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Capability Statement · 2026
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.
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 employ 350+ skilled construction tradespeople nationwide and partner with 600+ active clients across multiple construction sectors. 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
Vision
92%
Client return rate
350+
Employed tradespeople
128k+
Candidate network
$20M
Public Liability
$5M
Professional Indemnity
NSWICC
Indigenous Chamber member
Buying from HBG — what to ask
Different questions matter depending on whether you need labour hire or permanent recruitment
Q: How fast can you mobilise?
Same-day on emergency calls, standard within 24h. 6:30AM sick call → 7AM on-site documented.
Q: Are workers inducted before they arrive?
Yes — 10,800+ 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.
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?
3 months standard, 6 months premium (+2% fee). Free replacement, not cash-back.
Q: How fast can you shortlist?
5-10 business days for most roles. 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.
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.
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
10,800+ 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 →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 à la carte
Labour Hire
View →Skilled trades and labour, on demand.
/services/labour-hire
Permanent Recruitment
View →Find your next key hire.
/services/permanent-recruitment
Managed Payroll
View →End-to-end payroll solutions.
/services/managed-payroll
Contract Staffing
View →White collar professionals on contract.
/services/contract-staffing
Plant & Equipment Hire
View →Wet hire and dry hire solutions.
/services/plant-hire
Traffic Management
View →Licensed traffic control crews and equipment.
/services/traffic-management
Site Security
View →Master licensed security personnel.
/services/site-security
Permanent Placement — What Will It Cost?
Interactive: indicative fee in seconds
Permanent Recruitment
Move the salary slider — pick a guarantee period — see the indicative fee in real time.
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 →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 + location before you commit to a number.
For candidates
Know your worth. If you’re below the mid-band and you’re 3+ years in trade, we’ll get you a market-rate offer. Browse open jobs or message a consultant directly.
How We Work
Two distinct flows — labour hire vs permanent recruitment — because they're not the same product
Hours-to-days mobilisation · weekly invoicing · HBG employs the worker
Brief
Phone or site walk-through. We capture role, tickets, start date, shift, site address, supervisor name.
Within 15 min of your call
Match
Algorithmic shortlist against 10,800+ inducted workers, filtered by location · trade · ticket · availability · prior site experience.
Typically 3-6 candidates per role
Confirm
Worker SMS-confirms shift; you receive the worker pack (name, photo, contact, tickets, medical clearance).
24h, 6h and 2h pre-shift confirmation
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%
Pay & invoice
JWHB processes payroll. You receive a single weekly invoice with detailed hours, sites and approvals.
Friday payroll, Monday invoice, net-30
Days-to-weeks placement · one-off fee on hire · client employs the candidate · 3-month replacement guarantee
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
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
Shortlist & present
Branded shortlist PDF with summary, salary expectation, availability, screening notes — sent to your inbox.
5-10 business days for most roles
Interview & offer
We schedule interviews, collect feedback both ways, manage offer + counter-offer + reference checks.
You see only candidates who passed our screen
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
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
Trades & Roles Supplied
Labour hire across 44+ trade classifications + white-collar across construction, fire, manufacturing, real estate, engineering
Need a specific ticket or trade not listed? Ask us — full catalogue at /jobs.
Signature Case Study
Why builders pick up the phone when something goes wrong
Building & Construction · Same-day mobilisation
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-crewOur 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.
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 350+ employed tradespeople, 600+ active clients, and a 7% Indigenous workforce target via the NSWICC partnership.
Operations Team Leads
Labour Hire Team Leads
Ashleigh Bonnette
Building & Construction · Civils · Landscaping · Demolition · Asbestos
+61 466 363 076
ashleigh@harrisonbarratt.com.auBradley Elliott
Building & Construction · Civils · Landscaping · Asbestos
+61 439 352 698
brade@harrisonbarratt.com.auScott Campbell
Manufacturing · Warehousing · Building Services
+61 457 684 475
scottc@harrisonbarratt.com.auPermanent Team Leads
Murray Webb
GM AU/NZ Industrial Recruitment · Manufacturing
+61 434 916 474
murrayw@harrisonbarratt.com.auJack Strodder
Commercial & Fit-out Construction · Build Team
+61 481 107 820
jacks@harrisonbarratt.com.auWhat 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.”
