IR/HR
AWCINSW can provide members with a range of contracts, including employment contracts & business contracts. With our dedicated team of Industrial Relations and Legal Assitance services, we encourage our members to use our Contract Services to assist you with your business.
Your Industry, Your Association, Your AWCINSW
Executive Director at Equip Corporate Advisory Pty Ltd
Employment Relations | Industrial Relations | Human Resources Professional
With 25 years' experience across Financial Services (Insurance and Superannuation), Building & Construction, Real Estate, and Horticulture, Trent brings extensive expertise in Employment Relations (ER), Industrial Relations (IR), Human Resources (HR), and Work Health & Safety (WHS).
Trent holds a Master's Degree in Employment Relations (Law and Strategy) and is an accredited industry professional with the Australian Human Resources Institute.
Trent supports AWCINSW by providing members with practical, professional IR and HR services, including:
- General advisory support
- Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation and negotiation
- Employment agreements and contracts for services
- Policy development and effective implementation
- Industrial relations strategy, including Enterprise Agreements, policy frameworks, dispute resolution, and compliance reviews
Contract For Services
A base contract for services, also known as a service agreement, is a legally binding document that outlines the terms and conditions under which a service provider will deliver services to a client. It's a crucial document for establishing clear expectations, protecting the rights of both parties, and preventing potential disputes.
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Safe Work Method Statements - Install Plaster
The AWCINSW Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlines the main hazards and risks including hazardous manual tasks and risk of falls in workplaces where installation and finishing of plasterboard (e.g., Gyprock, etc.) walls and ceilings is being undertaken.
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What is the Right to Disconnect?
From 26 August 2025, employees of small businesses (fewer than 15 employees) have a legal right to disconnect from work outside their usual working hours. This means they can: Refuse to monitor, read, or respond to workrelated contact (calls, emails, messages). This applies even if the contact is from clients, suppliers, colleagues, or the public.
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