Good for flexibility but read the contract carefully

Labour hire agencies

This is work completed at a site through a recruitment agency.

This is referred to as ‘labour hire’ in the skilled and unskilled labour trade. Sometimes it’s called contract or temp work.

In this arrangement, the agency becomes your employer and may offer you a variety of assignments in your area of expertise.

There is no holiday pay but there is a casual loading of around 25 per cent per hour.

There should be provide an induction and an assessment that the workplace is safe.

You will need the proper and current tickets before starting work.

There are pros and cons working for labour hire organisations.

Read the contract carefully before signing on.

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