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Employment Agreement templates

Employment agreements are one of the most important employment documents of any workplace and will help provide certainty that the terms of engagement are clear from the outset – for both you and your employees.


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Employment agreement – Full-time / Part-time

Employment agreement – Maximum term

Employment agreement – Fixed term

Employment agreement – Parental leave

Employment agreement – Casual

Employment agreement – Apprenticeship/traineeship

Independent contractor agreement

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Employment agreement – Full-time / Part-time

The Employment agreement – Full time / Part time covers a wide range of employment conditions and includes optional clauses which you can include or remove depending on the needs of your business.*

The contract is not intended to apply to casual employees or fixed term employees. For template agreements for casual employees or fixed term employees, please refer to the specific template information on this page.

Template Advice

If you require advice or assistance in relation to completion of the template, we offer a consultation service. This is available at an additional cost. Please contact us for details. 

Full Time Part Time Employment Agreement

COST

Member:

$600.00 (ex. GST)**

Non member:

$800.00 (ex. GST)**

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Employment agreement – Maximum term

The Employment agreement – Maximum Term may be used to engage an employee for a specified or ‘maximum’ period of time, however, the employment may be terminated during the term by either party providing notice of termination. The agreement will typically conclude at the end of the specified term, not at the initiative of either the employer or employee.

If you would like a true fixed term contract with no ability to terminate the employment during the term by providing notice of termination, please refer to our Fixed Term template.

We note there are limitations on the use of Maximum Term contracts. If you would like further information or advice, please contact our Advice Line on 03 8662 5222.

The contract covers a wide range of employment conditions and includes optional clauses which you can include or remove depending on the needs of your business.*

The contract is not intended to apply to full-time/part-time employees or casual employees. For template agreements for full-time/part-time employees or casual employees, please refer to the specific template information on this page.

Template Advice

If you require advice or assistance in relation to completion of the template, we offer a consultation service. This is available at an additional cost. Please contact us for details. 

Maximum Term Employment Agreement

COST

Member:

$350.00 (ex. GST)**

Non member:

$550.00 (ex. GST)**

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Employment agreement – Fixed term

The Employment agreement – Fixed Term is a true fixed term contract which will typically conclude at the end of the fixed term and not at the initiative of the employer or employee. There is no provision to terminate the employment during the term, other than for serious misconduct.

If you would like the ability to terminate the employment during the term (if required) by providing notice of termination, please refer to our Maximum Term template.

We note there are limitations on the use of Fixed Term contracts. If you would like further information or advice, please contact our Advice Line on 03 8662 5222.

The contract covers a wide range of employment conditions and includes optional clauses which you can include or remove depending on the needs of your business.*

The contract is not intended to apply to full-time/part-time employees or casual employees. For template agreements for full-time/part-time employees or casual employees, please refer to the specific template information on this page.

Template Advice

If you require advice or assistance in relation to completion of the template, we offer a consultation service. This is available at an additional cost. Please contact us for details.

Fixed Term Employment Agreement

COST

Member:

$350.00 (ex. GST)**

Non member:

$550.00 (ex. GST)**

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Employment agreement – Parental leave

A parental leave contract generally covers a 12 to 24 month period, outlining the entitlement and notice periods.

The contract covers a wide range of employment conditions, guidelines around the current government paid parental leave and includes optional clauses which you can include or remove depending on the employee circumstances, their preferred leave arrangement and your business type.*

Template Advice

If you require advice or assistance in relation to completion of the template, we offer a consultation service. This is available at an additional cost. Please contact us for details. 

Parental Leave Employment Agreement

COST

Member:

$350.00 (ex. GST)**

Non member:

$550.00 (ex. GST)**

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Employment agreement – Casual

It is tempting to skip preparing a contract for a casual employee, however there have been considerable litigation and legislation changes in this area. The key changes to legislation and modern awards impact how a business engages a casual, how they are paid and the obligations and rights to covert a casual to permanent employment.

The contract covers a wide range of other employment conditions, including these recent changes and incorporates optional clauses which you can include or remove depending on the needs of your business.*

The contract is not intended to apply to full-time/part-time employees or fixed term employees. For template agreements for full-time/part-time employees or fixed term employees, please refer to the specific template information on this page.

Template Advice

If you require advice or assistance in relation to completion of the template, we offer a consultation service. This is available at an additional cost. Please contact us for details. 

Casual Contract Employment Agreement

COST

Member:

$350.00 (ex. GST)**

Non member:

$550.00 (ex. GST)**

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Employment agreement – Apprenticeship/traineeship

There are specific requirements for an apprenticeship and a traineeship, these are different from other employment contracts.

The contract covers a wide range of employment conditions and includes optional clauses, which you can include or remove depending on whether the employee is an apprentice or a trainee.*

Template Advice

If you require advice or assistance in relation to completion of the template, we offer a consultation service. This is available at an additional cost. Please contact us for details. 

Apprenticeship Traineeship Employment Agreement

COST

Member:

$350.00 (ex. GST)**

Non member:

$550.00 (ex. GST)**

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Independent contractor agreement

The Agreement is not intended to apply to employees. It applies to independent contractors who are providing a service or product to your business. For template contracts for employees, please refer to the specific template information on this page or see our Independent Contractor v Employee Factsheet (member only) for more information.

This Agreement covers a range of contractor conditions however, it may not suit all circumstances.*

Template Advice

If you require advice or assistance in relation to completion of the template, we offer a consultation service. This is available at an additional cost. Please contact us for details. 

Independent Contractor Employment Agreement

COST

Member:

$650.00 (ex. GST)**

Non member:

$850.00 (ex. GST)**

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* Please note that use of our templates is subject to the Important Information Guide which will be downloaded together with the template. Please ensure you read these documents carefully and seek advice if you have any questions.

** This price is for the template contract only. Advice or assistance in relation to completion of the template can be provided at an additional cost. 

 


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