Harrison Barratt Group
Know Your Worth. Get Looked After.
Join Harrison Barratt Group and get on the tools across 200+ sites every dayin Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane, on the best rates, paid above award and market, with a real path to full-time, and 12% super, workcover and weekly pay all handled for you.
Whatever's brought you here (want to know you're paid right? Want more shifts? Want to upskill and earn more? Want a crew that looks after you?), HBG is where good tradies and labourers get looked after.
200+
Sites every day
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane: induct once, work them all
Above
Award & market
Skilled rates beat the award floor. HBG pays above both.
Full-time
Conversion path
Start casual, convert to permanent
What's Your Trade Worth?
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.
Every rate on this page is an award minimum: the legal floor, not what HBG pays.
It's the number you should neverbe paid below. HBG doesn't just pay the minimum. We set your rate scope by scope(by the site, the work, your skills & tickets) and it's often above the market rate, which is already above the award. Use these figures to know your floor; your real HBG rate is set for the job.
Free Rate Check
What's Your Trade Worth?
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.
2026 Casual Award Rates by Trade
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 legal floor for each trade, not a ceiling. HBG treats them as an absolute minimum and sets your actual rate scope by scope, often above the market rate for skilled work. The table tells you where the floor sits; your HBG rate is set for the job.
| Trade / Role | Casual Min $/hr | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Labourer: first day (CW1a) | $35.55 | MA000020 |
| Labourer: 6 months+ (CW1c) | $36.66 | MA000020 |
| Traffic Controller | $37.99 | MA000020 |
| Dogman | $39.03 | 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 | $34.39 | 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.
Your Rate Is More Than the Hourly
On construction sites the award pays you more than just the hourly figure above. You're also owed allowances on top, and if you're on a flat, rolled-up rate, those allowances should already be baked in. That's exactly where a lot of workers get short-changed: a “flat rate” that's really just the bare hourly, with the travel and meal money quietly missing.
Fares & Travel
$22.41/day
Paid every day you work (MA000020), about $2.80/hr across an 8-hour day. It's yours whether you drive, catch the train, or get dropped off.
Meal Allowance
$19.74/day
Payable in certain conditions (such as working through unplanned overtime), on top of your hourly rate. Plus site allowances (height, confined space, etc.) where they apply.
What a fair FLAT rate looks like
Take a first-day labourer: the casual award floor is $35.55/hr. Roll in the fares & travel allowance ($2.80/hr) and a fair flat rate is already around $38.35/hr (before any meal or site allowances). So if someone's offering you a “flat $36-ish” all-in, it's probably light. A rolled-up rate should be higher than the bare hourly, not the same.
Allowance figures are MA000020 minimums effective 1 July 2026; other awards differ. HBG makes sure your rate (flat or itemised) properly covers what you're owed. Confirm your own allowances free at fairwork.gov.au.
Know Your Level
On construction sites your pay is set by your classification: the CW level under the Building & Construction Award (MA000020). The higher your skills and tickets, the higher your level and rate. Find where your work sits, then make sure you're actually paid it. Doing CW3 trade work on a CW1 labourer rate? That's money you're leaving on the table.
These are award MINIMUMS: the legal floor, not the going rate. For skilled workers and the higher CW levels, the real market rate sits well above the award. HBG pays above award and above market for skilled crew, because good workers are worth it. Use the table below to find your floor, then know the market pays more. So do we.
| Level | Who this is | Casual $/hr |
|---|---|---|
| CW1(a) | Construction Worker 1: starting outGeneral labouring and trades-assistant work on commencement. No formal construction qualification required: this is the entry level.e.g. General labourer, trades assistant, site cleanup | $35.55 |
| CW1(b) | Construction Worker 1: settled inA labourer after roughly three months, or once you hold basic site tickets and can be trusted with a wider range of tasks.e.g. Labourer with basic tickets, materials handling | $36.21 |
| CW1(c) | Construction Worker 1: experiencedAn experienced labourer, competent across most general construction tasks, often with relevant certificates or around a year on the tools.e.g. Experienced labourer, basic plant operation | $36.66 |
| CW1(d) | Construction Worker 1: top of levelA very experienced general worker taking on some semi-skilled work: the top of the Level 1 band.e.g. Senior labourer, semi-skilled support work | $37.28 |
| CW2 | Construction Worker 2: semi-skilledSemi-skilled work requiring completed training: basic scaffolding, concreting, steel-fixing assistance and similar.e.g. Concreter (basic), steel-fixer’s offsider, basic scaffolder | $37.99 |
| CW3 | Construction Worker 3: trade-qualifiedA trade-qualified worker, a Certificate III tradesperson (e.g. carpenter) or the equivalent skills built across multiple training modules.e.g. Carpenter, formworker, trade-qualified tradesperson | $39.03 |
| CW4 | Construction Worker 4: advanced tradespersonA tradesperson with extra qualifications, licences or tickets beyond the base trade.e.g. Tradesperson with specialised tickets / dual trade | $40.19 |
| CW5 | Construction Worker 5: special classA special-class tradesperson: higher-level qualifications, complex work, or responsibility for others.e.g. Special-class tradesperson, leading hand | $41.35 |
| CW6 | Construction Worker 6: advanced special classSignificant qualifications and complex work, often coordinating a small crew.e.g. Advanced special-class tradesperson, leading hand | $42.39 |
| CW7 | Construction Worker 7: senior technicalSenior technical and leading-hand roles with substantial responsibility.e.g. Senior technical tradesperson, supervisor-support | $43.54 |
| CW8 | Construction Worker 8: top classificationThe highest classification in the general on-site structure: top technical and qualification level.e.g. Top-level technical tradesperson | $44.54 |
A plain-English guide to help you self-locate; the official definitions and rates are in the award. Casual minimums (base + 25% loading), effective 1 July 2026; super (12%) and site allowances stack on top. Confirm your exact classification and rate free at fairwork.gov.au. Not sure which level you're on? Ask us and we'll help you work it out.
