Employment Agreement (Professional Services)
This Employment Agreement (Professional Services) is suitable for full-time employees working in any professional services industry in Australia. This agreement is essential when you are hiring new employees.
4.8 (28 reviews)
Last updated January 15, 2025
Under 10 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
All employees must have a written employment agreement. This document is a great way for you to outline clear expectations and responsibilities of your new employee. A clearly written employment agreement means your business will run smoothly and can save time and money if a dispute arises.
This Agreement is specifically drafted for professional service employees working in any professional services industry in Australia.
The Legal Risk Score of a Employment Agreement (Professional Services) Template
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The document allows the employer to unilaterally change the nature of the employee's role, duties, and reporting lines, which could lead to unexpected job responsibilities or a shift in career trajectory.
- The document specifies that the employer's policies are binding but clarifies that these policies do not form part of the employment contract, which might lead to confusion or misunderstandings about the enforceability of such policies.
- Professional employees will generally have higher qualifications and more bargaining power, which may make the hiring and onboarding process more complex.
Employment Agreement (Professional Services) Checklist
Complete your free Employment Agreement (Professional Services) with our checklist
Review and Understand the Terms
Ensure that you thoroughly understand every clause and how it impacts your rights and obligations within the employment relationship.
Sign and Return the Document
Sign the document to indicate your acceptance and return a signed copy to the employer as instructed to formalize the employment agreement.
Document Storage
Keep a copy of the signed document in a safe place for your records to refer back to in case of any disputes or clarifications needed in the future.
Notify Relevant Parties
Inform any necessary parties, such as your bank for salary deposits or your HR department for record-keeping, about the commencement of your new role as outlined in the agreement.
What does the Employment Agreement (Professional Services) cover?
- Position, duties, and working hours;
- Employee obligations;
- Remuneration, superannuation;
- Probation period, notice period, leave and termination provisions;
- Policies and procedures;
- Confidentiality provision;
- Intellectual property provision; and
- Severability, variation, jurisdiction.
Other names for Employment Agreement (Professional Services) include:
- Employment Agreement; and
- Employment Contract.
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?
View Sample Employment Agreement (Professional Services)
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