Be Recruitment: Upholding Fair Pay and Compliance for Casual Workers in the NfP Sector
At Be Recruitment, we take pride in being a trusted specialist recruitment agency for the Not-for-Profit (NfP) sector, providing dedicated staff across vertical markets in Youth, Disability, and Mental Health Support. As concerns grow over sham contracting and agencies not paying workers in line with award conditions or “same work, same pay” legislation, we believe it’s crucial to highlight our commitment to fair and compliant employment practices.
We ensure that all our workers are paid in full compliance with the “same work, same pay” legislation, which, includes superannuation, casual loading, and additional allowances for workers holding essential qualifications such as First Aid. This guarantees that our workers receive the security and benefits they rightfully deserve, setting us apart from agencies that fail to meet these standards. If a role in your organisation is classified as SCHADS 2.1, we pay our workers the appropriate casual rate for 2.1—nothing less.
Every worker registered with Be Recruitment undergoes the following:
- Australian Police Check
- Citizenship & Work Rights Check
- 2 Reference checks
- Verification of tickets and licenses including but not limited to driver’s license, First Aid, Qualifications, Australian driver’s license, NDIS checks where applicable, and verified WWCC verification check
Completion of Be Recruitments competency training modules in:
- Safe Administration of Medication
- Schedule 8, Controlled Drugs
- Webster-Packs: Simplifying Medication Management
- Diabetes Management
- Trauma Informed Care
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Work Safely From Anywhere
- Safety, Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying in On-hire Work
- Modern Slavery Awareness
We take this process seriously to ensure only qualified and well-prepared individuals are on-hired for our clients. Furthermore, all of our workers are employed on a PAYG (Pay As You Go) basis, ensuring transparency and proper compliance with tax, super, and employment law.
To further safeguard our workers and clients, we conduct thorough on-site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) checks and provide detailed site profiles to our sites to minimize risk to workers and clients. We carry out quarterly safety and well-being check-ins also with our staff, ensuring they feel safe and supported on-site. This hands-on approach not only ensures the safety of our staff but also supports the quality of care for the consumers our clients serve.
As we continue to observe varying pay rates for support workers across the sector, we urge organisations to hold agencies accountable. Ensure that those providing your workforce are meeting industry standards and that workers are compensated fairly, as required by law. At Be Recruitment, we believe that fair and compliant employment practices protect not only our workers but also our clients and their consumers.
With the current and ever-changing landscape, this should be front of mind when reviewing workforce services and suppliers.
When you partner with Be Recruitment, you’re choosing a responsible agency that values fairness, transparency, and the well-being of both its workers and clients.
If you would like to find out more about our casual pool and working with us, please reach out to Maria Norton our Account Lead for this service: [email protected]
