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Free Workplace Email & Letter Templates

Professional email and letter templates based on Australian workplace law. Fill in your details, preview, and download or send.

Email Templates (12)

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Resignation Email

Short, professional resignation email. Suitable for emailing your manager or HR when you're leaving your job.

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Flexible Work Request Email

Email requesting flexible work (e.g. work from home) under section 65 of the Fair Work Act. Covers fuel crisis and commuting hardship.

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Annual Leave Request Email

Professional email to request annual leave from your manager. Covers dates, handover, and entitlements.

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Sick Leave Notification Email

Quick notification email to your manager when you're unwell and can't come to work.

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Underpayment Query Email

Email to your employer raising a concern about incorrect pay or underpayment. Professional tone, references the Fair Work Act.

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Missing Superannuation Query Email

Email to your employer about unpaid or missing super contributions. References the 12% SG rate and quarterly deadlines.

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Redundancy Response Email

Reply email after receiving a redundancy notice. Requests written details, confirms entitlements, and preserves your rights.

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Casual Conversion Request Email

Email requesting conversion from casual to permanent employment after 12 months, as per the Fair Work Act.

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Reasonable Adjustment Request Email

Email requesting reasonable adjustments for disability or medical condition. Based on the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

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Payslip & Records Request Email

Email requesting payslips or employment records from your employer. Under the Fair Work Act, employers must provide payslips within 1 day of payment.

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Workplace Bullying Complaint Email

Email to HR or management about workplace bullying. Suitable for initial complaint when a formal letter feels too heavy.

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Parental Leave Request Email

Email notifying your employer of intention to take parental leave. Covers birth and adoption leave under the NES.

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Formal Letter Templates (16)

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Resignation Letter

Standard resignation letter with notice period. Professional template suitable for any Australian workplace.

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Immediate Resignation Letter

Resignation effective immediately, without serving a notice period. Use when you have grounds to leave without notice.

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Flexible Work Request

Formal request for flexible working arrangements under the National Employment Standards (NES). Available to eligible employees after 12 months.

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Unpaid Wages Demand Letter

Formal demand letter for unpaid wages, overtime, or entitlements owed by your employer under the Fair Work Act.

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Unfair Dismissal Response Letter

Response to termination requesting written reasons for dismissal. Important first step if you believe your termination was unfair.

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Workplace Bullying Complaint

Formal written complaint about workplace bullying to your employer. Document incidents and request action under the Fair Work Act.

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Underpayment Complaint Letter

Letter to your employer about suspected underpayment. References your applicable award rate and requests a review of your pay.

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Parental Leave Notice

Formal notice of intention to take parental leave under the National Employment Standards. Covers birth and adoption leave.

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Full-Time Employment Contract Template

Free Australian full-time employment contract template. Compliant with the Fair Work Act 2009 and National Employment Standards. Customise and download as PDF.

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Casual Employment Contract Template

Free Australian casual employment contract template. Includes 25% casual loading clause, no firm advance commitment of work, and 2024 casual conversion provisions.

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Independent Contractor Agreement Template

Free Australian independent contractor agreement. Includes contractor-vs-employee tests under the Fair Work Act 2009 (sections 15AA, 15AB) and ATO indicators. Customise and download.

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Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy Template

Free WHS policy template aligned with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Safe Work Australia model code. Customisable for any Australian workplace.

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Workplace Bullying & Harassment Policy Template

Free workplace bullying and harassment policy. Compliant with Fair Work Act stop-bullying orders and the Sex Discrimination Act positive duty (December 2023).

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Working From Home Policy Template

Free working from home (WFH) policy template aligned with the Fair Work Act flexible work provisions and incoming Victorian WFH legislation (September 2026).

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Flexible Working Arrangements Policy Template

Free flexible working arrangements policy template covering Fair Work Act 2009 section 65 requests, eligibility, employer obligations, and dispute resolution.

Workplace Policy

Anti-Discrimination & Equal Opportunity Policy Template

Free anti-discrimination policy template covering federal and state protected attributes under the Sex Discrimination Act, Racial Discrimination Act, Age Discrimination Act, and Disability Discrimination Act.

Workplace Policy

About These Templates

These free workplace email and letter templates are designed for Australian employees and employers. Each template is based on the Fair Work Act 2009 and the National Employment Standards (NES).

Simply fill in your details, preview the email or letter, and download it as a PDF or Word document — or open it directly in your email app. All templates include the correct legal references and professional formatting.

Important: These templates provide general guidance only and do not constitute legal advice. If you are dealing with a complex workplace issue, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or seek advice from a workplace lawyer.