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Harrison Barratt Group
Award rates. 12% super. Workcover on every site. Weekly pay. That's how Harrison Barratt Group works with every tradie and labourer — the way good labour hire should.
See what your trade is worth in 60 seconds, then come and work with a company that pays it.
Pick your trade and enter your current hourly rate. We'll show you the Fair Work casual award rate for the same work — the going minimum for your classification, effective 1 July 2026 — so you know exactly where you stand.
Free Rate Check
Compare your current rate against the Fair Work award rate for your trade.
Figures are Fair Work award minimums effective 1 July 2026. They are indicative only and may not reflect all allowances, overtime, or industry-specific conditions. Verify at fairwork.gov.au.
These are the current casual minimum rates under the relevant Fair Work modern awards — the base rate plus the 25% casual loading — effective . They're the going floor for each trade; a site enterprise agreement often pays above them. Good labour hire pays these rates as a matter of course — HBG does.
| Trade / Role | Casual Min $/hr | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Labourer | $35.55 | MA000020 |
| Traffic Controller | $35.55 | MA000020 |
| Dogman | $37.99 | MA000020 |
| Concreter | $39.03 | MA000020 |
| Carpenter | $39.03 | MA000020 |
| Scaffolder | $39.03 | MA000020 |
| Rigger | $39.03 | MA000020 |
| Electrician | $40.19 | MA000020 |
| Plumber | $40.19 | MA000020 |
| Boilermaker | $40.19 | MA000020 |
| Crane Operator | $41.35 | MA000020 |
| Forklift Operator | $34.96 | MA000010 |
| Warehouse Storeperson | $33.85 | MA000084 |
| Driver | $33.59 | MA000038 |
| Security Guard | $35.53 | MA000016 |
Award minimums only — sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides, effective 1 July 2026. Super (12%) is paid on top. Site allowances (travel, meal) stack on top where they apply. Check your own award and rate for free at fairwork.gov.au.
However you're engaged, there are a few things every tradie and labourer should be getting. It's a simple standard — and it's exactly what you get with HBG.
At least the Fair Work casual rate for your trade — a labourer around $35.55/hr, effective 1 July 2026. That's the going floor for your classification, before any site allowances.
Superannuation paid on top of your rate, into your fund, every pay run — it's your entitlement and you shouldn't have to chase it.
Workers compensation cover on every site, every shift, so an injury never leaves you without protection.
Plus weekly pay and all your tax and paperwork handled. If you ever want to confirm your own award and entitlements independently, they're free to check anytime at fairwork.gov.au. Knowing the standard is the first step to being paid it.
HBG workers are engaged as casuals: you get the award rate plus a 25% casual loading (in lieu of paid leave), 12% super, workcover, and weekly pay — with all the tax and paperwork handled for you.
You get at least the Fair Work casual rate for your trade (e.g. Labourer $35.55/hr, Carpenter $39.03/hr, Electrician $40.19/hr, effective 1 July 2026). That figure already includes the 25% casual loading. The award rate is the legal floor — not a ceiling.
HBG pays 12% super into your nominated fund every pay run — without you having to chase it. It's your legal entitlement, paid on top of your rate.
You are covered by workers compensation insurance on every HBG site, every shift. If you are injured at work, you are protected.
Timesheets close Sunday and your pay lands in your bank account each week for the week before. No 30-day waits, no invoice chasing, no payment risk.
HBG handles your tax withholding, your super payments, and your end-of-year paperwork. You get a payslip every week and a clean record at tax time.
Complete your induction once and you can work across all HBG client sites — no re-inducting for every new job or client.
One 15-minute induction. Then you're in the pool.
Get Inducted NowTell us your trade and when you're available and we'll keep you in mind for shifts near you. It takes 30 seconds — no documents needed yet.
If you've heard of a site short on labour, let us know. If it turns into work, it could mean shifts for you and your mates.
At least the Fair Work casual award rate for your trade — for example a casual labourer is around $35.55/hr, a carpenter or concreter about $39.03/hr, and an electrician or plumber about $40.19/hr, effective 1 July 2026. That casual rate already includes the 25% casual loading. On top of your hourly rate you receive 12% superannuation, and site enterprise agreements often pay above the award. You can see the full rate table for your trade further up this page.
Yes. HBG pays 12% superannuation into your nominated fund every pay run — you never have to chase it. As a casual you receive the award rate plus a 25% casual loading (in place of paid annual and sick leave) plus 12% super plus weekly pay. It is your entitlement and it is handled for you.
Yes. Every HBG worker is covered by workers compensation insurance on every site, every shift. If you are injured at work, you are protected — that cover is part of working with a properly set-up labour hire company.
Weekly. Timesheets close on Sunday and your pay lands in your nominated bank account each week for the week before. No 30-day waits, no invoice chasing — you work, you get paid the following week at your award rate plus super.
Complete the online induction at harrisonbarratt.com.au/induction — it takes about 15 minutes. You provide your ID and right-to-work documents, your tickets and licences, and your bank and super details. Once our compliance team approves you, you are in the pool and we start offering shifts that match your trade, location, and availability. Induct once and work across all HBG client sites.
The rate table on this page shows the current Fair Work casual award minimum for each trade, effective 1 July 2026 — that is the legal floor every worker should be on, before any site allowances or agreement uplift. If you ever want to confirm your own award and entitlements independently, they are free to check at fairwork.gov.au. Knowing the number is the first step to being paid it.
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