labour hire and permanent recruitment both thriving across VIC.
WA
Perth
EST Q1 2023Level 28 AMP Tower, Perth, WA 6000, Australia
- WA LHL EA3008
Mining, commercial and residential — tailored workforce solutions across WA.
NZ
Auckland
EST 2024139 Quay Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Manufacturing and engineering specialist for the New Zealand market.
NSW
Byron Bay
EST 20251 Porter Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481, Australia
- NSW SLJ 02939
Most recent office — bridges QLD and NSW markets along the east coast.
National Presence
7 offices across Australia & New Zealand
Offices
Sydney — Head OfficeHQ
NSW
Canberra
ACT
Brisbane
QLD
Melbourne
VIC
Perth
WA
Auckland
NZ
Byron Bay
NSW
Full office contact details and map at /offices.
Our Indigenous Partnership
HBG partners with the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) to support Indigenous businesses
Advancing Indigenous Enterprises
Enhancing the capabilities of Indigenous entrepreneurs through HBG's NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) membership and IPP/RAP project work.
Encouraging Diversity
Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace — 7% Indigenous workforce participation target across HBG placements.
Economic and Cultural Prosperity
Sponsoring events that promote growth and cultural richness in Indigenous communities.
Ongoing Commitment
Building a resilient future that honours Indigenous heritage and potential — co-designing pre-employment programmes for Indigenous trainees.
HBG is committed to a 7% Indigenous workforce participation target via NSWICC Construction Pathways. Can structure crews + reporting to align with your RAP commitments.
Safety Is Non-Negotiable
Every worker inducted, ticketed and compliant before their first shift
Every HBG worker arrives inducted, trained and compliant. We treat WHS as a competitive advantage — not a checkbox.
Pre-deployment induction
Every worker completes an HBG digital induction before their first shift. Site-specific SWMS review is built into our deploy step — workers don't touch a site they haven't been briefed on.
Ticket & licence verification
Every ticket (White Card, High Risk, Asbestos, Traffic, Rigging, Scaffolding, EWP) is verified before placement and tracked with 30 / 14 / 7-day expiry alerts. Expired = not deployed.
Incident response
Digital incident reporting, return-to-work coordination and workers-compensation claim lodgement handled end-to-end by our compliance team — you are never left holding the administrative burden of an on-site incident.
Documentation on request
SWMS, JSAs and site safety plans available to any client on request. JWHB payroll partner manages STP Phase 2, portable Long Service Leave and state-by-state payroll tax compliance.
C-Suite to Site Team
One partner across every level of your org chart
| Level | Placement model | Project value we deliver | Example roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Suite & Executive | Permanent retained search | Strategic leadership · multi-year impact | CEO · CFO · COO · Managing Director · Construction Director |
| Senior Management | Permanent + contract | Function ownership · 12-24 month strategic gains | GM · Operations Manager · National Manager · Head of Business Development |
| Project Leadership | Permanent + contract | Project P&L · client relationships | Project Director · Project Manager · Contracts Manager · Construction Manager |
| Site Management | Permanent + contract + labour hire | On-site programme · safety · subcontractors | Site Manager · Foreman · Superintendent · Site Engineer · Estimator |
| Skilled Trades | Labour hire + permanent | Trade output · ticketed work · quality | Carpenter · Electrician · Plumber · Welder · Rigger · Scaffolder · Crane Op · Fitter |
| General Trades & Civil | Labour hire | Site coverage · earthworks · mobilisation | Civil Labourer · Dogman · Concreter · Plant Operator · Demolition · Traffic Controller |
| Support & Logistics | Labour hire + permanent | Site logistics · admin · warehouse · cleaning | Storeperson · Cleaner · Pick & Pack · Warehouse Op · Site Admin |
Browse the full role catalogue at /labour-hire (site-level) and /services/permanent-recruitment (white-collar).
Services We Deliver
Seven core service lines — used together or a la carte
Labour Hire
View →Skilled trades and labour, on demand.
- Workers on site within hours of your call
- All candidates pre-screened, inducted, and job-ready
- Full payroll, insurance, and compliance handled
/services/labour-hire
Permanent Recruitment
View →Find your next key hire.
- Dedicated consultant for your industry sector
- Thorough screening: skills, background, and cultural fit
- Access to 128,000+ candidate database
/services/permanent-recruitment
Managed Payroll
View →End-to-end payroll solutions.
