What you get
Review of the employee’s history, role, contract, EA/award coverage and risk profile.
Draft or review of consultation / termination letters and meeting scripts.
Guidance on notice, redundancy entitlements, leave payouts and NES/Fair Work compliance.
Coaching for the manager on how to run the meeting with clarity and respect.
A brief post-meeting check-in to confirm next steps, documentation and record-keeping.
Other Services
Recruitment, done the HR way – hourly, not 20% of salary.
Most agencies charge 15–25% of base salary every time you hire. We don’t.
Winnchester offers recruitment on an hourly consulting model – the same way we price our HR advisory work. You get senior HR expertise, clear time estimates up front, and you only pay for the hours actually used, not a commission on someone’s salary.
Our recruitment fees
Hourly rate: $180 + GST per hour
Billed in 15-minute increments
Minimum fee per role: 3 hours ($540 + GST)
Typical ranges (so there are no surprises)
Support / admin roles: usually 8–12 hours
Coordinators / advisors / supervisors: usually 12–18 hours
Managers / senior specialists: usually 18–25 hours
Executive or hard-to-fill roles: scoped and capped individually
Before we start, we’ll give you a clear range based on the role and market conditions, and we’ll keep you updated on time spent as we go.
***Note - advertising on job platforms not included. Charged at cost***
What you get
A structured reference check framework aligned to the role and risks (behaviour, safety, judgment, reliability).
Contact with agreed referees (usually two) using a consistent question set.
Clarification of any flags or gaps that emerged during interview stages.
A concise written reference summary highlighting strengths, risks and any conditions to consider.
What you get
Customisable onboarding forms (personal details, bank, tax, super, emergency contact).
A practical onboarding checklist for managers (pre-start, Day 1, Week 1, Month 1).
Simple employee-facing information sheet (e.g. who to contact, key policies, logins).
Optional inclusion of basic probation review templates.
Light tailoring to your current systems (HRIS, payroll, IT setup process) so it actually fits how you work.
What you get
A focused HR health check across core areas: contracts, policies, records, onboarding, performance and basic compliance.
Sample review of employee files and documentation for a business of up to 25 staff.
Identification of key risks, gaps and “quick wins” that can be addressed with minimal disruption.
A short, plain-English audit report with prioritised recommendations.
What you get
A deeper HR audit suitable for larger or more complex teams (26–60 staff).
Broader sampling of contracts, files and processes, including leave, timekeeping and case history.
Assessment of whether policies, tools and practices are keeping pace with growth and risk.
A more detailed audit report with a prioritised action plan and suggested sequencing (what to fix now vs plan for next).
What you get
A half-day workshop (up to ~3.5 hours) for up to 14 managers or leaders.
Content tailored to a chosen topic (e.g. conduct & performance, investigations basics, mental health conversations).
Practical tools: scripts, checklists and scenarios that reflect your real environment.
Facilitated Q&A so managers can test real situations in a safe setting.
Workshop materials (slides/handouts) for ongoing reference.
What you get
A full-day workshop (up to ~7 hours) allowing deeper practice, discussion and application.
Expanded content with more case studies, role-plays and scenario work.
Time to co-design or refine some of your own tools (e.g. checklists, scripts) during the session.
Action planning so each manager leaves with clear next steps.
Workshop materials and a brief summary of themes and follow-up suggestions for the business.