Are You Actually Being Looked After?
A good labour-hire agency keeps you informed, pays you correctly, and has your back. Here are some signs that yours might not be, and what you get with HBG instead.
| ⚠️ Red Flag | ✅ With HBG |
|---|---|
| You're not sure if you're being paid the right rate for your classification, and your agency isn't clear about it. | We tell you your classification and rate upfront. Every worker is paid at or above the applicable award rate. |
| Super hasn't shown up in your fund, or it arrives months late. | Superannuation is paid on the correct schedule. You can check it in your fund and it will be there. |
| You don't know if you're covered if you get hurt on site, or you've been told to sort your own insurance. | All HBG workers are covered under our WorkCover policy from day one. You're looked after on every site. |
| Pay lands on different days each week, or you have to chase it. | Pay runs every Thursday at 3:30 pm, without exception. You always know when your money is coming. |
| Your hours get rounded down, or a long day somehow shows up shorter on your payslip. | We use digital time tracking: the hours you work are the hours you get paid for. No rounding, no guessing. |
| You work regular hours, follow a supervisor's instructions, and use their tools, but you're set up as a contractor. | If you work like an employee, you're engaged as one: proper entitlements, tax withheld, and super paid. |
| Work dries up with no warning and there's nothing else on offer. | HBG operates across 200+ sites in construction and civil. We work hard to keep good people working. |
| Your agency doesn't know your name, your trade, or whether you showed up today. | You get a uniform, a real point of contact, and a crew that knows who you are. We're invested in your long term. |
Not sure what you're entitled to? You can check your award rate and entitlements free at fairwork.gov.au.
Get Started with HBGCheck Your Last Job's Pay
Got a text from your current agency for a shift (site, dates, pay rate)? Paste it in and we'll check that rate against the award and the market for that work, free, in seconds. If you're short, we'll tell you by how much and show you what the same job pays with HBG.
Free Pay Check
Getting Paid Right?
Paste your last job text or allocation SMS and we'll check your rate against the award. Free, takes 30 seconds.
How Much Could You Be Owed?
If you've been paid under the award for your trade, it adds up fast. Put in your rate and hours and we'll estimate the gap, then show you what the same work pays with HBG.
Back-Pay Estimator
How Much Could You Be Owed?
Enter your trade, current rate, and how long you've been on it, and we'll estimate the gap against the Fair Work award minimum.
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.
What Every Worker Should Get
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.
The Award Rate
At least the Fair Work casual rate for your trade. A labourer is around $35.55/hr, effective 1 July 2026. That's the going floor for your classification, before any site allowances.
12% Super
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.
Workcover
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.
Paid Every Thursday, Like Clockwork
No 30-day waits, no chasing. Tax withheld and super paid. Handled.
Work the Week
Monday to Sunday on site
Sunday Timesheet
Submit by end of Sunday
Thursday 3:30 pm
Money in your account
Timesheet week runs Mon–Sun · payment processed Thursday by 3:30 pm AEST
How We Operate
We are a straight-up labour hire company. We charge a fair rate within the market and we pay within the market, with every on-cost paid correctly. That is not a slogan, it is how the business runs.
A Modern Slavery Statement
HBG holds a Modern Slavery Statement and takes it seriously. We check who works on our sites, how they are engaged, and that no one is being exploited down the chain.
No Sham Contracting
We do not dress up employment as a contract to dodge super, workers comp or entitlements. If the work is casual employment, that is exactly how you are engaged and paid.