- Complete payroll processing and administration
- Award interpretation and compliance management
- Workers compensation and insurance
/services/managed-payroll
Contract Staffing
View →White collar professionals on contract.
- Fixed-term contracts from 3 months to multi-year engagements
- Full payroll, super, insurance, and compliance managed
- Project Managers, Estimators, Contracts Admins, Engineers, and more
/services/contract-staffing
Plant & Equipment Hire
View →Wet hire and dry hire solutions.
- Wet hire: machine + HBG operator, fully managed
- Dry hire: competitive rates on all equipment classes
- Excavators, trucks, rollers, and specialist plant
/services/plant-hire
Traffic Management
View →Licensed traffic control crews and equipment.
- Fully licensed traffic controllers with TM tickets
- Traffic management plans (TMPs) prepared and submitted
- VMS boards, signage, and escort vehicles
/services/traffic-management
Site Security
View →Master licensed security personnel.
- Master Security Licence holder (NSW 000110684)
- Construction site security — after-hours and weekend
- Manned guarding, patrols, and access control
/services/site-security
Industries We Serve
Specialists, not generalists — every industry has a dedicated consultant
Construction & Civil
/industries/construction-civil
Manufacturing & Engineering
/industries/manufacturing
Logistics & Warehousing
/industries/logistics
Real Estate & Development
/industries/real-estate-development
Traffic Management
/industries/traffic
Mining & Resources
/industries/mining
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
/industries/food-beverage
Fire Protection & Life Safety
/industries/fire-protection
Warehousing & Distribution
/industries/warehousing
Engineering Consulting
/industries/engineering
Property & Real Estate Services
/industries/property
Buying from HBG — What to Ask
Different questions matter depending on whether you need labour hire or permanent recruitment
For Labour Hire buyers
Q: How fast can you mobilise?
Same-day on emergency calls, standard within 24h. 6:30AM sick call — call us — worker on site by 7AM documented.
Q: Are workers inducted before they arrive?
Yes — 12,000+ pre-screened, ticketed, hi-vis-supplied, PPE-equipped.
Q: What if a worker no-shows?
Backup pool flagged at booking; replacement deployed same-shift if possible.
Q: What's the all-in charge rate?
One transparent hourly rate covers pay + PAYG + super + WC + payroll tax + leave loading + admin.
Q: Are you LHL-licensed in my state?
Yes — NSW SLJ 02939, ACT, QLD, VIC, WA. SA + NZ have no scheme.
Q: Who manages payroll?
JWHB — specialist labour-hire payroll partner. We carry all WC + PI + PL insurance.
For Permanent buyers
Q: Do you understand my industry?
Yes — dedicated consultants per sector: construction · fire protection · manufacturing · logistics · real estate · engineering · property.
Q: What's the fee?
15–20% of base salary sliding by seniority. Use the calculator above to model your exact role.
Q: What's the replacement guarantee?
12 weeks standard, 6 months premium (+2% fee). Free replacement, not cash-back.
Q: How fast can you shortlist?
~7 days brief-to-offer (pending candidate and client availability). 24h to take the brief.
Q: How big is your candidate pool?
128,000+ in our network. Active search + advertised + referrals + LinkedIn — no waiting for inbound.
Q: Do you reference-check?
Yes — minimum 2 references, role-relevant. Plus phone-screen by a consultant before any shortlist.
Setting Up for Success
Five steps from first call to workers on site — no lock-in, no minimum volume
1
One call
Call or email your nearest HBG office. Tell us the trade, the site and when you need them. No forms, no portal — just talk to someone who has been on a site.
Answered same day
2
Rate agreement
We send a standard all-in rate schedule per classification. No hidden loadings. You sign once; it covers every future order.
Returned in under 2 hours
3
First order
Place your first job order by phone, email or the client portal. We match from the 700+ pool and send the worker pack — name, photo, tickets.
Matched in 2-4 hours
4
Worker on site
Worker arrives in HBG hi-vis with correct PPE. GPS check-in records arrival; supervisor signs the docket at shift end. Our 6:30 AM team handles attendance before your day starts.
96% on-time arrival
5
Single invoice
One all-in weekly invoice: wages, super, payroll tax, workers comp, public liability, HBG fee. Net-30 terms, detailed per-site breakdown available.