Selected Case Studies
Concrete project examples — click any to read the full write-up
Demolition & Asbestos
Emergency Asbestos Crew Deployment in Under 1 Hour
National Demolition & Remediation Company · Sydney, NSW · Ongoing since 2022
/case-studies/emergency-asbestos-crew
Construction & Civil
50+ Workers Deployed for Major Infrastructure Project
Tier 1 Civil Contractor · Western Sydney, NSW · 8 months
/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
/case-studies/permanent-recruitment-site-manager
Traffic Management
Multi-Site Traffic Management Across Sydney
Major Utilities Provider · Greater Sydney, NSW · Ongoing
/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
/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
/case-studies/fire-protection-specialists
Our Offices · Expansions & Licences
Seven offices across Australia and New Zealand — each with the local consultants and licences your projects need
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.
Canberra
EST 2019Level 5/1 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
HBG’s best-performing market — minimal client turnover, strong ongoing success.
Brisbane
EST 2021Level 19/10 Eagle Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000, Australia
Asbestos, civil, demolition, trades, plus permanent recruitment across QLD.
Melbourne
EST Q2 2022Level 40/140 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
Labour hire and permanent recruitment both thriving across VIC.
Perth
EST Q1 2023Level 28 AMP Tower, Perth, WA 6000, Australia
Mining, commercial and residential — tailored workforce solutions across WA.
Auckland
EST 2024139 Quay Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Manufacturing and engineering specialist for the New Zealand market.
Byron Bay
EST 20251 Porter Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481, Australia
Most recent office — bridges QLD and NSW markets along the east coast.
Full office contact details and map at /offices.
Compliance, Insurance & Accreditations
Licensed in every state we operate
NSW · New South Wales
SLJ 02939
ACT · Australian Capital Territory
ACTLHL00000654
QLD · Queensland
LHL-05861-F7S5Z
VIC · Victoria
VICLHL07487
WA · Western Australia
EA3008
SA · South Australia
No licensing scheme — AU operating standards apply
NZ · New Zealand
Auckland office — no labour-hire licensing scheme
Insurances Carried
Member · NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
Partnered 2022. Indigenous employment pathways.
Master Security Licence NSW 000110684
Licensed for site security + manned guarding.
JWHB Payroll Partner
Specialist labour-hire payroll, Fair Work-compliant award interpretation.
NSWICC Construction Pathways
Co-design of pre-employment programmes for Indigenous trainees.
Frequently Asked
Quick answers to the questions most clients ask in the brief
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).
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.
Active labour hire licences: NSW (SLJ 02939), ACT (ACTLHL00000654), QLD (LHL-05861-F7S5Z), VIC (VICLHL07487), WA (EA3008). SA has no licensing scheme. New Zealand is serviced from our Auckland office (no licensing scheme).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free Resources
Tools and downloads we built for clients + candidates — no signup, no email gate
Labour Hire Rate Calculator
Build an indicative charge rate from pay rate · state · trade · WC + super + payroll tax.
/rate-calculator
Cost-of-Bad-Hire Calculator
See the ROI of HBG vs DIY. Bad hire = 2-3× annual salary in lost productivity.
/hiring-cost-calculator
Salary Guide (Full)
Junior/Mid/Senior bands across every sector we recruit into. Updated quarterly.
/salary-guide
Live Job Board
Every active permanent + contract role HBG is recruiting for, right now.
/jobs
Client Reviews
Read what other builders, fire firms, manufacturers say about working with HBG.
/reviews
Case Studies Library
11+ documented project examples — emergency mobilisations, multi-site rollouts, perm placements.
/case-studies
Compliance Pack
LHL certificates, insurance COIs, RAP/IPP statement, modern slavery statement.
/compliance
Direct Phone Lines
Skip the form — call your industry consultant directly. Numbers in Meet the Team.
/contact
Get in touch
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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Same-day reply on urgent labour hire. 24h on perm.