An Employment Agreement sets out the terms, expectations, and responsibilities for employers when hiring a new employee. It is important to clearly document in writing the employment relationship between you and your full time employee. A clearly written employment agreement means your business can run smoothly and you can save time and money if a dispute arises.

This Employment Agreement is for any full time permanent employee working in any industry or state in Australia.

The conditions of employment covered in the agreement or contract template include:

• Position, duties, and hours of work;

• Salary and additional benefits;

• Probation period, notice period, and termination provisions;

• Leave entitlements (including sick and annual leave);

• Confidentiality provision;

• Non-compete provisions;

• Intellectual property provision.

If you are looking for a more comprehensive Full Time Employment Agreement, see our Full Time Employment Agreement (Long Form) which additionally includes clauses on:

• Employee obligations;

• Specific term of employment;

• Working hours description;

• Remuneration review;

• Expenses;

• Motor vehicle benefit;

• Share scheme;

• Policies and procedures; and

• Non-solicit option.

If you would like to hire another type of employee (either a part-time employee or casual employee), try using one of our other documents:

• Casual Employment Agreement
• Part Time Employment Agreement

Other documents you may need:

• Full Time Employment Agreement (Long Form)

• Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way)

• Discrimination Policy

• Social Media Policy

Further Information

• How to Hire an Employee

• Some Helpful Tips For Hiring Your First Employee

• Are Implied Duties Included in my Employment Contract?

• A Guide to NES: The 11 Employment Entitlements

• Is My Enterprise Agreement Part of My Employment Contract?

• Is the Modern Award Part of My Employment Contract?