EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
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Employment Contract Template
This Employment Contract Template is drafted as a deed. It sets out the legal framework for hiring employees, defining duties, obligations, and rights under Australian law.
What This Contract Covers
• Appointment of the employee, position, and duties
• Terms of service, obligations, and faithful service requirements
• Remuneration, expenses, and reimbursement
• Leave entitlements: annual, long service, and sick leave
• Term of employment and notice requirements
• Confidentiality and protection of company property
• Non-competition restrictions during and after employment
• Termination rights for misconduct, breach, or insolvency
• Return of company property and post-employment restraints
Why Use This Template?
• Ensures compliance with the Fair Work Act and common law employment principles
• Provides clarity on roles, obligations, and entitlements
• Protects the company’s confidential information, goodwill, and reputation
• Restricts employees from competing or soliciting clients post-employment
• Easy to customise, edit, and implement for various roles
Suitable For
This precedent is ideal for employers hiring staff under a formal deed arrangement, ensuring strong protections around duties, non-compete clauses, and confidentiality.
Employment Contract Template covers all aspects of law including: letter confirming employment, deed of release on termination.
One of the first things a good employment contract will cover is a clear description of the position and duties of the employee. For employees however, it is also a good idea for that person to have a clear understanding in that Employment Contact pertaining to the employees job description, duties, salary and benefits.
INCLUDES
Employment Contract set out as a Deed, with introduction and operative part.
Includes:
Interpretation
Employment, Duties, Obligations
Term
No Competition clause
Faithful service
Remuneration
Expenses
Annual, Long Service, Sick Leave
Return of company property after termination
Post-termination competition restrictions
Notices
Whole agreement
Proper law
No approaches to employees or directors of the company
Severability
6 pages long.
Includes GST
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