Labour & Construction

Effective Workplace Solutions supports labour and construction businesses with specialised HR and employment law guidance, ensuring compliance, efficient workforce management, and a safe, productive work environment, allowing teams to focus on delivering quality projects on time.

What Matters Most

for Labour & Construction HR

Effective Workplace Solutions understands the demands within the labour and construction industry, where managing a dynamic workforce, ensuring compliance with strict safety standards, and navigating complex employment laws are essential. With high turnover, fair rostering, and rigorous training requirements impacting productivity and project timelines, EWS offers industry-informed support in employment law, workforce management, and compliance policies.

Industry Expertise

We specialise in the labour and construction sector, offering a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulations that govern these industries. Our consultancy team is well-versed in the specific compliance requirements and workforce dynamics in construction.

Strategic HR Planning

We work closely with you to align HR strategies with your company’s construction projects and business goals. Our consultancy services help you plan for future workforce needs, ensuring that you remain competitive and adaptable in the construction industry.

Compliance Assurance

Staying compliant with employment laws and safety regulations is critical in construction. We provide proactive guidance and support to ensure your company adheres to the latest legal standards, minimising risks and liabilities.

Customised Solutions

We understand that each labour and construction company has its unique characteristics. Our consultancy services offer tailored solutions that cater to your specific requirements, whether you’re involved in residential construction, commercial projects, or civil engineering.

Employee Relations

Maintaining positive employee relations is essential for productivity and safety on construction sites. We offer dispute resolution services, performance management strategies, and employee engagement programs tailored to the unique needs of the labour and construction industries.

Responsive Support

Effective Workplace Solutions is committed to providing ongoing support and consultation. Our team is readily available to address your questions, concerns, and emerging HR issues, ensuring a seamless and productive partnership.

Cost Efficiency

Outsourcing your HR and employment law needs to us can help reduce overhead costs associated with in-house HR departments. Our services are designed to be cost-effective, allowing you to allocate resources more efficiently.

Partnering with Effective Workplace Solutions means gaining a trusted advisor with a deep understanding of the labour and construction industry in Australia.

We are dedicated to helping your business thrive by delivering customised HR and employment law solutions. Contact us today to explore how our expertise can contribute to the success of your labour and construction company.

Case study

The Problem

The client won a contract on a light rail project. However, to operate on the work site they were required to have an Enterprise Agreement (EA) because the site operated differently to the Award provisions.

Our Solution

Upon reviewing the contract and associated documentation and facing a tight 12-week deadline to become operational on their light rail project site, we swiftly assessed the contract and related documents. We identified essential provisions for the Enterprise Agreement (EA) and managed the entire process, from inception to completion, on behalf of the client. This included negotiations with involved unions. Remarkably, we achieved EA approval and implementation within a 10-week timeframe.

As a result, the client not only met their contractual obligations but also benefited from a meticulously crafted, user-friendly EA that seamlessly applied to their work site’s practical operations.

“Their team provide advice that is well-placed,

diligent, and persistently excellent”

I am highly impressed with Effective Workplace Solutions. Their team provide advice that is well-placed, diligent, and persistently excellent. They keep me informed every step of the way. They are easy to deal with, provide prompt replies and have very reasonable costs. EWS offer expert advice and I confidently recommend them.

Belinda Marrison, Marrison Hydraulics

Trust is earned

Local Focus and Community Engagement: Our business is deeply embedded in the community. While we focus on serving local clients in the Tweed Shire, Northern Rivers and Southern Gold Coast, we also have clients from the Daintree to Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and New Zealand. Both Greg and Karen actively participate in local business chambers and BNI, and we support local charities with their HR, either pro-bono or at significant discounts. This embeds our business within the community and enhances our local engagement.