Paid Above Board
Super, workers compensation, payroll tax and casual loading are all paid, correctly, every pay run. Your pay is clean and your paperwork is handled.
Flexible, Always Legal
We back flexibility where it makes business sense, for you and for the client. We never do it at illegal rates or by cutting a corner that leaves you short. Fair and legal is the only way we work.
Want the full picture? Sham contracting, modern awards and your rights, explained.
Work Out What You Really Earn
Put in your trade and your hourly rate and see how your pay is actually built. With a legal labour hire company, super, workers comp and casual loading are all paid on top, the right way. No exposing anyone's margins, just proof that everything is paid correctly.
The true cost of labour hire. Nothing hidden.
What You Really Earn
See how your pay is built. Every dollar of super, workers comp and loading is paid on top, the legal way.
Engagement Type
Paid as an individual under a Tax File Number: super, workers comp, payroll tax and casual loading are all carried on top of the hourly rate.
On-Cost Breakdown (per hour)
Enter a pay rate above to see how every on-cost is built.
Add your pay rate above to see what you take home.
Recruiting permanently? Different model.
A permanent role means your full salary is yours. The fee is paid by the employer, never taken out of your pay. HBG places both temporary (labour hire) and permanent roles.
The legal way, every time
HBG charges a fair rate within the market and pays within the market, with every on-cost paid correctly: superannuation, workers compensation, payroll tax and casual loading. No sham contracting, no cutting corners. We back flexibility where it makes business sense, never at illegal rates. We publish this because we believe every labour hire company should be honest about what it truly costs to put someone on site. Confirm any award figure for free at fairwork.gov.au. Want the detail? See how we do it the legal way : sham contracting, awards and what every worker is owed, explained.
Why work for HBGFigures are indicative statutory and market rates for illustration only (super 12%, payroll tax ~5.45% varies by state, indicative workers comp and admin). They are not a quote and are not HBG's specific rate card. Actual rates are set per role, site and award.
How HBG Works: What You Get
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.
💰
Award Rate + Casual Loading
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.
🏦
12% Superannuation
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.
🛡️
Workcover: You're Covered
You are covered by workers compensation insurance on every HBG site, every shift. If you are injured at work, you are protected.
📅
Paid Every Thursday by 3:30pm
Your pay lands in your account every Thursday by 3:30pm, like clockwork, every week. No 30-day waits, no invoice chasing, no payment risk. Money in your pocket while the job is still fresh.
⏱️
Digital Time Tracking
Your hours are captured digitally on every shift. Every hour you work is recorded and paid. No rounding down, no “lost” time, no arguments at pay time. What you work is what you get.
📈
A Path to Full-Time
Start casual and prove yourself on site. Strong workers convert to full-time or permanent placements with our clients. HBG is a way in, not a dead end. Your best shifts can become your career.
🎓
We Upskill You: Earn More
HBG invests in your tickets and training. More skills means a higher classification, and a higher classification means a higher rate. We help you level up so you earn more, not stay stuck on the same rate for years.
📄
Tax & Paperwork Handled
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.
🔄
Induct Once: 100+ Sites
Complete your induction once and you can work across all HBG client sites: 100+ active sites and counting. No re-inducting for every new job or client. More sites means more shifts, more consistently.
✅
You Choose: Accept or Decline
We offer you the shifts; you decide. Accept the ones that suit you, decline the ones that don’t. No penalty, no pressure. You’re in control of your own week.
🎁
Rewards for Shifts Worked
The more you work with us, the more you earn beyond your pay: shift rewards and bonuses that recognise the crew who keep showing up and doing it right.
🏅
Looked After Long-Term
Stick with HBG and we look after you: recognition, perks and priority shifts for the workers who’ve been with us the long haul. Loyalty runs both ways.
👕
HBG Uniform From Day One
You get kitted out in HBG-branded gear from your very first shift. You turn up looking the part, part of a real crew, not just another number on a site.
One 15-minute induction. Then you're in the pool.
Get Inducted Now3 Simple Steps to Start
From sign-up to your first pay day: here's how it works.
Register in 15 Min
Complete your induction online in 15 minutes.
Provide your ID, tickets, bank details and super. Do it once and you're ready to work.
Get Offered Shifts
We text you work that suits your trade and area.
When a job comes up that matches your skills and location, you get a text. Accept or decline, no pressure.
Get Paid Every Thursday
Weekly pay hits your account by 3:30pm every Thursday.
Super and WorkCover are handled. No chasing invoices, no delays.
The Crew You'd Be Joining
Real HBG workers, on real sites, in HBG gear. This is what being part of the crew looks like: looked after, kitted out, and paid right.
