Cleaning & Security
The security industry is competitive, with features unique among Australian industry groups, particularly in regional areas. Many security employees work long hours and regular night shifts. There is a high level of competition and mobility, with the result that employees are often employed as casuals or sourced under labour hire arrangements.
Fair Work Ombudsman "National Security Industry Campaign 2009"
We represent a range of security and cleaning companies all around Australia. Our clients in these industries utilise our services to develop competitive employment arrangements that ensure they are compliant with their employment obligations, whilst at the same time they aren’t being priced out of the market either.
Security and cleaning industries generally have their largest cost as being the labour component, which is compounded by the hours that they work. Unlike office workers, cleaners and security personnel are normally required to work considerable hours outside of standard offices hours. We understand this and like you, we are also available to assist when you need the assistance.
We have helped companies with agreements and common law contracts, we have helped them to develop costing tools and rosters for specific contracts. We provide all of the normal IR services, including advice on the phone about termination, engagement and disputes.
A lot of clients in this area use us as a general IR/HR resource. They call us with a problem, we work through it over the phone, and if necessary we then prepare the paperwork to carry out the decision.
In cleaning and security, quick and accurate advice as to your rights and obligations can save a lot of time and money down the track.