Full Time Employment Agreement
This Full Time Employment Agreement covers everything you need when hiring a new full time employee. It is applicable to any industry in Australia.
Last updated February 25, 2025
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What is a full time employment agreement?
What is a full time employment agreement?
A full time employment agreement is a written contract outlining the terms, expectations, and responsibilities between an employer and a full time employee. It helps define the employment relationship and protect both parties’ rights.
Who is a full time employment agreement suitable for?
Who is a full time employment agreement suitable for?
This full time employment agreement suits any employer hiring a permanent, full time employee in Australia, in any industry or state.
It sets out the standard terms most full time roles need, salary, hours, duties and leave, and works for office-based, remote or hybrid positions. If you're hiring someone casually or on a fixed contract instead, a different Lawpath template covers those arrangements more accurately.
Is a full time employment agreement legally binding?
Is a full time employment agreement legally binding?
Yes, once both the employer and employee sign it with a genuine intention to be bound.
A full time employment agreement can't offer less than the National Employment Standards or an applicable award, so any term trying to undercut those minimums simply won't be enforceable, even if both parties signed it.
Beyond those minimums, the agreed terms are binding on both sides.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Full Time Employment Agreement Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low 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.
- The confidentiality clause restricts the employee from sharing any confidential information without prior written consent, potentially limiting the employee's future employment opportunities or professional discussions.
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