200+ Sites Across Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane
Induct once, work them all. See the work →
Perth - coming soonSydney
- Sydney CBD
- Western Sydney
- South-Western Sydney
- Eastern Suburbs
- Inner West
- North Shore
- Northern Beaches
- Hills District
- Sutherland Shire
- St George
Melbourne
- Melbourne CBD
- Inner West
- Inner North
- Inner East
- Inner South
- Western Suburbs
- Northern Suburbs
- Eastern Suburbs
- South-Eastern Suburbs
Brisbane
- Brisbane CBD
- Inner Brisbane
- Northern Brisbane
- Western Brisbane
- Southern Brisbane
- Ipswich Corridor
- Logan
- Moreton Bay
- Redlands / Bayside
New sites added weekly. Register once and we'll place you as opportunities come up near you.
The Work We Run Right Now
This is the kind of work HBG has on across Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane, this week and the next four. Pick your trade and city to see what suits you, then tap Express Interestand we'll text you. You're in demand, and you choose the work.
You'd Be in Good Company
HBG is one of Australia's largest labour-hire operators, big enough to keep you working and small enough to know your name.
- Job-ready workers in our crew
- 10,800+
- Active project sites
- 860+
- Workers on site in the last year
- 1,270+
- Workers placed into full-time roles (12m)
- 106+
- Client return rate. They keep coming back.
- 92%
- Offices across AU & NZ
- 5
Licensed, Insured & Legit
HBG is a properly licensed labour-hire provider in every state we operate, with full workers-compensation cover on every site. You're working with a real, compliant company, not a backyard operator.
NSW
ACT LHL: ACTLHL00000654
SLJ: 02939
QLD
LHL: LHL-08498-F6S9K
VIC
LHL: VICLHL07487
WA
LHL: EA3008
ABN 81 638 914 824 · Workers compensation on every shift · 12% super paid every pay run.
Supporting the Indigenous community
We're proud to partner with the ICC to support Indigenous workers and communities, creating real pathways into work and looking after our mob on site.
Not Ready to Induct? Start Here
Tell 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.
Know a Site That Needs Workers?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I earn working through HBG?
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.
Do I get superannuation?
Yes. HBG pays 12% superannuation into your nominated fund every pay run, and 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.
Am I insured on site?
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.
How and when do I get paid?
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.
How do I get started?
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.
How do I know what my trade should pay?
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. The award is a MINIMUM, not what HBG pays: we set your rate scope by scope and it is often above the market rate for skilled work. If you ever want to confirm your own award independently, it is free to check at fairwork.gov.au.
Will I get regular work?
That is the point of a big pool. HBG runs 200+ active sites across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, so once you are inducted you can pick up shifts across all of them without re-inducting each time. The more available you make yourself, the more consistently we can keep you working, and inducted workers get first pick of the shifts.
Do I need all my tickets and experience to start?
For general labouring you mainly need a White Card and the right to work; other trades need their relevant tickets or licences. If you are missing something, tell us. HBG invests in upskilling our workers, so we can often help you get the ticket that moves you up a classification and onto a higher rate. Start where you are; we help you go up from there.
Casual or ABN: which is right for me?
Most HBG workers are engaged as casual employees: you get the award rate plus the 25% casual loading (in place of paid leave), 12% super, workcover and weekly pay, with tax and paperwork handled for you. Some scopes of work suit an ABN subcontractor arrangement instead. Both are legitimate when they are set up properly for the work. We will talk you through what actually fits your situation, with no pressure either way.
What if I want to go full-time?
Casual with HBG can be a way in, not a dead end. Prove yourself on site and strong workers convert to full-time or permanent placements with our clients. HBG has placed over 100 workers into full-time roles in the last year. Your best shifts can become your career.
Refer a Mate
Know a good worker sitting idle? Refer them to HBG and get rewarded when they work. Takes 60 seconds. Just give us their name and number.
Refer a MateQuick Join by SMS
Not ready for the full induction? Text us JOBSand we'll get you started. One word, done.
Text JOBS to 0483 905 384
Text JOBS NowFree Resources & Ways to Connect
Everything HBG offers in one place. Save this page or share it with someone looking for work.
Join Your WhatsApp Group
Trade & region job groups: shift alerts, last-minute starts, and industry news straight to your phone.
Check What Your Trade's Worth
See the going rate for your trade right now. Takes 10 seconds.
Know Your Classification
Understand your CW level, entitlements, and what you should be earning on the award.
Get Inducted (15 min)
Complete your HBG induction online, done on your phone in about 15 minutes.
Call the Team
Speak directly to a consultant. 1300 HBG 24/7, free from any mobile.
Confirm Your Pay at Fair Work
Official pay rates and award information from the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Know a Good Worker Looking for Work?
Send them this page. Good tradies and labourers deserve award rates, super and weekly pay, and a company that looks after them.
Refer a Mate → Earn a Referral Bonus
Know someone who should be working with HBG? Send them our way.