A complete workplace and HR service

From enterprise agreements, labour cost analysis to Fair Work disputes — we navigate Queensland’s industrial landscape so you can focus on what matters.

Where matters require legal advice or litigation support, we work closely with Draytons Law to provide seamless, privileged legal advice as part of an integrated solution.

Your Employment Relations and IR Specialists

Drayton’s Workplace Consulting Pty Ltd is a trusted provider of expert human resources and employee relations solutions, with a proven track record of delivering practical, results-driven advice.

Specialising in the construction and contracting sector, Drayton’s partners with clients across civil construction, pipelines, mechanical and building construction, as well as construction industry associations. Our expertise also extends to the manufacturing and maintenance sectors, supporting managerial, administrative, and technical professional workforces with tailored workplace solutions.

Drayton’s is known for its deep industry knowledge, commercial approach, and commitment to helping organisations navigate complex workplace challenges with confidence.

Our Services

Enterprise Agreement Bargaining

  • Drafting and negotiating enterprise agreements and associated documents, including Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) assessments

  • Conducting employee ballots

  • Lodging enterprise agreements with the Fair Work Commission for assessment, including representation

Workplace Compliance

  • Providing advice, correspondence and representation on discrimination, harassment, dismissal and general employment law matters

  • Interpreting Modern Awards and employment legislation

  • Conducting workplace investigations and payroll auditing

  • Providing representation in Unfair Dismissal mentions, conferences and hearings

  • Providing representation in General Protections conciliations

Human Resources

  • Drafting contracts of employment, individual flexibility agreements and position descriptions to cover field, professional and supervisory employees

  • Developing and reviewing workplace policies and plans, including Bullying and Harassment, Freedom of Association, Modern Slavery, Confidentiality and Whistleblowers

IR Strategy & Advice

  • Developing whole-of-project industrial relations strategies aligned with delivery, cost, and risk objectives

  • Drafting employee relations and IR management plans to support tenders, project mobilisation, and delivery

  • Providing strategic advice on relationships, engagement, and negotiation approaches with unions

  • Supporting dispute prevention and resolution strategies, including managing industrial action risk

In-Depth Labour Cost Analysis

  • Providing detailed comparisons on industry and sector wages and entitlements to ensure competitiveness in market rates and project tenders
  • Calculating salary benchmarking and developing remuneration structures aligned with market conditions
  • Modelling total labour cost impacts, including overtime, shift penalties, allowances, superannuation, and on-costs
  • Assessing cost implications of alternative roster patterns, shift arrangements, and workforce models

Our Partner

Through our partnership with Draytons Law, an incorporated legal practice, you can access privileged legal advice when matters require it.

  • Legal professional privilege protection
  • Litigation and tribunal representation
  • Confidential legal opinions and advice

This integrated model help clients protect their position, manage risk proactively, and resolve complex workplace issues efficiently and confidently.

Our Sectors

Meet
the Team

Ross Wakeford

Principal Employment & IR Consultant

Dan Power

Senior Employment & IR Consultant

Need clear workplace advice?

From enterprise agreements and labour cost analysis to disputes, compliance and project risk, Drayton’s provides practical, commercially focused workplace advice when it matters most.

Get in touch to discuss how we can support your business.

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