Monday invoice, net-30
HBG Promises — what you can hold us to
4-hour replacement guarantee
If a worker isn't right — for any reason — we replace them at no cost, typically within 4 hours. No argument, no charge.
6:30 AM daily check-ins
Our team calls personnel every morning at 6:30 AM to confirm attendance and flag any issues before your site manager has to chase anyone.
Trade backgrounds in the office
Our consultants have worked on construction sites — we know what a "ticketed scaffolder" really means, we know the Award, and we know what your foreman needs before they hang up.
One all-in weekly invoice
Wages + super + payroll tax + workers comp + public liability + HBG admin fee — one transparent line item. No hidden fees, no end-of-year surprises.
700+ talent pool · 130-170 on-site daily
Over 700 workers in our active pool, with 130-170 on client sites every single day. The depth of our bench means we fill fast without scraping the bottom.
300+ signed client terms + references on request
More than 300 active client agreements across NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, and WA. References from Tier 2/3 builders, fire firms, manufacturers available on request.
128,000+ candidate network — offer in ~7 days
Our permanent desk sources across 128,000+ candidates. From a written brief to a presented shortlist in days — typical time brief to offer is around 7 days, subject to candidate availability.
Award-correct payroll via JWHB — off your plate
Managed payroll via JWHB Pty Ltd: PAYG, super, workers compensation, payroll tax — interpreted correctly under the relevant modern award, STP Phase 2 compliant. Your HR team does nothing.
What Happens After You Click Get a Quote
Concrete response times — no black hole
1Within 4 business hours
You get a real human reply with clarifying questions and an estimated turnaround.
2Within 1 business day
Indicative fee proposal in writing (labour hire charge rate OR permanent placement fee), including guarantee terms.
3Within 5 business days
Labour hire — first worker on site OR Permanent — shortlist PDF with 3–8 screened candidates.
4Within 14 business days
Most permanent roles signed + start date locked. Labour hire — ongoing crew running.
Tools to Price, Compare & Get Started
Everything you need to cost a job, compare us, and open an account. No lock-in. Opens in a new tab.
Price it
Labour Hire Rate Calculator
Get an instant, no-obligation all-in charge rate — pay rate, state, trade, with WC + super + payroll tax built in.
/rate-calculator
Price it
Cost-of-a-Bad-Hire Calculator
See the true cost of getting a hire wrong (2–3x salary) — and how HBG's fee compares.
/hiring-cost-calculator
Price it
FY25/26 Salary Guide
Benchmark pay across 30+ roles in 11 sectors. What to pay to win the candidate — and keep them.
/salary-guide
Price it
Award Pay Rates
FWO-verified 2026 casual award rates, allowances, overtime and penalties — the floor you must pay.
/award-pay-rates
Price it
Request a Custom Rate Card
Tell us your project — get a tailored rate card + salary guide + this capability statement in one business day.
/rates-request
Compare & prove
Available Workers Board
Browse the live bench of 12,000+ inducted workers by trade, ticket and region — see the depth before you call.
/available-workers
Compare & prove
Compare HBG vs Others
Side-by-side against the big labour-hire names on price, speed, service and compliance.
/compare
Compare & prove
Client Reviews
Verified reviews filterable by trade and region — read what clients in your sector actually say.
/reviews
Compare & prove
Case Studies Library
Documented projects — emergency mobilisations, multi-site rollouts, permanent placements, real outcomes.
/case-studies
Compare & prove
HBG Labour Market Index
Our published award-rate data set — the numbers procurement teams cite. Proof we know the market.
/labour-market-index
Compare & prove
The Hidden Costs of Employment
The 25–35% on-cost loading above the hourly rate — why an all-in charge rate is cheaper than it looks.
/resources/hidden-costs-of-employment
Compare & prove
Resources Library
Guides, FAQs and tools for employers and candidates — covering labour hire, perm, award rates, and compliance in plain English.
/resources
Compare & prove
Compliance Pack
LHL certificates, insurance COIs, Master Security Licence, RAP/IPP + modern slavery statements.
/compliance
Compare & prove
Contract Staffing
Contract and fixed-term placements — the middle ground between labour hire and permanent. Worker on your payroll, sourced and managed by HBG.
/services/contract-staffing
Start
Book a 30-min Discovery Call
Pick a time in our live calendar — no phone tag, straight to a senior consultant.
