Full Time Employment Agreement

All employees should have a written Employment Agreement. An Employment Agreement is a great way to layout the terms, expectations, and responsibilities of a new employee. This Employment Agreement is suitable for any full time permanent employee working in any industry or state in Australia.

If you would like to hire a casual employee, you should use a Casual Employment Agreement. Further, you can use a Part Time Employment Agreement for Part Time employees.

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
• Non-solicit option

Use this Full Time Employment Agreement (Short Form)if:

• You are hiring an employee and want clearly set out the rights and obligations of both the employer and the employee;

Why you need this Full Time Employment Agreement (Short Form)

• It is important to clearly document in writing the employment relationship between you and your employee. This ensures that you and your new employee start on the right foot.
• A clearly written employment agreement means your business will run smoothly and can save time and money if a dispute arises.

What's included in this Full Time Employment Agreement (Short Form)

• 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.

For more information see our legal article 'How to Hire an Employee'

Other documents you may need:

• Full Time Employment Agreement (Long Form)
• Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way)
• Discrimination Policy
• Social Media Policy