Last Minute Jobs will now use structured rates

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15 Sept 2025

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We recently updated Last Minute Jobs to include structured rates.

A quick refresher, structured rates launched in January this year as a way for support workers to group services by type and specify different rates for different times. This update made it easier to review agreements and ensure that the correct rate is being charged for the service.

To find out more about structured rates, you can check out this newsroom article.

Why the change?

Structured rates make it easier to review agreements and ensure that the correct rate is being charged for the service.

What are the day types for hourly rates?

Weekday daytime
Weekday evening
Weekday overnight
Saturday
Sunday
Public holiday

How to post a Last Minute Job

Select Jobs in the navigation menu of your dashboard
Select Post Last Minute Job
Fill out the job form
Select Post to local workers
You'll receive up to 5 applications from local workers
You can review the service types and rates for each application
Choose your preferred application by selecting Instant book
An agreement will be automatically created, which can be viewed in the My support workers section of your dashboard

How to apply for a Last Minute Job

You can opt into Last Minute Jobs
In the jobs section, toggle Available for Last Minute Jobs on
You'll receive a notification that there is an open Last Minute Job
Select Apply if the job aligns with your preferred hours and services offered
When your offer is accepted, the agreement is automatically created
If you need to update the agreement, you can select Update agreement under My clients

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