/book
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Live Job Board
Every active labour-hire, contract and permanent role HBG is filling right now.
/jobs
Start
Permanent Job Listings
Permanent roles HBG is actively recruiting for — across construction, manufacturing, fire protection, logistics and more.
/perm-jobs
Start
Worker Availability
Register or check availability as a worker — let us know your trade, location and when you are ready to start.
/availability
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Refer a Tradesperson
Know a great worker? Refer them to HBG and earn a referral reward when they complete their first shift.
/referral
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Work With HBG
Register your interest — whether you are a tradesperson, contractor, or business ready to scale your workforce.
/work-with-hbg
Start
Direct Phone Lines
Skip the form — call your industry consultant directly. Numbers are in Meet the Team.
/contact
Frequently Asked
Quick answers to the questions most clients ask in the brief
How fast can you mobilise a crew?
Standard requests deploy within 24 hours. Emergency callouts (asbestos, traffic, security) can hit-site in under 60 minutes when we have capacity in that trade in that location. The fastest documented turnaround was 47 minutes from call to first worker on-site (see Emergency Asbestos case study).
What's the difference between labour hire and permanent recruitment?
Labour hire = HBG employs the worker, you pay an all-in hourly charge rate; we handle PAYG, super, workers comp, leave, payroll tax. Permanent recruitment = the worker becomes your employee on your payroll; we charge a one-off placement fee (15-20% of base salary) with a 12-week replacement guarantee.
Which states are you licensed in?
Active labour hire licences: NSW (SLJ 02939), ACT (ACTLHL00000654), QLD (LHL-08498-F6S9K), VIC (VICLHL07487), WA (EA3008). SA has no licensing scheme. New Zealand is serviced from our Auckland office (no licensing scheme).
What insurance do you carry?
Workers Compensation in every state of operation, Public Liability $20M aggregate, Professional Indemnity $5M per claim, Master Security Licence NSW 000110684. Building & Construction General On-site Award compliance via JWHB-managed payroll. Portable Long Service Leave handled.
Can you supply outside major metros?
Yes. Headcount is concentrated in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland but we mobilise crews to regional sites — particularly civil, mining, fire protection and traffic. Travel and accommodation arrangements are quoted up-front and rolled into the charge rate.
Do you do Indigenous engagement / IPP / RAP work?
Yes. HBG is a member of the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) and partners on Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) projects. We can structure crews and reporting to align with your RAP commitments.
Why Harrison Barratt Group
Six reasons clients pick us — and keep picking us
End-to-end compliance
Active labour hire licences in every state that requires one. Workers compensation, public liability, professional indemnity. JWHB-managed payroll handles super, PAYG, portable LSL.
Compliance details →Inducted before you call
12,000+ workers pre-screened, inducted, job-ready. Same-day mobilisation when capacity allows — see our crew on-site within 60 minutes on emergency callouts.
Asbestos emergency case study →92% client return rate
Most of our work is repeat business. Tier 2 / Tier 3 builders, fire protection firms, manufacturers and engineers re-engage HBG after the first successful project.
Read client reviews →Dual model: hire AND recruit
One agency for labour hire, permanent placement, contract staffing, payroll-only, plant hire, traffic management and security. One vendor, one invoice, one account manager.
Service catalogue →Nationally licensed, locally accountable
Five offices across AU + NZ. State-specific consultants who know your sites, awards and regulators. WA, VIC, QLD, NSW, ACT — all licensed; NZ via Auckland.
Find your local office →C-suite to site team
We staff the whole org chart — CEOs, CFOs, GMs, Project Managers, Site Managers, Foremen, Tradies, Labourers and Support. One partner for every level, every shift type.
See seniority spectrum →Get in touch
Brief us. We’ll deliver.
Same-day responses on urgent labour-hire requests. 24-hour response on permanent briefs. Direct lines to a senior consultant — no call centre.
Phone
1300 HBG 24/7
1300 424 247
Text/Call: 0483 905 384
info@harrisonbarratt.com.au
Labour Hire: labourhire@harrisonbarratt.com.au
Permanent: perm@harrisonbarratt.com.au
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Harrison Barratt Group Pty Ltd · ABN 81 638 914 824 · Founded 2018 · Superior People, Superior Service · 2026
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