An employment agreement is an agreement between a business (employer) and a person it hires to work for them (an employee). This agreement sets out all the terms of engagement and defines the roles and obligations of both parties.

• Can be used for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Suitable for all Australian states and territories.

Yes! A contract protects both the employer and employee. It provides certainty and clarity by setting out the terms of engagement and the obligations of both parties.

• Whether the employment is full time, part time or casual
• Key Employment terms including: Term, Commencement , Duration and Hours of Work, location.
• Probation (trial) period (if any)
• Remuneration
• Position, duties and reporting lines
• Superannuation
• Leave entitlements
• Intellectual Property
• Confidentiality
• Restraint of Trade (restraints on the employee post termination)
• Termination clauses
• Other legal clauses typically included in an Employee Agreement

Complete the template, have it agreed and signed by both parties. Both parties keep a fully signed copy of the document for future reference.

Note: If you are hiring someone as a contractor rather than an employee, check out our Independent Contractor Agreement.

When hiring employees, you need to be aware of the National Employment Standards (NES) -10 minimum standards of employment that apply for all employees. You must meet or exceed these.

We recommend that you consult the Fair Work website to check any Awards and agreements that may apply before using this template.

As an employer, it is your responsibility to pay at least the minimum wage and entitlements to your employees under the applicable modern award or enterprise agreement.

You must also provide all new employees with a copy of the Fair Work Information Statement by law. For causal employees you must provide them with a copy of the Casual Employment Information Statement.

• Awards apply to employers and employees depending on the industry they work in, and the type of job worked.
• There are more than 100 industry or occupation awards that cover most people who work in Australia. An employer can be covered by more than one award.
• You can use the Find My Award tool to check for award coverage on the Fair Work website.
• In some cases, there may not be an award that covers your industry/job role (this is known as “award-free”). In this case you still need to comply with the national minimum wage requirements and the NES.
• If you are unsure about an employee’s status, you should seek legal advice.

You can view a handy guide to hiring new employees HERE

Yes, it is suitable for use in all states and territories in Australia.

This template complies with Australian employment law so is suitable for businesses in Australia. While similar principles may apply in your jurisdiction, please consult with a lawyer qualified in your jurisdiction.

It sure is! It is drafted by qualified Australian lawyers and is legally binding.

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All our templates come with instructions on how to complete them. You complete the highlighted text in the template in order to personalise to suit your business needs, then you save, delete any explanatory comments in the template, remove any remaining highlight and you are ready to use it. Feel free to add your branding and logo. We think your legals should fit seamlessly into your business branding.

Approximately 10-20 mins.