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Subcontractor Onboarding

Welcome to the
GORILLA TEAM.

It's great to have you on board. We pride ourselves on professionalism, attention to detail, and delivering the best possible finishes on every project — from the way we communicate, to how we present ourselves on site, to the quality of the final finish. Your professionalism is at the core of everything we do.

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Who we are & what we expect

Gorilla Construction WA is a Perth building company delivering insurance repairs, residential renovations, commercial and government works — built on structure, accountability and professionalism. Every project carries our name, and every trade on our sites is held to the same standard: Measure twice. Build once.

Before you start

Public liability insurance, workers comp (if applicable), valid trade licence, ABN and a signed acknowledgement — all lodged through this portal. No compliance, no site access.

On site

Clean work areas daily, respect other trades' work and client property, protect finished surfaces, follow SWMS & PPE requirements. Damage or mess left behind is back-charged.

Getting paid

14-day terms, paid Thursdays. Invoice before Wednesday 2pm → paid two Thursdays later. Every invoice quotes a PO — No PO = No Payment — and completion photos are submitted before payment is processed.

Document everything

Before, progress and completion photos on every job. Report delays, damage or scope changes immediately — variations only proceed with written approval.

Our standard is high — professionalism is a must

Punctuality. Clear communication. Professional presentation and conduct on every site, in front of every client. Finishes delivered to Gorilla QC standard — we solve problems on paper first and nothing leaves our hands below standard.

What will not be tolerated

✕ Drugs or alcohol on site   ✕ Disrespect to clients, trades or the Gorilla team   ✕ Damage to other trades' work or finishes   ✕ Mess left behind   ✕ Unapproved variations   ✕ Hiding problems   ✕ Defects & rework from poor workmanship   ✕ Not keeping your word on your schedule   ✕ Shortcuts on quality or safety

Breaches are back-charged and repeat breaches end the relationship.

Complete the steps below to register. Your details save as you go.

Safety is non-negotiable.

All persons working on a Gorilla Construction site must comply with current WHS laws and our safety procedures. If your team has not completed the required safety paperwork, contact us before attending site. Unsafe work stops immediately.

HazardCo Induction

Complete the Gorilla Construction HazardCo site induction before commencing works — mandatory on all commercial sites (scan the HazardCo QR board on arrival). Weekly site safety inductions apply before starting work.

SWMS

Submit a Safe Work Method Statement before commencing any high-risk work — mandatory for relevant trades (heights, demolition, electrical, confined spaces). Follow your SWMS, site signage and Site Supervisor instructions at all times.

Required PPE

Steel-cap boots, hi-vis, and hard hat where signposted — plus eye, ear and respiratory protection appropriate to the task. No correct PPE, no site access.

Gear & Reporting

General Construction Induction Card (White Card) required. All leads, power tools and equipment tested, tagged and fitted with safety guards. Report hazards, incidents or near misses to the Site Manager immediately.

Payment terms are critical.

Invoice deadline
Wednesday 2pm
Pay day
Always Thursday
Terms
14 days
✓ On time — invoice in by Wednesday 2pm
📨 Invoice in
Wed, before 2pm
Processed
next week's run
💰 PAID
Thursday, 2 weeks later
✕ Late — invoice in after Wednesday 2pm
📨 Invoice in
after Wed 2pm
Misses this run
waits for the next one
💰 PAID
Thursday, 3 weeks later

Simple version: get your invoice in by Wednesday 2pm and you're paid on the Thursday two weeks later. Miss the cut-off and it rolls to the next cycle — a full week extra. Direct bank transfer only, and every invoice must quote a PO.

Worked example
✓ On timeYou send your invoice Tuesday 8 July (before the Wed 2pm cut-off) → it's in that week's run → you're paid Thursday 17 July.
✕ LateYou send it Thursday 10 July (after the cut-off) → it misses that run → you're paid Thursday 24 July — a week later.

Photos of completed work must be attached to your invoice. Payment is only finalised once works are completed, documented and approved — no completion photos and documentation, no payment; it pushes to the following payment week. We do not reimburse materials; supply your own tools, equipment and insurance.

Updated site requirements.

Works damaged, left incomplete, undocumented, or sites left like rubbish tips — in most cases Gorilla Construction has had to absorb those costs. Moving forward, this will not continue. These requirements protect the project, the client, Gorilla Construction, and the subcontractors doing the right thing — and apply to all trades, suppliers and visitors on every Gorilla site.

Site Conduct

Sites clean and tidy at all times — clean up your own mess daily or be back-charged $300. All rubbish, lunch waste, packaging and offcuts in the site bin or back-charged $300. Damage to another trade's work, finishes, waterproofing or property is back-charged. No boots or gear on finished surfaces. Reinstate fencing, silt barriers and protection before leaving. No unauthorised persons, clients or children on site without management approval.

Document Everything

Before: confirm the approved scope, flag access issues or existing damage, take clear before photos. During: daily progress photos + brief of works; never cover up works needing inspection; no additional works without written approval. On completion: completion photos, clean and compliant work area, notify the Supervisor for inspection, submit all certificates and handover documents.

Payment Accountability

Invoices must match the approved scope or PO. Damaged, incomplete, undocumented, defective or non-compliant works may see payment withheld, reduced or back-charged. A $220 back-charge applies where rubbish, fencing, silt barriers or site controls aren't managed by your team. Damage through lack of care or poor workmanship is back-charged.

We value our subcontractor relationships — but we need clean handovers, clear documentation and professional site conduct on every project. If this doesn't align with how you work, let us know and we can make arrangements. Please ensure your whole team is aware before attending any future works.

— Joshua Vassallo, Gorilla Construction WA Pty Ltd

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Business Details

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Insurances — certificates of currency required

Public Liability Insurance (min $10M, required)
Workers Compensation (or personal accident cover if sole trader)
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Licences & Tickets

Upload your trade licence / registration and any relevant tickets — e.g. Trade Licence (electrical, plumbing, gas), High Risk Work Licence (EWP, dogging, forklift), White Card (required).

White card required

📋 Uploaded photos are checked by AI on submission — make sure the licence number, name and expiry are clearly readable.

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Payment Details

Payments are processed against approved POs on our accounts schedule. Invoices must quote the PO number.

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Subcontract Agreement (AS4901 — required before first job)

Sign the Gorilla Construction AS4901 Subcontract Agreement online — you sign first, it routes automatically to Joshua Vassallo (Director) for countersignature, and Adobe emails both parties the fully executed, audit-trailed copy. Takes a few minutes; no printing.

✍ Where you sign — 3 places, don't miss any
P1

Page 1 — Cover: write your business name next to Subcontractor and your ABN in the ABN field.

P3

Page 3 — Formal Instrument of Agreement: fill in the Date and your full entity name on the blank (Subcontractor) line under Parties.

P4

Page 4 — Execution (the important one): use the second "Executed by…" block (the first is Gorilla's). Write your entity name after "Executed by", then sign in "Signature of director" and print your name in "Full name of director". If you have a second director or company secretary, they sign the right-hand column; a sole director signs the left column only. Sole traders: sign the director line in your own name.

Leave Gorilla's block (Joshua Vassallo) blank — we countersign after you submit. Signing online via Adobe places these fields for you automatically. You must sign this exact Gorilla document — your upload is checked, and substituted or altered contracts are rejected.

✍ Sign online with Adobe Sign

After signing, press "I've signed it" — Gorilla countersigns from the Adobe email and the executed copy is returned to you automatically.

or on paper
↓ Download agreement (PDF) Required
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How We Operate — Acknowledgement

✍ Sign here

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