Our Advisory Team helps members navigate workplace, safety and building challenges with confidence. With years of experience in the construction industry, we provide practical, tailored support across Work Health and Safety, Workplace Relations, Industrial Relations and Technical Building matters.
Expert support across key areas:
-Industrial Relations (IR)
-Workplace Relations and employment matters
-Work Health and Safety (WHS)
-Building technical advice
Explore the full range of services below.
Our Workplace Relations Advisors provide practical, expert support across industrial relations, employment and business contractual matters. Master Builders ACT members can access advice, guides and resources by phone, email or via the website.
Services included in your membership
-Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards (interpretation, classifications, wages, allowances, leave and entitlements)
-Employment, B2B contracts, SLJC and SOPA guidance
-Interpretation of legislation and policies impacting the workplace
-Performance management and disciplinary processes
-Termination and redundancy advice
-Union interaction, including right of entry and employee training
-Employment status advice (employee vs independent contractor)
-Unfair dismissal and general protections claims
-Desktop compliance check across your workplace, WHS and building compliance obligations
Additional paid services
The following member-exclusive discounted services are available on a fee-for-service basis:
-Drafting, negotiating and filing Enterprise Agreements
-Representation before tribunals (FWC, AHRC, ACAT)
-Drafting and reviewing employment and business policies
-Complex wage and leave calculations
-Employment arrangement audits
-Drafting and reviewing B2B contracts
Your Master Builders ACT membership gives you practical WHS support to protect your people, projects and reputation. Our WHS Advisors help you stay compliant, reduce risk and build with confidence.
Services included in your membership
-WHS obligations: guidance on compliance under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) and related regulations.
-Construction-specific risks: support for managing silica, asbestos, confined spaces, high-risk work, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and Right of Entry.
-Templates and resources: access to templates and WorkSafe ACT fact sheets, guidance notes, and checklists.
-Integrated support: assistance where WHS issues overlap with employment, industrial relations, or contractual obligations.
Additional paid services
Members can access the following paid services at discounted rates:
-On-site WHS consultations
-Site inspections to identify risks early
-WHS system reviews to maintain compliance
Our Building Advisor provides hands-on technical support for your construction projects. From applying the National Construction Code to troubleshooting site challenges, we deliver practical, industry-backed solutions that help you stay compliant. Our Building Technical Advisory can help you interpret NCC and Australian Standards, identify technical risks early, and reduce your liability through compliant building practices.
Services included in your membership
-Interpretation of building codes and standards
-Guidance on architectural and engineering plans
-Practical advice on materials and installations
Additional paid services
The following paid services are available to members at a discounted rate:
-On-site technical consultations
-Site inspections and compliance reports
