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Major membership benefits:
- Affordable low-cost membership rates are based on a non-profit basis. Our fee structure is clear and transparent with no fine print and we offer a discount for early payment.
- Subscription fees are based on an annual payment. No requirement to sign a fixed contract for multiple years. No fine print interest penalty charge for late payment.
- Employ in-house industrial/legal staff to provide workplace advice and support tools. No need to refer matters to legal firms where additional fees are charged.
- Exclusively represent employers in the entire timber and timber products industry supply chain. We do not represent other industries. We are established and exist solely to provide IR/Workplace Health & Safety/Workers’ Compensation support to employers in the timber industry.
- We do not represent employees under any circumstances in this or any other industry.
- Access to a quality in-house workplace health and safety service providing expertise on-site risk assessments, noise testing, and compliance of WHS written procedures/manuals. We do not need to refer WHS matters to an outside agency, incurring extra fees.
- Access to the Association’s in-house practicing solicitor as part of your membership subscription. No necessity to be associated with outside legal firms and their associated costs when such expertise is provided in-house at no extra charge.
- Telephone enquiry service, which is the cornerstone of your membership, is provided by senior long-term staff familiar with your industry including the Association’s Solicitor and Chief Executive Officer.
- The telephone enquiry service operates during normal business hours and then is backed by an after-hours service available seven days a week at all times. This after-hours service is provided by both the Chief Executive Officer – 0419 012 522, the Association’s Solicitor – 0414 557 235, and the Senior OHS/Workers’ Compensation Officer – 0418 280 335.
Other membership benefits:
The Timber Trade Industrial Association represents over 350 companies in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, the ACT and Tasmania. The TTIA represents companies such as Hume Doors, Swadlings Timber & Hardware, J H Williams Group, Hurfords Hardwoods and Wholesale, D & R Henderson, and members of major industry-related associations including the Tree Contractors Association.
Our membership base is wide and includes harvesting operators, manufacturers, sawmillers, tree contractors/arborists, timber joinery, frames and truss fabricators, and merchants (timber, retail). The membership thus allows the TTIA to have a full understanding of the Timber and Building Products Industries.
The TTIA is the only EMPLOYER ASSOCIATION specifically representing the entire timber and building products industry and therefore enabling us to exert major influence upon Governments, Unions, and other statutory bodies.
No other employer association can serve your workplace relations needs as well as the TTIA. The services listed below are all covered in your annual subscription.
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Register your interest
Fill out our registration form to register your interest to become a TTIA member.
Our team will contact you
Be in touch to discuss any queries you may have and to arrange an invoice for your annual membership.
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Upon payment, you will be issued with a login so that you can start accessing Member resources.
Member Benefit
Workplace Health & Safety
Workplace Health & Safety and Workers’ Compensation Scheme
Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) and Workers’ Compensation (WC) are two issues which have to be effectively managed in any business wishing to make a profit. Employers (PCBU’s) have important responsibilities under the WH&S Legislation to provide a safe workplace for workers and others entering the workplace. Failure to comply with this responsibility can result in heavy fines instigated by a SafeWork prosecution.
TTIA employs a full time experienced safety manager and an experienced Solicitor to assist employers in the timber products industry throughout Australia comply with their WH&S legal responsibilities.
TTIA assists Members with their WH&S in the following ways:
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TTIA Legal
TTIA has a qualified practicing solicitor on staff to assist with the delivery of employment law services. Discussion of other legally related issues is also available and assistance will be given where appropriate.
TTIA Legal manages employment-related litigations including:
- Unfair dismissals
- General protection claims
- Industrial disputes
- Discrimination claims
- Workplace Health & Safety prosecutions
- Fair Work Ombudsman matters
- Workplace investigations
- Enterprise bargaining
TTIA Legal provides specialist advice to an industry it understands, at competitive hourly rates. Members needing to discuss a legal problem are invited to contact Janet Gilbert on (02) 9264 0011 or by emailing janetgilbert@ttia.asn.au
Access Member-Only Resources
TTIA also offers a broad range of resources to help its members. To get access to these simply click below to start your membership registration process today.
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Industrial Relations
Employee Relations
Effective human resource management is central to ensuring an organisation’s success. TTIA’s experienced industrial officers provide advice and assistance in all employment related issues.
Telephone Advisory Service
Phone (02) 9264 0011 – TTIA staff can assist Members with:
• Wage rates
• Annual leave payments
• Personal/carer’s leave
• Hours of work
• Overtime
• Disciplinary matters
• Redundancy
• Termination of employment
• Interpretation and advice on provisions within the National Employment Standards and Modern Awards
Award Information
TTIA supplies members with information and updates on changes to the Timber Industry Award 2020 and any other relevant modern award ensuring Members are aware of their legal obligations.
Representation
TTIA Members receive support and advice as well as representation before industrial tribunals from our experienced Solicitor should they encounter industrial problems from unions, solicitors, consultants, or employees. These matters are managed by TTIA Legal at discounted member rates. Employers receiving an industrial claim on any employment issues can contact their TTIA representative who will act promptly to represent their interests.
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Awards & Summary Sheets
Members are regularly updated when award rates are varied. These summary sheets are a quick reference to current minimum award rates and basic award conditions.
These can be found on the Member Resources Page (for logged-in users).
