Joining the Scheme

Any worker who performs eligible building and construction work in the building and construction industry can register.

The building and construction industry is the carrying out of construction, reconstruction, renovation, alteration, demolition or maintenance or repairs of or to buildings, etc. The COVERAGE INDEX summarises the types of building and construction work covered by the scheme.

Building and construction work is the carrying out of work for which a rate of pay is fixed by a PRESCRIBED AWARD. The awards are listed in the Regulation to the Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act 1986.

Employees

Workers who are employees (including casuals) should be registered by their employers. They'll first need to determine if they're an employee of the business or a contractor by checking the information available on the ATO and Fair Work websites.

Employers have a legal obligation to record service for all employees who perform eligible building and construction work in New South Wales within seven (7) days of commencing. Penalties may apply if not lodged within this timeframe.

As Commonwealth places fall under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth Government, work conducted on Commonwealth places cannot be credited under the NSW Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act, administered by the Long Service Corporation (LSC) and we are working with the Commonwealth Government to resolve this.

Find more information on Commonwealth places.

Working directors

Company directors who are performing eligible building and construction work can join the scheme.  They have to work 'on tools' or be directly supervising eligible building work for a majority of their working day.

Apprentices

Apprentices are eligible to be registered as soon as they start working in the building and construction industry.  Note: Workers employed as labourers or trades assistants before starting their apprenticeship are also eligible to have service recorded for this time.

Apprentices who are undertaking their apprenticeship with a government organisation or a local council are not eligible to register.

Contractors

Contractors who perform building and construction work are eligible to register with the Corporation. They'll first need to determine if they're an employee of the business or a contractor by checking the information available on the ATO and Fair Work websites. If you're a partner in a partnership, a trustee or a working director, you may also be an employee or contractor. Read the information sheet Contractor FAQ's.

How to register

Register with the scheme via the Worker Portal or call on 13 14 41.

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